Burton Rosenberg, 86 of Lewiston, NY passed away on Friday July 15, 2011 at Mt. St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, NY. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of the late Maurice M. and Theresa E. (Gross) Rosenberg.

Burt moved to the Niagara Falls area as a child with his family. He attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1943. He served in the United States Navy during World War II from 1943 until his honorable discharge in 1946. Following his discharge from the Navy, he attended Niagara University and received his BS in Business Administration in 1946. On March 5, 1972, he married Jean M. (Mussari) Rosenberg in Temple Beth Zion in Buffalo, NY. In 1946, Burt's parents established the Niagara Gift Shop in Niagara Falls, NY. He went on to own and operate the families business until his retirement in 1987. He was a lifelong member of Temple Beth El. Burt enjoyed spending the winter months in Florida, playing bocce in leagues in Florida and Niagara Falls, as well as playing cards.

In addition to his wife of thirty nine years, he is survived by his son, Maurice M. Rosenberg of Deerfield Beach, FL, and his niece Lynn (Rosenberg) Ott of Berea, OH. He was the brother-in-law of, Theresa (Chester) Krawczyk, Angeline (late Robert) Kujawa, Phyliss Mussari and Joseph Mussari, and is also survived several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one brother Robert H. Rosenberg.

Visitation will be Monday from 4-8 p.m. at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL 2730 MILITARY ROAD NIAGARA FALLS, NY where funeral services will be held on Tuesday July 19th at 10:00 a.m. with Rabbi Drorah Setel officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Riverdale Cemetery Lewiston, NY. If desired, memorial offerings may be made to Community Missions of Niagara Frontier Inc. 1570 Buffalo Ave. Niagara Falls, NY 14303, Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence 5285 Lewiston Road Lewiston, NY 14092 or Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive Lockport, NY 14094.