James J. Burns, Jr., age 71, of California, died Thursday, September 13, 2004. Born October 17, 1932 in Carbondale, PA, he was the son of the late James J., Sr. and Mary D. (Pettinato) Burns. He served in the United States of America Marine Corps. He is survived by 1 Son: James J. Burns, III. of Clinton, NJ 4 Sisters: Myra Sona of Carbondale, PA, Mary Ann Sona of Mystic Island, NJ, Angela Marie McGrantham of Carbondale, PA and Phyllis Alayon of Bayonne, NJ Several Nieces Nephews Preceded in death by 2 Brothers: Robert Burns and Samuel Burns 1 Sister: Elaine Burns Cremation took place in California. Funeral arrangements were entrusted under the care of the Carmine J. Louis C. Parise Funeral Home, Inc., Farview and 41st Streets, Carbondale.