Benjamin Mathew Burak

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Benjamin Mathew Burak, 23, of Danvers, died unexpectedly at home on Sunday, December 20, 2015. He was the beloved son of Marybeth Burak-Condon of Danvers and Stephen Burak of Newbury. Born in Salem on May 15, 1992, he was raised and educated in Danvers and was a graduate of Danvers High School, Class of 2011. A kindhearted and thoughtful person, Benjamin was dedicated to his friends and family. He enjoyed videogames, snowboarding, and skateboarding. He was a night person who loved the outdoors and animals, especially his cat, Gizmo. In addition to his parents he leaves a sister, Jennelle Junker of Danvers, a step-brother, Alexander Weinstein of Somerville, his grandmothers, Ellen Condon of Danvers and Dorothy Burak of Beverly, his aunts and uncles, Susan and Bruce Hubbard, Stephen Condon, Timothy Condon & Betsy Williams, Richard Burak, Susan Burak & Utanga Benjamin Tati, several cousins and many close friends. Visiting hours are Saturday, December 26, 2015 from 2-5PM in C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. Relatives and friends are invited. All other services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gosnold Treatment Center, 200 Ter Heun Dr., Falmouth, MA 02540 or the charity of your choice.

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  1. I will always fondly remember Ben as a friendly and polite young man. This is such a tragic and senseless death! My heart aches for you Mary Beth and your family. God bless Ben, you and your family. My prayers are with you.

  2. I am so very sorry your loss. I never met your son, however he knew my son Jeffery Burke. I can not think of the pain you must be going through and near the holidays. Jeff spoke kindly him and he was a handsome young man. May he be a peace.

  3. Although I did not know your precious son, my Heart goes out to you… May he be rid of the troubles and rest in eternal peace…

  4. Marybeth and Steve, I am so very sorry about your handsome son, Benjamin. My thoughts and prayers are with you both and may your precious memories help you through this most difficult time. May Benjamin rest in peace.

    Karen (George) Bradley

  5. I am so sorry for the loss of Ben. I had the pleasure of knowing him as his 6th grade Language Arts teacher as well as working with him during part of his high school years. He was a quiet soul. May he rest in peace.
    Veronica Brown

  6. It’s impossible to think of all our memories because you and your Sister and Mother are like a second family to me. But I am happy that I got lucky enough to watch my best friends little brother grow from a quiet but happy little boy into a good friend who brought so much happiness and joy into my best friends life as well as mine. Well here is my memory…I remember you introduced me to “jerking” lol…to which I straight up cracked up and swore you were messing with me. But You then proved if on the computer. (/I still don’t know how you enjoyed that crap!) But we always would battle with Rap Music New Vs. Old school. You definitely turned me on to the few new artists that I listen to now…but I still say I won those listening sessions!! LOVE YOU BRO, MISS YOU ALREADY. As always I am gonna be here for Jennelle . If your mother needs me I’m there But we both know how strong She is and maybe she is broken now but I could feel her strength when she hugged me today. She’s a amazingly strong woman who raised one amazingly special man. Rest Easy , and keep Jerking! 😇

  7. I am so very sad that Ben was taken from us. He and my son, Eric Borr, were friendly in Jr and high school. They enjoyed skateboarding together and Steve took a few of the boys to New Hampshire a couple of weekends during the winter for some crazy good times. Ben was a respectful, handsome young man. God only knows why he was taken so soon.

    Jane (Borr) Nickolas

  8. I am so sorry for your Loss. Ben was always tespectful and just a Handsome yet wuiet young man. Please Except my condolences from my family to yours.

  9. Ben and my son were very close when they attended the Smith Elementary school. They loved hanging out together playing video games and pokemon. My kids and I have so many fun memories of Ben going to the Beach and up to NH with him and his mom. We love you Ben, R.I.P.


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