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Joseph Burke Obituary

Entered into rest on August 24, 2007 of Berkley. Beloved husband of Eleanor (Gack) Burke. Dear son of Dorothy (O'Sullivan) Burke and her late husband Joseph. Devoted father of Lauri Smith of Plymouth, Rick Burke of Plymouth, Steven Holsberg of NH and Andrew Burke of Berkley. Loving brother of Sandra Piantoni of Brockton. Adored grandfather of Heather, Michelle, Alexandra, Matthew, Adriana, Erica, Emily, Ashley, Chloe and Thomas Joseph. Services at Schlossberg-Solomon Memorial Chapel, 824 Washington Street, CANTON, on Monday August 27, at 1:00 p.m. Memorial observance will be at his late residence through Wednesday evening. In lieu of flowers remembrances in his memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Schlossberg -Solomon Chapel www.SchlossbergChapel.com 781-828-6990

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 26, 2007.

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William Hogan jr

September 18, 2024

It's been a long time may u RIP

Kathy Ferreira

September 4, 2007

Dear Ellie,
Thinking of You and wishing you hope
in the midst of your sorrow, and much comfort in the midst of pain.
We'll miss Joe's smile, laughter, and his gentle ways. He was good to all. You and your family are in my prayers. God Bless.

Caitlin Gould-Yanovich

August 31, 2007

To The Burke Family,
My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with you all, Joe was a wonderful man. If you need anything please do not hesitate to ask. My Love to you all.

Teamsters Local 82

August 29, 2007

Andrew and Family,

We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With deepest sympathy from the Officers and Members of Teamsters Local 82.

Matthew Metti

August 28, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Patty Gilbrook

August 27, 2007

Dear Andrew, Erica,Chloe' Tommy and to the Burke family,
I send my deepest sympathy. A.J. Altho I only met your dad (Joe) once, I could see what a wonderful person he was,and how He and your mom loved being together and most of all they Loved being there for their Family.
Ellie, May the Love and happiness you've shared with Joe get you thru this very sad time... My heart goes out to all of you.. and you will be in my prayers. deepest Sympathy, Patty Gilbrook

Nancy Peacock

August 27, 2007

Andrew and Family,

Andy,

When I heard the sad news of your father passing, my heart broke immediatley. Your dad was a wonderful man, I will cherish the memories I have of him. My prayers go out to you and your family.

Love,
Nancy Peacock (Wall)

Robin (Richardson) Orcutt

August 27, 2007

Dear Ellie...I am so sorry to hear about Joe. He was a good man with a very big heart to all he knew. He'll be the same wonderful man in heaven as well. May your joyful memories warm your heart and give you strength through the difficult days ahead. You and your entire family have been in my thoughts and prayers all weekend. Love, Robin

Nancy Peacock (Wall)

August 27, 2007

Andrew and Family,

Andy,

When I heard the news of your dad passing, My heart broke immediatley I can't tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Joe Burke was an amazing man and father I'm happy to have some great memories of Joe and I'll cherish them close to my heart. My prayers are with you and your family.

Love

Nancy Peacock

Laurie Flowers

August 27, 2007

Dear Ellie and family:

My family and I are so sorry for your loss. Although we never had the pleasure of meeting Joe directly, we know of him through Rick and Wendy. We are greatful that someone with a kind heart and humor made so many lives better. He will be missed.

With love and support,
Laurie, Jim, Jenna and Matthew Flowers and Jeff and Delia Maloney

Mary Ann & Caitlin Buote

August 27, 2007

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Cheryl and Stephanie Swartz

August 26, 2007

Dear Ellie: We are so sorry to hear about Joe. He was always so nice to us, and we will miss seeing him at Silver City. You and Joe were a team in life, but you will always be a team in your heart and spirit. May the joy and happiness you both had together ease your sorrow in this time of sadness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Richard Burke

August 26, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Richard Gori

August 26, 2007

Dear Ellie,
We were shocked to hear of Joe's untimely death. You and Joe were closer than any married couple we knew. You were a team in skating and a team in life. We can only hope that your years of happiness and many good memories will make this loss easier to bear.
You and your family are in our prayers.

Dick, Gigi and Chris Gori

Lynn Cassio

August 26, 2007

Ellie,
We are so sorry to hear about Joe. He was always nice to us and We will miss his wonderful smile. We will keep him, and of course you in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Lynn Cassio
Chrissy Cassio

Tom Beebe

August 26, 2007

Dear Ellie,

Just want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Joe was a gentleman and a wonderful guy. I will miss him.

God Bless,
Tom Beebe

Marilyn Gould and Family

August 26, 2007

Ellie and family, please know that our hearts go out to you and your family and that you will be in our thoughts and prayers.


and Family

Janice Freitag

August 26, 2007

Ellie,
I just heard the sad news from Harold. My heart and thoughts are with you. Joey will always be in your memory and heart. Take care.
Love Janice Freitag (Andelman)

nancy doyle

August 26, 2007

To Ellie and family....please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.. Nancy and Fred Doyle

Janice

August 26, 2007

May you feel his presence always beside you. He will be there whenever you need him. He is your new guardian angel.

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