William J. Burns, of Syosset, died on Feb. 26, 2002. He was a US Navy veteran and retired executive with ITT. Husband of Rita M. Father of Paul G. (Deborah). Grandfather of Ted and Laura. Brother of three. Arrangements were made by the Beney Funeral Home, Syosset. Funeral Mass at St. Edward Confessor RC Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery.