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Jenny Hellmers (Burke)
October 5, 2009
Hey daddy, today marks a year since I said good-bye, not knowing it was forever. I love you Dad, and miss you so much. Until we meet again, you will be in my heart!!Love Always, your baby, Jenny
October 4, 2009
Uncle Kevin-
It truly is so very hard to believe that a year has gone by since ive seen you last. My heart aches just as much as it did a year ago and I missed you being with us for everything. Especially at dinner, because mommy always burns the bread with out your reminders! Not one day goes by that you dont cross my mind. Even though youre not with us anymore, thoughts of you fill my heart with smiles and laughther just like you did when you were here. It is hard to find the words to explain how much my life has been different with out you, how one person could make the little things change. You will always be in my heart forever! I love you, I miss you , and keep visiting me at night in my dreams while i sleep please!
-Victoria
Justine
October 3, 2009
Uncle Kevin,
i miss you so much. i cant believe its almost a year that your gone. the pain in my heart makes me feel like it was just yesterday. i think about you everyday. i missed you at my sweet 16 it wasnt the same with out you there. i know you were there watching over us. but its not the same as you being there to give me the biggest hug, and tell me you love me like you always did. you always helped me through everything, things that seemed like a big deal to me, that never really were..but you always made me feel as if my little problems were the most important thing to you. and i cant tell you how much that meant to me.
i love you so much uncle kevin i miss you more than you or anyone will ever know.
"the things we did the things we said keep comming back to me and make me smile again, though the distance thats between us now may seem to be too far, it will never seperate us cause deep inside i know you are. never gone never far in my heart is where you are."
love you uncle kevin,
October 2, 2009
It was wonderful too see Jenny and Stephen, keeping in touch with your family helps keep a piece of you with us.
Our hearts hurt as if it were yesterday we lost you.
Always in our thoughts.
XOXO Cindy,Michael,Victoria & Justine
Jenny Hellmers (Burke)
September 28, 2009
Hey Dad, I just got back from New York. We brought your boat home with us. I feel relieved to have that piece of you with me. I went to Jackie Reileys and saw your friends then I went to Mike and Cindy's for Octoberfest, it was an emotional time for me but at the same time I was reminded how much you were loved. It's hard to believe it's been almost a whole year since I have hugged you. I miss you everyday and wish we could've had more time. I love you Daddy!!Love your Baby, Jenny
Jenny Hellmers (Burke)
August 21, 2009
Hey Daddy!! Just stopping by to say I love you!! After 10&1/2 long months I still miss you every day. I am starting back at school on Monday because I know that is what you would want me to do. I love and miss you very much!!Love always Your Baby, Jenny
Jenny Hellmers(burke)
June 21, 2009
Happy Dad's Day!! Today the Rays beat the Mets!! I would have been happy either way..I talked to Grandma and Grandpa today also..I love and miss yoy so much..Love your Baby, Jenny
Jenny Hellmers(Burke)
June 16, 2009
Hi Daddy, just stopping by to say I Love You!! I miss you..You are in my heart always...Love your baby, Jenny
Jenny Hellmers (Burke)
April 27, 2009
Hey Daddy! I was just sitting here thinking about you. I miss you very much. I love you so much and wish I could hug you.I don't think you ever realized how much I looked up to you, I wanted to make you proud..My life changed the minute you where taken from us the little things just don't seem as important.I hope you know how much all of your children loved you. Bella talks about you alot. I love you Daddy.Love your baby, Jenny
Cynthia Mackin
April 6, 2009
April 5, 2009
Dear Kevin, I can't believe it's been 6 LONG months since you left us.As the song goes " You made me so very happy, I'm so glad you came into my life." Thank you for your love & generosity. Forever in my heart.
All my love, Cynthia
i miss you!!
April 2, 2009
victoria and uncle kevin on her sweet 16!
