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Thomas Burke Obituary
He was the husband of Mary D. (Bannon) Burke. They had been married for 50 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late John J. and Mildred F. (Burke) Burke. He was a resident of West Warwick for most of his life.
Mr. Burke was a textile printer with various textile companies for 30 years before retiring and later becoming the director of transportation for the former Stat Lab, Inc. He was a Army Veteran, a communicant of SS. Peter & Paul Church and the former St. James Parish, a member of the Gibson Council Knights of Columbus # 181, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, Pawtuxet Valley, former financial secretary of the Machine Printers and Engravers Association and a lifelong Democrat.
Besides his wife he leaves a daughter, Mary E. White and her husband Bill of Warwick; five sons, Michael J. Burke and his wife Diane of Suwanee, GA, John P. and Stephen T. Burke both of West Warwick, Patrick T. Burke and his wife Bea of Glocester and Thomas J. Burke and his wife Sherry Weitzen of Providence and ten grandchildren. He was the brother of the late John J. Burke.
His funeral will be held Tuesday, at 8:45 am from the HENAULT GALLOGLY Funeral Home, 5 Eddy St., West Warwick. A Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am in SS. Peter & Paul Church, Highland St., West Warwick. Burial with military honors will follow in the Parish Cemetery. Visiting hours Monday 4-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions to VNA of RI, 475 Kilvert St., Ste. 400, Warwick, RI 02886 in his memory would be appreciated. Information and condolences, please visit: www.henault-gallogly.com
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Memories and Condolences
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FRANK&CAROL VESCERA
July 23, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
TOM AND JOANNE MCGUIRE
July 21, 2008
DEAR MARY AND THE BURKE FAMILY. OUR SYMPATHY GOES OUT FOR YOUR LOSS. COUSIN TOM AND JOANNE MCGUIRE
VI AND ED MCGUIRE
July 21, 2008
DEAR MARY AND FAMILY.AUNTIE VI AND UNCLE EDDIE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Frederick Woolfall
July 21, 2008
Mom And Dad, William we are waiting to be with you again.
Pam Belcher
July 21, 2008
Mrs. Burke and Family -
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Mr. Burke in the recliner at the beach house with a big smile on his face! I looked forward to visiting you and your familly every year. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Maureen Miller
July 21, 2008
Patrick and family,
I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers and thoughts are with you.
Love Moe
Mary DePrete
July 21, 2008
Dear Mary and family:
Our deepest sympathies during this difficult time. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary & Mike DePrete
Colleen Selwyn
July 20, 2008
Pat,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your dad.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bob and Sandy White
July 20, 2008
Dear Mary and family Auntie Sandy and I can not express how sorry we feel for your loss. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your whole family.
Don Theroux
July 20, 2008
MARY AND FAMILY
May your future days be filled with happy times you shared as a family, replacing the hardships of Tom's illness. Our life connections go back to our days at St James, he being my driver during his senior year at LaSalle and my freshman year, and our children sharing some of these same and wonderful memories of St James as they shared classes there, also. Best regards and I will pray for Tom and each of you. With much sympathy.
Maura (Hynes) Turner
July 20, 2008
Tom ~ I am so sorry to hear of the loss that has come to you and your family. I have many fond memories of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Pam and Ray Caraballo
July 20, 2008
Mary and family:
Please accept our deepest sympathies........always hold his memory close to your hearts !!!
Peace, Love and Friendship,
July 20, 2008
Dearest Mary and Family,
We have so many fond memories of Tom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. He is now at peace with his Lord.
Love,
Ann & Bud
Gale & Paul Hicks
July 20, 2008
Mrs. Burke & family
We are deeply saddened by your loss. Tom was kind, caring, witty, fun-loving ...we could go on forever in describing him. He really put up a brave battle . His love of life was bigger than all of us and we were always laughing and smiling by his quick humor. You are blessed to have so many fond memories of life with Tom.......and the love from your family to my sister Linda touches my heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joanie Ray
July 20, 2008
My thought and prayers are with you and all of your family at this diffuicult time. I hope and pray that your memories will fill you heart with a smile.
TONY CANIGLIA
July 20, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
rose and al verrier
July 20, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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