Alva Junior Burgess Obituary
In loving memory of Alva Junior Burgess of Norwich, Connecticut, born in Petersburg, West Virginia, who departed this world on August 31, 2025 at the age of 64. Alva leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Alva Junior Burgess to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Alva Arthur Burgess and Pearlie Jeanette Burgess (Nelson); and his siblings, Ervin Burgess, Ivan Burgess, Eston Burgess, K. Gene Burgess and Ester Mae Burgess.
He is survived by: his wife Elizabeth A. Burgess (Berry); his children, Timothy S. Burgess (Andrea) of Norwich, CT and Victoria E. Burgess (Thomas Peckham) of Griswold, CT; his foster son Joseph A. Dziadul (Elizabeth) of Baltic, CT; and his siblings, Juanita Scott of Brandywine, WV, Wilda Libby (Larry) of Anchorage, Leon E. Burgess of Moorefield, WV and Carl W. Burgess (Linda) of Moorefield, WV. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial donations may be made to the Burgess family c/o Schaeffer Funeral Home, 11 North Main Street, Petersburg, WV 26847 or Elizabeth A. Burgess, 160 Spruce Street, Norwich, CT 06360 to help defray funeral expenses.
