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Indianapolis - Thomas Patrick (Pat) Burke, 74, of Indianapolis, IN, passed peacefully away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018.
Born in Louisville, KY, on August 11, 1944, Pat was a graduate of Trinity High School and University of Louisville. He was preceded in death by parents Margaret Ann (Kretz) and Thomas Henry Burke and brothers Dr. Daniel Burke and Donald Burke.
He is survived by his wife of almost 52 years, Helen C. (Kuhn) Burke; daughter Eileen Dennie (David) and son Sean Burke (Ellecia); sister Joan Bader (Allen); and grandchildren Jake and Molly Dennie, and Conor, Ryan and Dylan Burke.
Pat served on the Parish Council of Christ the King Catholic Church, was recognized in the Hall of Fame of Bishop Chatard High School and was a former president of Haverford Little League. He was a member of Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity, the Knights of Columbus, the American Legion and the Ancient Order of Hibernians.
His family extends sincere thanks to the doctors and staff of VA Medical Center Oncology Department, Midwest Eye Institute, and St. Vincent Hospice. Special thanks also to friends and family for the many visits and expressions of love he received.
Please think of Pat when donating to your favorite charity or doing an act of kindness.
Visitation for Pat will be held at Indiana Funeral Care at 8151 Allisonville Road in Indianapolis on Friday, October 12, 4-8 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Christ the King Church, 5884 N. Crittenden Avenue, Saturday, October 13, 10:30 a.m., with calling an hour before the service.
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October 6, 2018
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Burke. May the love of God and heartwarming memories of your dearly loved family member and friend give you comfort beyond measure. (1 John 4:9)
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Indiana Funeral Care - Indianapolis8151 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46250
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