Robert Buracker, 72, passed away peacefully on July 21 at his home in Lansdale surrounded by family. Born in Brunswick, MD, Mr. Buracker served in the U.S. Army Armored Division. After being honorably discharged, Robert lived in a quaint town along the Potomac River, later moving to Lansdale, PA with his wife of 27 years, Roseanne.
Mr. Buracker founded S & S Quality Services Inc., a successful local contracting firm now run by his eldest son. He had a hard-driving personality, but found life balance through hobbies such as woodworking, bird watching, avid reading of U.S. military and politics, gardening, and traveling with his wife.
Robert was a small town man with an old-fashioned love for his wife and family. He is survived by: his wife Roseanne; four children: Michael (Marissa), Matthew, Jason (Carolyn), and Jennifer (Fred); paternal children: Robert, Mark, Liz, and Cathy; brother Richard; sisters: Patricia and Deborah; as well as ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is preceded by: his parents Benjamin and Geraldine; brother Michael; sister Eleanor; and four-legged friend Boscoe.
There will be a viewing on Monday evening, July 25, 2016 from 7pm to 9pm at the Simcox-McIlvaine Funeral Home, 532 E. Main Street, Lansdale, PA 19446, as well as a second viewing on Tuesday morning July 26, 2016 from 10am to 11am at the Sanctuary United Methodist Church, 1346 E. Prospect Ave, North Wales, PA 19454, which will be followed by his Funeral Service at 11am. Interment Private.
In lieu of flowers: Abrasion Hospice Center, 1425 Horsham Road, North Wales, PA 19454 or online www.abramsoncenter.org or Wounded Worrier Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256 or online www.woundedworrierproject.org.
From first marriage: First born Robert Dave Buracker, Second born David Nelson Buracker, Third born Cathy Lynn Buracker-Martinez, Fourth born Elizabeth Anne Buracker-Boutelle
From second wife: Mark Buracker
Per our father’s wishes we will not be at the service as he did not want us to fly in from California.
We mourn our dad and will be having our own get together to remember dad.
The one thing I would like to say to my dad is GO WASHINGTON REDSKINS
Robert Buracker , Grandson Justin Dane Buracker, with Mother Liz, husband Bill
Robert Buracker, Grandson Justin Dane Buracker, with Mother Liz, husband Bill