April 2, 2009
Justine Litras
March 31, 2009
hay uncle kevin,
not a day goes by i dont think about you... everytime i look at my dad i see the loss in his eyes.. you not being here has changed everything. i still cant honestly tell myself that your gone everytime i look at your picture in my room i think "hes not gone ill see him on friday"..and for that single second i feel a little bit better..when we have people over im just waiting for you to walk through the door.. i was reading the candle for my sweet sixteen i wrote for you before you passed away, and like alot of things it made me cry knowing that you wont be here for that party is killing me knowing that victoria was lucky enough to have you at her party and her graduation and her prom hurts me so much..it hurts me to know i wont have that same chance.
i love you so much uncle kevin and miss you everyday,
Justine
Jenny Hellmers (Burke)
February 10, 2009
Hey Daddy!! Just stopping by to tell you that I love you so much and I miss you more than I ever thought possible.Thank you for teaching me so much about myself. The other day I was looking for advice and I heard you say "I know that what ever you decide will be right". Thank you for your love!! Love, Your Baby, Jenny
Cynthia Mackin
January 24, 2009
Jan.20
Dear Kevin,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEETHEART!
I wish so much that you were here to celebrate our birthdays together. I don't feel like much of a party this year.
There are no words to describe how much I miss You! I think about you every second of every day.Time does not make the pain go away.
I'm toasting you with an ice cold Bud. My glass is full, but my heart is empty. I found my soulmate in you, and my only regret is that I didn't find you sooner.
You are forever with me!
All my love, Cynthia
Jenny Hellmers
January 20, 2009
Happy Birthday Daddy!!! I wish you were here to celebrate. I know that Mike was going to Jackie Reileys for your birthday and I told him to have one for me also..You are missed by so many people because you touched so many lives..I love you Daddy!
Christmas 2005
Jenny Hellmers (Burke)
December 23, 2008
Hi Daddy, Tomorrow is Christmas Eve and you should be here. I just keep telling myself to get through this week and maybe things will get easier. I miss you so much,I baked snickerdoodles the other day and wished you good taste them. Thank you for so many great Christmas memories each and everyone of them are in my heart forever. Thank you for being so strong during your battle. I love you very much Daddy! Merry Christmas! Love your baby girl.
Nicole Bennett
December 3, 2008
Hey there Kevin,
It has been almost2 months sinced you passed and I have been waiting for the right words to come to me before posting this. But still nothing...so I won't wait another day...Just know that you are missed and loved and you are definitely not forgotten. You made such an impact on this family and I don't even think you knew it. My dad should be up there (he's the one watching football and drinking a beer!). You reminded me of him in a lot of ways. As with him I know you will watch over your family down here and protect them as a father would. Hopefully you have found peace and happiness. you deserve it.
Cynthia Mackin
November 17, 2008
My dear Kevin,
There are no words to express the emptiness I feel since you left us.
I told tou once that I didn't mind being alone sometimes, but the Loneliness I feel now is completely overwhelming.
These past six weeks have been like an awful dream that I just can't wake up from. I know I have to be strong, and keep moving, but some days it is so hard.
Everytime I walk at the beach and feel the sun shine on my face, I feel your warmth shining down on me.
You will forever be my pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. You are a true treasure!
All my love,Cynthia
Jenny Hellmers
November 16, 2008
Hi daddy, I miss you so much. I know I will never understand why you where taken from us so soon. I wish I could give you one last hug or just hear you sing "I feel good". You where so brave. You never complained you just wanted to beat the odds. I love you with all my heart. Love your baby, Jenny
Cynthia Mackin
October 19, 2008
My sweetheart Kevin,
You gave me back my smile and laughter,only to have them taken away too soon. Although our precious time together was waaay too short, I cherish every second I got to spend with you. I love and miss you more everyday!!! Forever in my heart. All my LOVE, Cynthia.
my Dad Loved food. His first steak after his chemo started to work.
