James "Jim" George Burcin, 70, of Waynesboro, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 8, 2020 at his residence.  Born on July 18, 1949 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late George and Irene (Kavinsky) Burcin, he graduated from West Mifflin High School in 1967 and earned an associate degree from Penn Technical Institute before moving to Waynesboro in 1969 to start employment at General Electric.

He entered the Army in 1970 and served honorably in the 2 ^nd Infantry Division stationed in South Korea.  After his service, he continued working at General Electric and then Genicom.  He retired from Martha Jefferson Hospital in 2015.  His hobbies included restoring classic cars and trucks, bee keeping, model trains and being outdoors.  Most important to him was his family and being a beloved "PawPaw" to his four grandchildren.  He never met a stranger and loved talking to friends and neighbors, most especially his long-time friend Ronnie Colella.

He is survived by his wife, of 49 years, Connie (Wakeman) Burcin, his sons, Christopher Burcin of Stuarts Draft, Tracy Burcin and his wife Christy of Waynesboro, and Terry Burcin and his wife Kara of Midlothian, Virginia, a brother, Robert Burcin and his wife Virginia of Ligonier, Pennsylvania, and his precious grandchildren, Garrett Burcin, Cole Burcin, and Ethan Burcin of Waynesboro, Virginia and Jillian Burcin of Midlothian, Virginia.  In addition, he is survived by beloved cousins whom he thought of as siblings, Gary Burcin and wife Sandy of Clairton, Pennsylvania, Gail DeLucia and husband Carmen of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, David Burcin of Finleyville, Pennsylvania and had close relationships with numerous other relatives throughout the years.

Visitations will be at McDow Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 12 ^th from 9:00am until 2:00pm.  Friends and family will be welcomed according to COVID-19 protocols.  A private graveside service will be held at Augusta Memorial Cemetery with immediate family only.  A memorial service will be held at St. John's Catholic church in Waynesboro at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Staunton-Augusta Rescue Squad who were dedicated and professional responders in our family's greatest time of need.