James M. Burton
BURTON: James M. Burton, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away on April 19, 2023, after a brief illness at the JFK Medical Center in Atlantis, Florida. At the time of his death, James was a resident of Boynton Beach, Florida. He is survived by his sisters Arlene Leslie Burton-Clark of New Jersey and Rochelle Susan Wathey of Illinois; his nephews Anthony David Selmeczy of Illinois, Matthew Jeffrey Martin of California, James Bradley Martin of Arizona, Ian Michael Clark of New Jersey; and by his great-nephews and niece. James was a formidable trial attorney with a law practice in the city of Pittsburgh and was also licensed to practice law in Florida, where he conducted civil mediations prior to his retirement. He was an avid golfer, a college swimmer and judo karate black belt. He was a veteran of the Navy and civilian pilot. He will be remembered with love and missed by his friends, family and by Selky Cabrera, his longtime companion and care provider of 12 years. The family plans to hold a private memorial service in his honor at a later time. PJC
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