Jenny Hellmers (Burke)
October 18, 2008
It's been 13 days and I miss you so much. I wanted to talk to you in the worst way this morning, I know you heard me but I wish I could have heard your voice. Thank You for all the memories I love You Daddy!! Love your baby, Jenny
Jenny Hellmers (Burke)
October 14, 2008
Daddy, I miss you so much. I know you are in a better place but selfishly I want you here with me. Thank you for being not only my dad but also my friend. I am thankful for the time we had together and I know that because of our relationship I am a better person. Your last words to me where "don't cry, baby I'll be o.k." so I'm sorry for crying but my heart is broken. I love you very much!Love Your Baby, Jenny
Debbie
October 13, 2008
My Dearest Kevin,
I can't remember a time or occasion that you were not a part of. From the moment that we were lucky enough to have you enter our lives, you became part of our family and our hearts -- Kevin Burke "Litras".
Even when there were times that were "just family", it went without saying that Kevin was included and would be there.
You've been part of all of the happiest times in our lives, and even some of the most difficult.
Through all of those times, and each time when we were all just hanging around together, you always had a hug for me that I thought would never end, and made me feel so safe and loved.
You would often tell me how you wanted to model yourself after my Dad, but you didn't have to model yourself after him - - you had the same love for life and family and friends and the same caring and unselfish ways. You left us much too soon too.
I cannot tell you what I wil miss most about you -- there are too many to list.
Your smiling face will always be with me, and you will always be in my heart.
I've loved being with you and love you, Debbie
Danielle Burke-Monegro
October 10, 2008
Oh daddy. I am sad. I so appreciate the time we have shared, but it was to short. I know you are better now, but hey dad i am still sad. I know that you know how deep my love runs for you. Thank you for allowing me to love you. I will cherish forever your last days here. You were so cute when Jenny and I shaved you. Soo handsome - my dad. thank you . I 'll see you later daddy. Always in my heart.
Dawn O'Keeffe-Hores
October 10, 2008
Kevin, tonight I went to Truden's to pay my last respect to you, your family and friends. I can't believe your gone. There were so many people there with broken hearts. You really touched SO MANY people and so many were devastated because they didn't know your time was so close to the end. Maybe you had your reasons for not telling anyone just how bad your diagnosis was, that's your choice and I understand. I hope and pray that your in a better place and looking down on us. Please try to look after Frankie, he is very upset that he never got to see you while you were sick. It's ironic that today 10-09 is Frankie's birthday and today is the day we all paid you our final visit....I will never forget that smile and kind man that I (we) lost, till we meet again Kevin I Love you & will hold you in my heart forever...
Love Dawn xxoo
Lisa M.
October 9, 2008
Dear Kevin,
Rest in peace my dear friend. I will never forget your smiling face and warm heart. We had so many good times over the past 20 plus years. God bless you, your kids and grandkids that you loved so much. Give Timmy a hug for me. Love, Lisa
Lyndi Catania
October 9, 2008
I remember the first time i met you
at justines house. you were such
a sweet person! before even metting
you i knew you were a great person
by the way everyone always said
such nice things about you, RIP<3
Susan Aurrichio
October 8, 2008
Kevin you will be missed. You will always be remembered. We shared a lot of great times together. We wish we would have seen you more but life takes us in different directions. We may not have seen you as much as we wanted to but you were always thought of. You will forever be in our hearts and our prayers. Rest in peace.
Susan Aurrichio
October 8, 2008
Kevin you will be missed. Even though we didn't see each other as much as we should have. Life goes in so many different ways. I always thought of you as a special friend. You will be missed but remembered dearly. Rest in peace and always know you are in are hearts and prayers.
Love Tom and Sue A.
Kerri Friel
October 8, 2008
Uncle Burke,
You have been in my life since the day i was born. You have been there at every family christmas and all the parties. I can't believe that you are no longer with us. You were always there to talk with me and just make me smile. Never once did you let me down. Forever you will live on in my heart because that is where you belong.. in all of our hearts. You are such an amazing person and will always be remembered that way. Thank you for everything you have taugh me and for all the great memories you have left behind for me. You will truely be missed. I'll love you always.
