Former Vermonter’s greatest joys included traveling, Notre Dame football and spending time with his family
Ernest “Gus” Burti, 86, formerly of South Burlington, Vt., passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025, at his home in Framingham, Mass., surrounded by his family. Gus was born on October 14, 1938, in Scranton, Pa., the son of Ernest and Nicoletta (Pachini) Burti. He graduated from Duquesne University in 1962 and served in the U.S. Coast Guard. Gus began his career at Sears, Roebuck & Co., in Pittsburgh, which led him to Washington, D.C., where he met his wife of 59 years, Maggie (O’Leary). They later settled in Burlington, Vt., where Gus managed the Sears store on Shelburne Road until his retirement in 1993. Although originally a flatlander, Gus grew to love Vermont deeply and considered it home. In recent years, he and Maggie relocated to Massachusetts to be closer to their children. Gus’ greatest joys included traveling, Notre Dame football and, most importantly, spending time with his family. He was a man of deep faith and a devout Catholic. He is survived by his wife, Maggie; daughters, Lisa (Joe Hanley), Nicole (Chris Thornton) and Meghan Burti; and son Michael Burti (Carrie). He was a cherished grandfather to Aidan, Maggie and Grace Hanley; Molly, Fiona and Julia Thornton; and Elena Burti (his magnificent seven). He is also survived by his sister Cynthia (Karl Schroeder) and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, his sister Patricia, and his niece Amy. Family and friends will honor and remember Gus’ life by gathering for a funeral mass in St. Cecilia Church, 18 Belvidere St., Boston, on Thursday morning, July 10, 2025, at 10 a.m. A private interment will take place at a later date. To view the guestbook, please visit jmurphyfh.com. Arrangements are in care of the Murphy Funeral Home in Boston…
Former Vermonter’s greatest joys included traveling, Notre Dame football and spending time with his family
Ernest “Gus” Burti, 86, formerly of South Burlington, Vt., passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025, at his home in Framingham, Mass., surrounded by his family. Gus was born on October 14, 1938, in Scranton, Pa., the son of Ernest and Nicoletta (Pachini) Burti. He graduated from Duquesne University in 1962 and served in the U.S. Coast Guard. Gus began his career at Sears, Roebuck & Co., in Pittsburgh, which led him to Washington, D.C., where he met his wife of 59 years, Maggie (O’Leary). They later settled in Burlington, Vt., where Gus managed the Sears store on Shelburne Road until his retirement in 1993. Although originally a flatlander, Gus grew to love Vermont deeply and considered it home. In recent years, he and Maggie relocated to Massachusetts to be closer to their children. Gus’ greatest joys included traveling, Notre Dame football and, most importantly, spending time with his family. He was a man of deep faith and a devout Catholic. He is survived by his wife, Maggie; daughters, Lisa (Joe Hanley), Nicole (Chris Thornton) and Meghan Burti; and son Michael Burti (Carrie). He was a cherished grandfather to Aidan, Maggie and Grace Hanley; Molly, Fiona and Julia Thornton; and Elena Burti (his magnificent seven). He is also survived by his sister Cynthia (Karl Schroeder) and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, his sister Patricia, and his niece Amy. Family and friends will honor and remember Gus’ life by gathering for a funeral mass in St. Cecilia Church, 18 Belvidere St., Boston, on Thursday morning, July 10, 2025, at 10 a.m. A private interment will take place at a later date. To view the guestbook, please visit jmurphyfh.com. Arrangements are in care of the Murphy Funeral Home in Boston…
