Burns, Robert J. - of Coram, NY, formerly of St. James, NY, passed away on October 17, 2017. Retired from the FDNY. Cherished husband of Margie. Dear father of Lori (Timothy), John (Kimberly), Robert (Caroline) and Kenneth (Darlene). Loving Grandpa of 8. Visitation will be held Thursday from 2-4 PM & 7-9 PM at the St. James Funeral Home, Inc., 829 Middle Country Rd, St. James, NY. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday at the Sts. Philip & James RC Church,St. James, NY, 11:15 AM. Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery with Military Honors. Mr. Burns’s funeral arrangements were professionally supervised while the Burns Family was lovingly cared for during their bereavement by Kenneth, Kerry, Brian Elster, Danielle Marino, Marty Herman and the rest of the Maher Family & Staff of the St. James Funeral Home.