<!-- FH = Beach Funeral Homes -->John E. Burns III died at his home in Satellite Beach on Sunday, October 31, 2010 with his son and daughter at his side. Mr. Burns was born in New York City on February 9, 1942. He graduated from Admiral Farragut Academy in St. Petersburg, Fl, in 1960, and immediately went into the Navy. He served on the USS Bainbridge for three years as a Radarman Second Class. After leaving the Navy he attended Michigan State University. After graduation, he settled in Connecticut where he worked as a Personal Investment Advisor with a number of firms, retiring from Banker's Trust in 1990. Mr. Burns was active in many civic and charitable affairs. While living in Connecticut, he was a tireless volunteer for the United Way. He served for several decades as President of The Mary Fund for Cancer Research. He was also a volunteer EMT in Connecticut, and continued that service when he retired, first to North Carolina and then to Brevard County in 1994. He worked for Holmes Regional Medical Center, Palm Bay Hospital and, most recently, the Satellite Beach Fire Department. He also volunteered with the Power Squadron. A lifelong tennis player, he was a member of the Kiwi Club of Indian Harbour Beach. He served for many years on the Board of Trustees of Admiral Farragut Academy Foundation, including many years as Treasurer, stepping down earlier this year due to ill health. He was also an active member of the Bainbridge Association, attending every reunion and serving as Reunion Coordinator for the 2005 reunion in Ft. Lauderdale, when the fifth ship to bear that name was commissioned, the USS Bainbridge DD96. Burns was also a supporter of the King Center for the Performing Arts and the Brevard Symphony Orchestra.Mr. Burns is survived by a son, John E. Burns IV, of Greenwich, Connecticut; a daughter, Meredith Price Burns, of Portland, OR; and a granddaughter, Samantha Grace Burns. Donations in his memory can be made to the Satellite Beach Fire Department. A Memorial Service will be held at Admiral Farragut Academy, 501 Park St. North, St. Petersburg, FL. The date has not be sent. Dispersal of ashes at sea will be private.