Kristen Quinn
October 8, 2008
Uncle Kevin,
I still can’t believe your not here with us. You have been with my family these past 21 years of my life and it will never be the same. I’ll always remember when I was 2 years old sitting on your lap just placing stickers all over you and you just let me do it. I know that is one memory that will stick with Aunt Coleen forever because she brings it up all the time. You’d always know when Uncle Kevin Burke and Aunt Coleen were there with the distinct laugh of Uncle Kevin Burke. I can never look at my godmother, Aunt Coleen without thinking of you there by her side. It was hard celebrating Christmas at Aunt Cyndy’s this year because you weren’t there. There will never be a time that I look at my Aunt Coleen and don’t think of you especially on the holidays. I just have to think that your in a better place now. You sure will be missed. I love you.
Love always your niece,
Kristen <3
Ellen Lanney
October 8, 2008
Kev, Although I really don't feel like celebrating, we should be celebrating your life with all of us! In some way or another, you have touched so many people's lives and been a dear friend to many. I will miss your happy face with a twinkle in your eyes, your hugs, your laugh, our conversations, your practical jokes and how Tom and I always stayed out longer than expected because you just got to wherever we were! You are the only man who has ever seen me with a rinse in my hair, let alone wanting to take a picture of the sight with your phone! Most of all, I thank you for your friendship that I will treasure forever. You have been taken from us much too soon however, my only consolation is that you are healthy, no longer in pain and can eat and drink to your hearts content. I hope right now, you're out fishing with Timmy, having a couple of cold buds and meeting up with family and friends that you haven't seen in years. God Bless all of your Family! Til we meet again my friend! I love you! Shotzie
Dawn O'Keeffe-Hores
October 8, 2008
There are so many qualities that Kevin had, they are far too numerous to recount. His compassion, kindness, and gentle being will be sadly missed by us. We had so may good times, our trip to Montauk is one I’ll never forget. I can’t believe I’ll never see that smile of yours, or here you say “you don’t go out on school nights”, we love you Kev and are going to miss you SO MUCH
If tears could build a stairway,
And memories a lane,
I’d walk right up to Heaven
And bring you home again.
Love you,
Dawn and Brad
Janice Scutaro
October 8, 2008
Kevin,
I've known you many years. We had some good times, and now we are left with good memories. Rest in peace. You will be missed.
Love ya
kathi conway
October 8, 2008
i'm so sorry i wasn't there for a last special kev hug -- yes, j, he did give the best hugs! and i'm sorry i can't be there for the rest of you too...
i want to send most sincere condolences to kevin's family and other friends (who don't know me) and, especially, to the litras family, because i do know you and i know it's really the same thing...
while biology often fails to account for the closest relationships, rarely does it matter less in the larger meaning of real 'family' than in your relationships with kevin... i know several of you felt a deep, individual connection to him -- attesting to kevin's special ability to do that -- so i send my love and heartfelt hugs to you all...
but to michael and cindy in particular, and the girls, probably the only small help anyone can be to you right now is to let you know that we 'get it', that there are some who really do feel the depth of the loss you are experiencing and, sadly aware that there is just nothing else to do, i send you that understanding love... blessings of the truest special relationships, and the awareness that kevin is still really with you, if you will just allow. . .
Victoria
October 7, 2008
Uncle Kevin,
I still have'nt found a way to accept the fact that you're not here. You were such a major part of my life, and I can't believe I have to go on without you in it. You watched me grow from a baby into the young woman I am today. You have been there for everything and I would'nt trade those memories of you for anything. You said you would always be here to protect me, so i expect you to do the same for me in heaven, because I still need you!. There will not be a day in my life that I will not think about you and your hugs, smile and warm heart. I miss you so much, and you will always have a very special place in my heart. I love you!
Fran Schultes
October 7, 2008
Kevin
Words cannot express the loss we all feel. All of the parties at Paul's house, and all the good times we shared. Those memories I will carry with me forever. You are a great friend and I will miss our talks as well as your laugh. Nothing will ever be the same without you. I am glad you are at peace but I am sad I did not get to see you before you left us. Know that you are forever in my heart.
