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BURKE Thomas W. Jr., of Westwood, formerly of Brighton, Ret. Westwood Firefighter, died at home November 30, 2012. Beloved husband of Paula R. (Perosino) Burke for 37 years. Loving father of Amanda L. Colella and her husband Joseph of Norwood and Anthony T. Burke of Westwood. Brother of Kevin H. Burke of Randolph and his significant other Sarah Floyd of Canton. Also survived by many close family members and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the Holden, Dunn and Lawler Funeral Home, 55 High Rock Street (off Route 109), WESTWOOD on Monday December 3 from 4:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. Funeral from the Funeral Home on Tuesday morning December 4 at 9:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Denis Church, Westwood at 10:00 A.M. Interment with military honors at New Westwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tom’s memory to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, Floor 6, Brookline, MA 02445. Tom was a U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran.

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Published by Boston Herald on Dec. 2, 2012.

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December 8, 2012

Dear Paula, Amanda and Anthony,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. We are thinking of you and send love and prayers to all of you.
Sheryl, Jay, Jenna and Michael Cicerone

December 3, 2012

Paula, Amanda and Anthony,
Diane and I want to extend our sympathy to the entire Burke family. Tom was a great guy with a big personality but more importantly a devoted family man. Amanda and Anthony are his wonderful legacy and a testiment to his devotion! We hope you can take some comfort from all of the years you had together. You are all blessed to have that!
Jim McKinley

Paula Delaney

December 3, 2012

Dear Paula, Amanda and Anthony,
My sympathy in the loss of your husband and father. We had so many wonderful memories of our times in Westwood when the kids were little. May Thomas rest in peace.
Paula Delaney

Dino Papetti

December 3, 2012

Paula, Amanda, and Anthony,
Tom was a wonderful person, a great husband and father. He always had nothing but nice things to say about every one. My grandchildren Breanna, Matthew, and Emily adored him. He will be missed.

Mike @ Dottie Lacroix

December 3, 2012

god Bless, you will be in our prayes

Mike @ Dottie Lacroix

December 3, 2012

Our heart go out to Toms family, he was such a nice and
friendly guy, God Bless

Ralph Papetti

December 3, 2012

Paula, Amanda & Anthony,
I'll miss his big smile and warm welcome every time we met. A great guy.

Christine Ruggiero

December 3, 2012

Rest in peace Tom...Paula Amanda and Anthony i am so sorry for you loss...He is now in a MUCH better place...love you all Christine Ruggiero oxox

Liane Mondello

December 2, 2012

Paula, Amanda,Anthony.
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you all. Sorry we cannot be there for you.
Johnny & Liane

Patrick Stack

December 2, 2012

Kevin,
Many wonderful memories of Tom, you, and your mom and dad.Tom and all the Burkes are in my prayers. My deepest condolences.

Jennifer Rahwan

December 2, 2012

To the Burke Family....the loss of your husband and father is truly heartbreaking! I hope you find peace and comfort in all of your memories with him. I pray that he is resting peacefully now and that he is watching over all of you!

Danny Moriarty

December 2, 2012

Tom you were a great person and friend I will miss you.

December 1, 2012

Paula, Anthony and Amanda so sorry for your lost. May all your wonderful memories get you through the rough times ahead of you. My prayers and thought are with you.
Stacey Mondello-Travalgia

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