Michael Burner of Westhampton Beach Dies March 6

Michael Burner of Westhampton Beach died on March 6. He was 80.

He was born on September 15, 1943, to Kurt and Anna Burner in the Bronx. At 16 years old, his first job was in a button factory in the Bronx. He was a rising star in the retail world, and, as only he could do, he went into an entirely new field, construction. Later in life, he became a builder/developer, as the founder and president of Elderco Inc., a craftsman of fine homes in the Hamptons.

In 1980, with three kids in tow, Brian, Robin and Gabriele, he married Nancy J. Marchesini and her daughter, Tara. Soon, Britt, Kyra, and Taylor made it an uneven seven.

To say he was a family man is an understatement, his family said. From starting the Safe Homes Program and Friday Night Recreation to coaching sports teams and serving as president of the Port Jefferson School Board, Burner was an impactful part of the local community. Ever dedicated to community service, he was a leader and active member of the Port Jefferson Lion’s Club and later, the Moriches Bay Project, Kiwanis of Westhampton Beach and was a charter member of the Westhampton Yacht Squadron.

Burner will be missed by his friends, family, clients, business associates, the Elderco Team, and all of the other various lives he touched with his sarcasm and quick wit.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy; son Brian; daughters Robin, Gabriele, Tara, Britt, Kyra, and Taylor; 18 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations to The Michael H. Burner Community Service Trust at everloved.com/life-of/michael-burner would be appreciated. All donations will be used to support various community groups and projects that he was involved in, his family said.