He was employed by General Motors in Linden, New Jersey for 33 years.
Mr. Burton was predeceased by his wife Marilyn; his sister Jean Maybo; and his brother Bobby Burton.
Walter is survived by his son Walter L. Burton, Jr and his wife Susan Burton; stepdaughter Alicia Bellissimo and her husband Duane Bellissimo; stepson Howard Baranker and wife Patrice; five grandchildren: Heather A. Burton, Jared Bellissimo, Brooke Bellissimo, Ben Baranker, and Hayden Baranker; his brothers in West Virginia: Doug Burton, Tommy Burton, and Gussie Burton, Jr; and his sisters in West Virginia: Hattie Taylor, Joanne Lyle, and Jerry Casario.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Beth Olam Memorial Park, Route 70 West, Lakewood, New Jersey 08701 immediately followed by a burial.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Walter's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org).
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.bloomfieldcooperocean.com for the Burton family.