Michael Charles Burnett

Michael Charles Burnett, 86, of Amissville, Virginia passed away peacefully at home April 20th, 2022 surrounded by his family after a long valiant fight with Alzheimer's Disease and cancer.

Michael "Mike" "Mickey" was born on October 21, 1935 to Michael Joseph and Helen Rose Burnett in Binghamton, NY. The youngest of 6 children, he is predeceased by his parents and brothers James Burnett (Margaret), Robert Burnett (Fran), Joseph Burnett (Pauline) and Sisters MargaretManley and Mary Ford.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Mary, his four children; Mark (Amy) Burnett of Washington, VA, Cindy (Tim) Nolan of Richmond, VA; Matthew Burnett of Richmond, VA and Joe (Wendy) Burnett of Marina, CA. Additionally, he leaves behind 7grandchildren that he adored dearly: Austin Burnett of Austin, TX, ShelbyBurnett of San Francisco, CA, Jack Nolan of Scottsdale, AZ, CatieNolan of Charlotte, NC, Liam Nolan of Richmond, VA, Griffin Burnett and Charlotte Burnett, both of Marina, CA.

After graduating from Binghamton Central High School, Mike enlisted in the United States AirForce and was stationed in Japan. After serving 6 years of militaryservice, he moved to Arlington, VA where he served the ArlingtonCounty Police Department for 28 years and met the love of his life, Mary.In 1980, they left "the city" and moved out to "the country" to his belovedAmissville in beautiful Rappahannock County, Va.

A Celebration of Lifeservice will be held this summer. In lieu of flowers, please consider adonation to the California Condor Recovery program at the VentanaWilderness Sanctuary in his memory www.ventanaws.org.VirginiaCremation Service of Culpeper is serving the family.