Stephen Burns

August 8, 1961 - July 10, 2018

Stephen Burns, 56, of Nashua, NH, died Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack with this loving family by his side. He was born August 8, 1961 in Rochester, NY, son of the late Howard and Isabelle (Rajca) Burns.  Stephen was the husband of Lisa (Macinanti) Burns of Nashua, with whom he shared 29 years of marriage.  Stephen was employed as a Data Manager with Raytheon for 35 years. He enjoyed fishing and taking cruises with his family. Stephen was an active part of the Nashua sports community, having been a volunteer coach in soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, and cross country for many, many years. He loved his local sports teams, especially the Red Sox. Stephen was a true “family man” who put his wife and children above all else. His greatest joy came when spending time with his family and creating memories that will last with them forever. Besides his loving wife Lisa, his family includes two daughters and one son; Courtney White and her husband Gary II of Utica, NY, Ashley Burns of Londonderry, NH, and Kyle Burns of Nashua, as well as a brother, David Burns of Nashua.  Following cremation, visitation hours will be held on Tuesday, July 17th in the DUMONT-SULLIVAN FUNERAL HOME, 50 FERRY ST., IN HUDSON, NH from 4:00pm - 6:30pm with a Service of Remembrance at 6:30pm in the funeral home. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers the family encourages donations be made in Stephen’s loving memory to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168 or online at http://www.dana-farber.org