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William Burke Obituary

William P. Burke
William P. Burke, 82, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, December 24, 2012. He was born June 21, 1930 in Scranton; son of the late William and Mary (Kenahan) Burke. He is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Mary Lou Burke. William was a graduate of Central High and the University of Scranton. He proudly served in the US Navy during the Korean War aboard the USS Lake Champlain. William was employed as an Internal Revenue Service Agent until his retirement. He was a parishioner of Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. William will be remembered for his enjoyment of golf and politics, his knowledge of the stock market and most importantly the love of his family. Survivors: He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Mary; four sons, Bill and his wife Stacey of Bethlehem; Tim and his wife Barbara of Hampstead, MD; Patrick and his wife Monica of Mesa, AZ and Paul and his wife Melissa of Bethlehem; nine grandchildren and his sister, Anne Swift of Clarks Summit, PA. He was predeceased by his sister, Joan Burke and his brother, John. Services: A visitation will be held at the Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018 on Friday, December 28, 2012 from 5-7 p.m. Another visitation will be held from 9-9:45 a.m. on Saturday at Notre Dame of Bethlehem, 1861 Catasauqua Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18018 with a Mass of Christian Burial to immediately follow. Burial will be held at Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church. Condolences may be made online at www.connellfuneral.com.

Published by Morning Call on Dec. 26, 2012.
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To the entire Burke Family my condolences and sympathy goes out to each one of you. God Bless Your Entire Family.

Sean Mahoney

December 31, 2012

Burke Family, We just heard of Bill passing..our prayers are with you all. Bill was a faithfull man who just loved to make people laugh. God Bless you all...Dennis & Kathy Costello

December 29, 2012

Our prayers and best wishes to Bill and Stacey and the rest of the Burke family

Trish/Dennis O'Donnell

December 28, 2012

Condolences to Paul & Melissa and the rest of the Burke family.

Your father served his Country, Church and Family with selflessness and without hesitation. His courage and loyalty will inspire many generations of the Burke family.

Christopher Dale

December 28, 2012

Expressing my sincere sympathy to Patrick, and the Burke family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joan Snyder

December 27, 2012

Bill,

I'm sorry about your Dad

Joe McDonald

December 26, 2012

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