Charles Haines Burger, 70, died peacefully at his home on Hutchinson Island, FL, on Jan. 25, 1999.

Charlie had lived in Manhasset for 37 years before retiring to Lord 's Valley, PA, and Hutchinson Island, FL.

Charlie was a graduate of Fordham University, class of '49. He worked at Merrill Lynch in New York City for 40 years. He served as a director of North Shore Hospital in the '70s and was a board member of Lord's Valley Country Club in Lord's Valley, PA.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Lois, and his five children: Elizabeth Brown of Pennsylvania; Charles J. Burger and wife, Darby, of Barrington, RI; Christine Purcell and husband, Patrick, of Overland Park, KS; Peter Burger and wife, Stacey, of London, England; and Lorraine Apgar and husband, Scott, of Wildwood, MO.

In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Hospice of Martin and St. Lucie, Inc. 20300 S. E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart, FL 34996.