Bronze Star Memorials: Remembering the life, death and legacy of Joseph Burke.
Joseph Edward Burke of the Green Ridge section of Scranton passed away March 27. He was a lifelong resident of Scranton, born on July 12, 1923, to parents Joseph Charles and Theresa. In his 96 years, he lived a remarkable life that was centered on a sense of duty and a commitment to family. He was a family man from a young age, stepping in at the age of 16 to support his mother and siblings after the sudden passing of his father, a Scranton police officer. When he was 20 years old, he...
