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Thomas Burke Obituary
Born in Dunmore, he was the son of the late Thomas P. and Dorothy Wickham Coccia Burke. A 1966 graduate of Dunmore High School, he was a master mechanic and owner/operator of Mall Auto Service, Montgomeryville, until his retirement. He was of the Catholic faith, a member of the Harley-Davidson Owners Group and the Scranton Polish Club.
Tommy was a free spirit who loved his Harley and was a huge fan of Elvis Presley. He lived for his family and was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many, and was an avid football fan who was known to wager on games.
He is also survived by two sons, Army CWO-3 Thomas M. Burke and wife, Lex, Fort Lewis, Washington; and John T. Burke and wife, Maureen, Sellersville; two daughters, Maria Creger and husband, Mark, North Carolina; and Tina Skilton and husband, Brian, Telford; three sisters, Marie Cigna and husband, Frank, Scranton; Debbie Metzger, Harleysville; and Rosemarie Derstine, Souderton; two brothers, Timothy Burke, and Patrick Burke and wife, Michelle, all of Scranton; eight grandchildren; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was also preceded in death by his late wife, Jean R. DiMatteo Burke; a son, Timothy D. Burke; three brothers, John Coccia, Frank and Joseph Burke; and his grandmother, Mary C. Burke, who raised him.
There are no calling hours. Private services were held. Interment will be private.
Arrangements by the Edward J. Chomko Funeral Home, 254-268 Railroad Ave., Scranton. Condolences: www.chomkofuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Steve Pace
October 8, 2013
Marie. Pat.Tim and all the. Family so sorry for your loss . I met Tom at least twice. He was very.kind. and very cool. He will be missed.Our.prayers go out to family and.to all. As a fellow biker I will see him some day in biker heaven. Love Steve Donna Emma Rose pace. You need anything please call us.
October 7, 2013
Dear Maria, Tina John and family,
We are praying for your during this time. So sorry for your loss.
Love,
The Rench Family xo
Love, The Rench Family
October 7, 2013
October 7, 2013
Dear Maria, Tina, Joh and family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you during this difficult time. Praying that you recieve peace. God Bless you!
Love,
The Rench family xox
Ray and Alice Mattern
October 7, 2013
This one is a hard one, Tom was my first brother in law, married to my sister Lela, Sis we don't have enough words to say about your losses, all we can say is you are in our prayers with love. If you need anything please contact us. Ray, Alice, Raymond David and Stanley Aaron
Kelly Mattern
October 7, 2013
Aunt Lela skylar and Caden you three have been through way to much in the past three years I am deeply sorry for your loss may Tom rest in peace
October 7, 2013
To Tom's family and all those who knew and loved him,
Our deepest sympathy at this tragic time. He will be remembered as someone who dedicated his life to his family and instilled that loyalty and love into his children. We will miss you, Tom.
Jimmy and Nancy DiMatteo
October 7, 2013
Tina, John and Maria,
Sending our deepest sympathies and prayers to you all.
Much love
The Batogs
October 7, 2013
You will be missed my precious brother. We will never forget you and your love of laughter and your beautiful face. Your time was cut too short with us - I believe God needed you more - at home in heaven with your loved ones. I will cherish the many memories we shared. I love you my brother. Your sister, Rosie
Kelly, Lindsey,and Ricky Gorniak
October 7, 2013
My deep sympathy to Lela, Skylar, Caden and all of Tom's family. He will be missed, such a great guy.
Burke forever
Lela Mattern-Burke
October 7, 2013
My darling, darling husband. Why when we are together our time is always so short I'll never know. I loved you Tom truly from the bottom of my heart. You gave me the greatest gifts in my life, my sons Timothy who you are with now, and Tom. You just got to know your grandchildren Skylar and Caden and they loved you so much. With the passing of their mom in July again we were going to raise two children. My time with you was the best and I truly want you to know that. We came together again due to our losses your late wife, Jean and the passing of our son Tim, but we were meant to comfort each other in this pain. I thank you for the time we did have together like they say through sickness and health till both we do part. I lost you two times in my life but I am so glad to have had you my love now. I believe now you finally are at peace and it was a tragic way to go, but please be at peace and know someday we will all see each other again. Your wife and family
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