Lawrence Patrick Burton, born on January 21, 1937 in Buffalo, New York, passed away at age 81 on August 3, 2018 in San Jose, California, Santa Clara. Lawrence is survived by his son, Fernando Burton & Family; daughter, Maria Salinas & Family; stepson, Ed Dominquez & Family; and stepdaughters, Lisa Begley & Family, Ana Diaz & Family, and Elena Wright. Friends and family are welcome to attend the celebration of life on Saturday, August 11 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. The funeral home will be Chapel of Flowers, 900 South 2nd Street, San Jose, (408) 294-9663.