Sr. Jeanne Burns

Born in the Bronx, NY on October 31, 1927, Jeanne was the daughter of James and Catherine Harvey Burns. She entered the Dominican Congregation of Our Lady of the Rosary in Sparkill on February 2, 1947 and received the name Sister Jeanne Catherine. She professed her first vows in 1948 and final vows in 1953.

Sister Jeanne received her BS in Early Childhood Education from Fordham University, NY, 1959.

Sister Jeanne ministered in the following schools: Cardinal McCloskey Home & School, White Plains, NY (1948-1951); St. Mary School, Fulton, NY (1951-1953); St. Paul School, Norwich, NY (1953-1956); St. Theresa School, Bronx, NY (1956-1965); Mary Queen of Heaven School, Brooklyn, NY (1965-1969); and St. Joseph, Bronx, NY (1969-1972). From 1972 until 2013, Sister Jeanne was Coordinator of the 33 Club for Senior Citizens, enhancing the quality of life for older adults in the Kips Bay/Murray Hill community. In 1988 Sister Jeanne received the Pippin Award in recognition of her outreach at the 33 Club, and in 2008 the SOAR (Saving Our Aging Religious) Father Victor Yanitelli award for her service to the elderly.

Sister Jeanne is predeceased by her parents James and Catherine Harvey Burns and siblings Rose Park, Helen Mullane, Miriam Kelsch, Edward, John and James. She is survived by beloved nieces, nephews and her Dominican family.

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All arrangements are private. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery. Arrangements are by Higgins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Dominican Sisters, at the above address, attention – Sister Mary Murray, President.

Michael J. Higgins Funeral Service Inc.

321 South Main Street

New City, NY 10956

(845) 634-6110

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