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DAVID BURKE Obituary

BURKE, David Warren Peter Of Charlestown, formerly of Eastham, New York and Brookline on April 18, 2014. Beloved husband of Beatrice C. "Trixie" (Pollock) Burke. Loving father of David Warren Burke, Jr. of Manhattan, NY., Terence ONeil Burke of Melrose, Brendan McFeat Burke of Brooklyn, NY., Owen Roe Burke of Los Angeles, CA., and Kathleen Cecile Laird of Bolton. Dear brother of Constance N. Curtis of Milton and the late William H. Burke, Jr., Virginia Meehan and Carol Oulton. Also survived by his ten cherished grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Bell-ODea Funeral Home, 376 Washington St., BROOKLINE on Wednesday morning at 9:10 followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Brookline at 10:00. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours in the funeral home on Tuesday from 4-8. Interment Orleans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations made to the Packard Society at Tufts University, P.O. Box 3306, Boston, MA. 02241-3306 would be appreciated. Veteran U.S. Army. David served for President John F. Kennedys Labor Management Advisory Committee, he was first Chief of Staff to Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy, Executive Vice President of The Dreyfus Corp., Chief of Staff for New York Governor Hugh Carey, Executive Vice President ABC News, President CBS News, and First Chairman of the Broadcasting Board of Governors appointed by President William J. Bill Clinton. For online condolences and directions www.bellodeafuneralhome.com
Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 19 to Apr. 22, 2014.

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Christine Burch

April 28, 2014

David was my "boss". I was 22 - just out of college - and thrilled to be working for Senator Kennedy. I was a kid - but he always treated me with respect, kindness - and a bit of humor. A wonderful decent person. I am honored to have known him
Christine Capito Burch

April 23, 2014

David was a great human being, a faithful friend and a political expert.
He was in many ways responsible for Governor Carey's success in saving New York City from bankruptcy.
My sincere condolences to the family.
Felix Rohatyn

Joe Peyronnin

April 22, 2014

My most heartfelt condolences to you Trixie, and to the Burke family. David was a most remarkable man. He was compassionate, moral and decent. He was extremely wise and deeply intelligent. He thoughtfully counseled political and business leaders, as well as day-to-day journalists. He thought big. He encouraged people to reach for the stars. He was a strong and steady leader. He was committed to the best in journalism. I deeply admired David, and he had an enormous impact on my life. I am most grateful to him, and I am honored to have served by his side.

April 21, 2014

To the entire Burke family, especially Trixie and Terrence, I extend my I condolences on the passing of this truly fine man...With warmest regards, Michael Goldman

April 20, 2014

He was a mentor to me and a friend.
My sincere deist condolences to the Burkes family. God bless him.

Lori eddy

April 20, 2014

Kate and family I am so sorry for your loss

Jennie Massicotte

April 20, 2014

So sorry for your loss, Kate. I remember meeting your Dad.....what a wonderful Grampa.

April 20, 2014

To the Burke Family,

My deepest condolences, Mr. Burke was a fine man who would talk and take interest in everyone he met. He will be missed.

Jim & Lucy Walsh, Westford, MA

Sharon & John Ceruto

April 20, 2014

Our deep condolences to you and you family Kate.

Robyn Comeau

April 19, 2014

So very sorry for your family's loss. Kate speaks of him so lovingly, I feel like I knew him. May you cherish the memories.

Anne Kissel Elliot

April 19, 2014

I had the pleasure and honor to work with David at ABC-TV. He was a great, great human being. The world has lost a true gentleman. My deep condolences to his beloved family.

John Goodman

April 19, 2014

I worked under David at both ABC and CBS News. I learned much from him. A very good man. My thoughts are with his family. - John Goodman

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Bell-O'Dea Funeral Home - Brookline

376 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02445

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Bell-O'Dea Funeral Home - Brookline

376 Washington St, Brookline, MA 02445

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Brookline, MA

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