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Peter Harmen Burke
Peter Harmen Burke, age 67, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2018 at The Connecticut Hospice after a yearlong battle with cancer. He was born in Bridgeport, CT to the late Harmen P Burke and Mary C Burke. He was predeceased by his two beloved cats Knick Knack and Oliver. He graduated in 1970 from Notre Dame Boys High School in Fairfield, CT. He was formally employed by Spaners Pharmacy, Gimbels, News Plus and Dan Ropers Window and Siding. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge. Survivors include his brothers Edward Burke, John Burke, Joseph Burke and his sister Clare Biagioni, niece and goddaughter Nicole Lupo, nephews Jon, Matthew and Michael Burke. We thank all of his friends near and far that have supported Peter through his illness. Contributions in his name can be made to Yale New Haven Smilow Cancer Center and The Stratford Cat Project. A celebration of his life will be announced at a later date.
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Hello my dear Peter,
I can't believe it has been 5 years.
I just know that since our Bill is with you now you two must
be getting into all kinds of trouble. BUT!! I am sure our Nancy
is keeping you two under control. lol....
Oh Peter I hope you keep a good watch over us and you too Bill.
I miss you so much my friend. I always watch our clouds and have
so many memories of all our pictures of them.
Danny still takes many pictures of the clouds.
You and Bill and our friend Nancy and Steve stay out of trouble, okay.
We all miss you but know you will never be forgotten. None of you will.
Love and hugs Peter. xoxo
Betty Curatolo
Friend
September 5, 2023
Good morning in Heaven Peter.
A day doesn't go by without you in my thoughts and in my heart.
Peter, our buddy Bill has been very sick. We are all missing him.
I am sure he has been talking to you. He too misses you so much Peter.
Please watch over our Bill my dear Peter.
Danny and I always look ip Peter. We think of our talks and pictures we took of all the clouds. Oh how I miss uou.
Well keep busy my friend. Snd try and stay out of trouble. Lol.
Rest easy Peter.
Loving and thinking of you always.
Betty Curatolo
Friend
September 5, 2022
Good morning in Heaven Peter.
It has been 2 years since you left us.
But not really my friend. You are always
in our hearts and minds.
I look up to the sky and I feel so close to you
my friend. Every cloud I see I talk to you about it.
I even sometimes like to think you are on one and waving to me.
I can dream can't I.
Peter look out for all of us down here. Maybe you have
the magic touch.
Love to you always. Rest in Peace my sweet gentle friend.
Betty Curatolo
Friend
September 6, 2020
Hi Peter...thinking of you today in Heaven...
MaryBeth Minto
Friend
September 5, 2020
Hi Pete, I found out by chance that the US Navy's first 2 subs, USS 1, USS 2, were built in BPT, Conn. Too bad the sub building company didn't last, we could have had great paying jobs and stories to tell. Just something I know you'd be interested in.
Robert Albrecht
September 10, 2019
Sending Sympathy & Prayers to Pete's loved ones. He was a very nice man. Very gentle and kind. May he Rest In Peace.
Patti Saad
P Saad
February 5, 2019
Dear Pete, didn't know you had been sick. So sorry you had to leave us. I know you're in a peaceful place. You were/are such a nice person. You will be missed Peter ! God Bless You ! June, MaryBeth and Patricia Minto...
MaryBeth Minto
February 4, 2019
Peter, miss you so much! Seems every day in my Facebook memories, there you are,, with either gorgeous photos or recipes shared with me, every day of every year. Have caught myself so many times getting ready to share something with you or getting ready to call you. After all the suffering you went through with such a loving and positive attitude, I'm glad you're at peace and no longer in pain. Love & prayers to your family!
Kathy Kelley
November 12, 2018
Sorry, I missed talking to you, old buddy. I I'm glad I got to know you at Gimbels. Always a little off on purpose, just to see what people would say. And looking at the fun side of things. Hey I got cats now. Didn't know you liked angels Pete. Miss you, Pete.
