German-American community says goodbye to dedicated member, Gottlieb Burits
Gottlieb Burits
Gottlieb Burits of Rockledge, Pennsylvania died Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at Holy Redeemer Hospital. He was 88 years old. Gottlieb was born December 20, 1923 in Grossmürbisch, Austria, son of the late Johann Burits and the late Josefa Burits (nee - Lindner).
He is the beloved husband of Lotte for 51 years. Father of Linda Burits (Mike Morris), Monica Rotzal (Bob). Grandfather of Alex, Adam, and Paul Rotzal, and Heidi Morris. Brother of Anton Burits.
Gottlieb was born, raised, and educated in Austria. He and Lotte would have been married for 52 years in May of 2012. Gottlieb and Lotte opened the Austrian Village Restaurant in Rockledge on August 26, 1972. The restaurant has been a fixture in the community ever since. Gottlieb and Lotte’s daughters and their families are continuing the tradition of service at the restaurant today. Gottlieb was a member and past president of the Tiroler Beneficial Society, and was a member of Austrian Society and Northeast Lions Club. Gottlieb was engaged with most aspects of the Austrian and German communities and clubs in the Philadelphia area and its suburbs.
Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation on Sunday, January 8, 2012 from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. at The Austrian Village Restuarant, 321 Huntingdon Pike, Rockledge, PA 19046. Parking is also available at Wetzel and Son Funeral Home, 419 Huntingdon Pike, Rockledge, PA 19046 one block from the restaurant. Relatives and friends are also invited to his viewing on Monday, January 9, 2012 from 9:30 A.M. and Funeral Mass at 10:30 A.M. at St. Cecilia Church, 535 Rhawn Street, Philadelphia, PA 19111 www.stceciliafc.org. His graveside service will follow at Lawnview Cemetery, 500 Huntingdon Pike, Rockledge, PA 19046 www.cemeteryco.com.
Donations to the cardiology department of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia are preferred in lieu of flowers and may be made in his memory to CHOP Foundation, Lock Box 1352, PO. Box 8500, Philadelphia, PA 19178. www.giftofchildhood.org