Debbie Herlihy
October 7, 2008
Kev,
Over the many years of our friendship the places changed, The Times, Mer's & The Inn but I always remembered that smiling face standing at the end of the bar, now that face, that true friend that touched so many lives will be missed by many but I know someday, somehow there will be that face once again, smiling and waiting at the end of a new bar and Timmy will probably be serving you. Thanks for the laughs, the good times and mostly for being my friend.
Love ya....Deb
Stacey Pepe
October 7, 2008
Kevin
What can I say you have been at every major event since I was a kid. Sweet 16, Graduation, Wedding. You are one of the only people I never heard anyone say a bad word about. You will be missed by everyone. Rest in peace and say hellow to Vinnie for me. Love Stacey
Jenny Bermudez
October 7, 2008
Dear Kevin,
You will always share such a special part in my heart. I am going to miss you. Till the day we meet again! Love Forever, Jenny
Mary
October 7, 2008
Kevin-
You have always made me feel very special, and for that I will always be greatful and I will never forget you.
Your other "Mom"
Michael,Cindy,Victoria & J-Bird
October 7, 2008
Kev-
What can we say, from day one you became our family. From the birth of "our girls" to the loss of our loved ones you were always there too celebrate or support. (You definitely prefered the celebrating) A true friend, who could always be counted on for anything. The void we feel is beyond expression. Nothing we do, New Years, Sunday dinners, Birthdays or just a regular Friday night will ever be the same without you, neither will we!!! XOXO We Love you!
Justine Litras
October 7, 2008
uncle kevin,
what can i say you were the best.
i'm going to miss that warm smile that always brightened up the room, and thoes hugs, you always gave the best hugs. i cant remember a birthday holiday, or sunday night dinner, when i didnt see your happy face.
what happened uncle kevin you were supposed to be around to protect me from thoes " Big Bad Boys." you were truely a wonderful person and im going to miss you so,so much.
i love you with all my heart,
Patti Trost
October 7, 2008
A true friend you will always be.I will miss you dearly and think of you every time I make tortellini salad.You have touched many lives and left a piece of you with each one of us and for that I thank you. Please continue to be a freind and give my love to Steven. My prayers are with your family and friends.
Patti
Jill Kaskel
October 7, 2008
I met Kevin at Kiplings and loved him for 20 years. Everytime I would see him, his face would light up and I just loved that smile. As years went by I wouldn't see him as much as I would have liked but when I did it was always special. He will always have a special place in my heart and I will miss him everyday. Please give Timmy a hug from all of us down here and until we meet again-rest in peace Kevin. You left us way too soon!!!!
Jay Boyle
October 7, 2008
Burkey
The great times we shared over the years will never be forgotten by Sue and I, i will always remember how you could never stop talking about your family.
You will be sorely missed in this world and rest in peace my friend
Jay and Sue Boyle
james Golden
October 7, 2008
Before Kevin became a Heavenly Angel, Kevin was an Earthly Angel. I have been blessed to know Kevin in my life. Kevin’s love for life was a great love that shined bright on everyone he came in contact with. He is truly a special spiritual being both then and now. He now looks over all of us as a Heavenly Angel. Promoted from that of an Earthly Angel. My thoughts and prayers are with Kevin and his family and friends.
Patti, Patrick & Kenny Haller
October 7, 2008
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
vinny christiano
October 7, 2008
burky, we shared alot of good times together, all those giant trips , tampa, san diego oakland, and of course who will ever forget new orleans. you were truly agood friend kevin and i am going to miss you. kevin you have to do me one more favor, give timmy a big hug for me . until we meet again my friend. love you vinny c.
Karen F.
October 7, 2008
I will cherish the wonderful memories of all the good times we shared, Maywood, Mers, the Inn. I will miss you immensely. We had some fun times out on your boat, which I know you loved to do. Rest in peace and know you are loved by everyone whose lives you have touched.
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