Francis "Mitch" J. Burnett

Jersey City, NJ-Francis John “Mitch” Burnett passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at the age of 47 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was at home, surrounded by his beloved wife, children and family, who will all honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest. Mitch was born on March 21, 1976, in Albany, NY, the youngest of five children of the late Francis John Burnett and Mary E. Burnett (Zullo), currently residing in Loudonville, NY. He was a graduate of Albany Academy High School and the University of Vermont, earning a B.S. degree in Community Development and Applied Economics. Upon graduating, he moved to NYC to begin his career at Bear Stearns and later met the love of his life and future wife, Oyku Kaynak on Valentine’s Day 2002. They were inseparable and married in Hershey, PA in 2005. They moved to Jersey City, renovating an old brownstone where they welcomed their two adored children - Francis John III, 13yo and Glynis Ann, 12yo. Mitch worked on Wall Street as a respected Senior Derivative Trader for many years. Mitch was happiest at home spending time with his wife and children, passing down the most important lessons in life - faith, family and hard work. Being a dad is what he cherished most, never missing a soccer practice, game or dance recital. Mitch was a blessing – to know him was to love him. His devotion and commitment never wavered even in the face of adversity and his strength was an inspiration to all. Mitch had a quick wit and a great sense of humor. He could light up a room with his charming grin, signature chuckle and tell a story like no other. FJB was loved beyond measure and will live on in our hearts forever. Mitch is survived by his wife, Oyku; son, Francis; daughter, Glynis; preceded in death by his father, Francis, in 2012; mother, Mary E. (Zullo); brothers, Michael (Brenda) and David (Lynn); sisters, Christine Wilhelm (Edward) and Margaret Clark (Frederick); and many nieces and nephews. A special thank you to his medical team at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. We are forever grateful for the gift of five more years of memories and time for Mitch to see his young children grow into middle schoolers. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Mitch’s family Monday, December 4, 2023 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206. Please enter the funeral home from the rear parking lot entrance only. Funeral services Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 10:30 am at the Historic Church of St. Mary on Capitol Hill, 10 Lodge Street (Father James Lefebvre Way) Albany, NY 12207 where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated. To leave a message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com In lieu of flowers, we request donations be made in honor of Mitch to MSKCC Colon Cancer Research http://mskcc.convio.net/goto/FJB

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Francis "Mitch" J. Burnett

March 21, 1976 - November 28, 2023