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BERNIE BURKE Obituary

BURKE, Bernie M. 88 All-American Captain of 1949 BC Hockey Team of Newton and Bonita Springs, FL entered into eternal rest on August 13, 2013. Devoted husband for over 49 years to the late Jacqueline (Wallace) Burke. Loving father of Joseph of Braintree, Kristen Grant and her husband Warren of Queens, NY, John and his wife Mary of Albany, NY and Thomas and his wife Tracy of Sutton. Devoted grandfather of Kevin, Jillian, Michael, Taylor and Sara. Favorite brother-in-law of Eleanor Bernard. Son of the late Bernard M. and Margaret (Mullen). Funeral from the Lehman Reen & McNamara Funeral Home, 63 Chestnut Hill Ave. (nr. Brighton Courthouse) BRIGHTON, Monday at 9:15 a.m. Funeral Mass in Our Lady Help of Christians Church, 573 Washington Street, Newton at 10:30 a.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting Hours Sunday 4-8 p.m. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Waltham. Late owner of Burke Drugstore Newton. BC High Hall of Fame and BC Athletic Hall of Fame, Goalie on BC s 1949 National Championship Hockey Team, Member of the US National Hockey Team who won the Silver Medal in World Championship in London 1950, BC Freshman Hockey Coach 1951-1971, Goalie Coach 1971-1993, One of the founding members of BC Hockey Pikes Peak Club, longtime college hockey and football official, board member Peoples Federal Savings Bank. Navy Veteran WW II member 8th Beach Battalion in the European and Pacific Theaters. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Bernie may be made to the Pikes Peak Club Conte Forum, Room 309, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467. Funeral Home Handicapped Accessible. For directions and guest book please visit www.lehmanreen.com Lehman Reen & McNamara Funeral Home Brighton617-782-1000

Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 15 to Aug. 18, 2013.
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Joe, Chrissy, John and Tom - just wanted to send a note to say what a wonderful man your dad was and my memories of him will always bring a smile. He was so warm, kind and had a twinkle in his eye like a true Irishman. I know he was beyond proud of the services held for him...
Wishing you all much love in the days ahead.

Cristina Geraci (McNamara)

August 30, 2013

We are sorry to hear of his passing.WE had lots for good times together in florida .We will miss him
Dick and Miriam Morgan

August 20, 2013

To the Burke Family:
It is with a sad hart that I read ofBernie's recent death.
I wasa teammate of his at BC- the hockey team of '46 & '47.
We shared many great memorieds together with the Songin's and the Ceglarski's over the years at BC. A wonderful dad, a devoted veteran, and a truly wonderful gentleman. He will be dearly missed but not forgotten.
Our prayers and thoughts are with your family. I shall always a remember my great teammate in my daily masses.
May our Lord welcome him home!!
Best regards,
Ed Clasby '50
Worcester, MA 01602

August 18, 2013

To the Burke Family:

My sincere condolences. Bernie was a wonderful caring person. No matter what time of day or night Bernie was always available to fill a perscription or anything else you needed if you were sick. He was a corner stone to the families in Newton Corner he will never be forgotten for his warm smile and generous nature. God bless! Eleanor Desmond Miele

August 18, 2013

Rest in peace Mr Burke! You were a great mentor and friend to the neighborhood.

Tom Desmond

August 17, 2013

Bernie,
You will be truly missed. My family will always be grateful for your kindness when you ran your drug store. I also enjoyed teasing you with our rivalry between Boston College and Northeastern University. Rest In Peace,

Ed Desmond
Hyde Park, MA

Ed Desmond

August 17, 2013

I met Bernie going to BC hockey games with my Uncle James Edgeworth. Bernie was always so gracious. He truly cared about people and it showed. I will never forget him. It was an honor getting to know him. My deepest sympathies.

jennifer briand

August 16, 2013

Bernie was the epitome of the neighborhood merchant that made the pre turnpike Newton corner such a great place to be a kid. You could always get an extra pump of vanilla in your coke if he was working the soda fountain or a bit more ice cream in your frappe. A good man and a good guy all around.

Paul Moriarity

August 16, 2013

We will all miss Bernie at Worthington, he was a real gentleman and a good friend. He will sleep with the Angels. Joe O'Rourke.

August 16, 2013

"Ever to Excel" RIP

David Bernard

August 16, 2013

"Ever to Excel" RIP

David Bernard

August 16, 2013

"Ever to Excel" RIP

David Bernard

August 16, 2013

To the family of Bernie Burke, please accept our most heartfelt sympathy. Bernie was a wonderful person who always had a twinkle in his eye. We remember his love for Boston College and his great accomplishments. He is truly a loyal son of Boston College. We can still see Bernie and Snooks Kelley on the ice at McHugh. Bernie will be fondly remembered by us. Richard and Cheryl Schoenfeld

Richard and Cheryl Schoenfeld

August 16, 2013

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63 Chestnut Hill Avenue, Brighton, MA 02135

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10:30 a.m.

Our Lady Help of Christians Church

573 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02135

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