On March 6th, 2024, Curtis Anthony Burris passed away in the presence of his family. He was born on
September 21st, 1966, in Trinidad and Tobago. Curtis attended Brockton High School and lived most of his life in Boston, Massachusetts. He had worked at Harvard Medical School for 36 years and received several awards for his contributions.
Curtis was known for his outgoing personality to make people laugh. He enjoyed basketball and playing video games and watching old westerns.
Curtis was preceded in death by his parents, Ivan Burris and Olga Burris. He is survived by his sister,
Michelle Burris, and his five children, Trina Burris, Curtis I. Burris, Javonte Burris, Genesis Burris, and
Darby Burris, as well as Corrine & Justice and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends;
Obituary
I’M FREE"
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free, I’m following the path God laid for me I took his hand when I heard him call, I turned my back and left it all I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work or play Tasks left undone must stay that way, I’ve found that peace at the close of day If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things I too will miss Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow My life’s been full, I’ve savored much, Good friends, good times, my loved one’s touch
If my time seemed all too brief, Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief Lift up your heart, rejoice with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free.
Viewing hours will be on Saturday March 16, 2024 from 9-10 AM followed by a Religious Service from 10-11 AM in Joseph Russo Funeral Home, 814 American Legion Highway, Roslindale, MA. Burial Private