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Charmion Burke Obituary

BURKE - Charmion Tampy (nee Villa) August 9, 2008, wife of the late Matthew Burke, M.D.; mother of Matthew, M.D. (Vicki Sistek), Charles (Kathleen), Mary (Hon. Paul Buck) Buchanan, James (Sue Bernier), Jeannie (Bob) Miller, John (Jennifer Griffin), Kathleen (Thomas Taps) Prendergast, Eileen (Saeed Abbasi) and the late Mark Burke; sister of June Lederer; also survived by 12 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the CHAS. F. McMAHON FUNERAL HOME, INC., 982 Abbott Rd., Tuesday from 3-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at St. Michaels R.C. Church, 631 Washington St. at 10 AM. Please assemble at church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Special Olympics.

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Published by Buffalo News from Aug. 11 to Aug. 12, 2008.

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George Uschold

August 15, 2008

Charlie and the entire Burke clan: Celebrate the contributions your Mom made to helping many of us to make it though adolescence. She managed to supervise and guide a substantial number of South Buffalo kids on the trampoline on the 2nd floor and in summer at the lake house. She developed and managed the list of assignments for everyone from dishwashing to digging trenches for drainage and held us accountable to complete the tasks. I cherish those time with her and all of you.

Susan Speck

August 13, 2008

The Burke Family -
May your memories be a source of comfort at this time.
I have wonderful ones of both your parents.

katy and Joe domiano

August 12, 2008

Kathy and family..
we are so sorry for your loss. Ours prayers and thoughts are with you,

Susan Vanderbush

August 12, 2008

Kathy & family -
I am very sorry about the loss of your mom. I know how important family is to you and your entire family. You are in my heart and prayers. She is smiling down on you!

The Neil McKeague Family

August 12, 2008

Dear Kathy, Taps & The Entrie Burke Family :
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. Please accept our deepest sympathies and sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.

Candy and Tim Sullivan

August 12, 2008

Tampy 's legacy lives on with the amazing children she raised.She will truly be missed .

Jonny & Molly

August 11, 2008

Our condolences and happy memories, we're thinking of the Burkes and all the friends and family who knew how sweet Mrs. Burke was.

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