Robert Albrecht
November 9, 2018
Pete was a good guy. I wish I had kept in touch better. I didn't know he left us for that better place we all hope to go to. Miss you Pete. I'm sorry.
Robert Albrecht
Friend
November 9, 2018
Rest on the arns of our Lord, Pete. I'll miss our fb private messages. You always brought a smile to my heart. Many years have passed from back in the day. My awning is still looking pretty good 20 years later. I'll always remember you with great fondness. You'll always be a blessing.
Barbara Beard
September 14, 2018
I've known Peter for many years. In person, growing up seeing him daily at News Plus. On FB for many years after leaving CT. He was always kind and respecting of everyone he came into contact with. Never saw him without a smile and a kind word. I just wish I could have seen him, one last time when I visit CT, next week. God Bless the Burke Family
Dino Pirulli
September 12, 2018
Peter was the kindest and most compassionate man that i have ever met. And i loved him dearly. Fly with the Angels, my friend.
Janice DiNapoli
September 12, 2018
It was a pleasure to have known Peter on FB for many years.. He was liked, loved, and admired by many. He was a true friend who will be missed. Diana Liza
Diana Liza
September 12, 2018
to my friend peter,we traveled a long road together as we grew up at notre dame of fairfield, and became friends even thought we went are seperate ways after 1970, are friendship never wavered, after a long and hard fight against this dreaded diaese,its time to sleep with no pain.will always remember you. always mark mastrone
September 12, 2018
Oh Peter, I am so missing you. You put up quite a fight with this Battle. I am truly blessed for having known you and so inspired by you. My dear Peter, I know you are finally at Peace and with your family and cats. I will always have you in my heart and in my thoughts. Your with the Angels and flying from cloud to cloud. I will look up and always see you my friend. My deepest Sympathy to all of Peter's family and friends. God Bless our Peter.
Betty Curatolo
September 11, 2018
Peter thank u so much for the friendship and you will always remain in my heart. May u Rest in Peace in heaven with our Creator wherein no more pain... All is happiness in heaven. Peter u will always be missed and remembered
My deepest condolences to the family of Peter.
Cory Penaroyo
September 11, 2018
Peter thank u so much for the friendship and you will always remain in my heart. May u Rest in Peace in heaven with our Creator wherein no more pain... All is happiness in heaven. Peter u will always be missed and remembered
My deepest condolences to the family of Peter.
Cory Penaroyo
September 11, 2018
We Were friends, roommates and shared friends,partys, card games, drinks, laughs, and just talking.I wanted to call you today but realized you now crossed over to heaven. I will see you when I get to heaven one day. I don't have any close friends left. I hope you are enjoying heaven. Your family was lucky to have you.
Nataly Block
September 11, 2018
My sweet, funny, wonderful friend. Always remember you my hunny bunny. God bless your family and friends, miss you already. I know I will see you again someday.
September 11, 2018
miss you peter RIP
elaine swenson
September 11, 2018
Peter i didnt know you well only from fb and many of se friends on fb but known you long enough to know you are a true sweetheart so warmhearted loving caring and will be missed by me and so many others we all loved you God bless you Peter and rest in peace my friend
Sherri Rowell
September 11, 2018
Buddy & I will miss you so very much, Peter! You were one of the truly best men and greatest friend we've had the privilege of having in our lives.
Buddy & Kathy Kelley
September 11, 2018
Sorry for the loss of an awesome person.
Dorothy Odom
September 11, 2018
Monique Ciliberti
September 11, 2018
Will miss you my FB buddy. Hope where you are now is all you expected it to be. Till we meet again.
William Soper
September 11, 2018
Peter-I will always remember your kindness and willingness to help. RIP my Words With Friends partner. You will be missed.
Patty WAGNER
September 11, 2018
rest in peace my dear friend
You will be always in my memories my dear friend.
Brigitte Krupp
September 11, 2018
Brigitte Krupp
September 11, 2018
Peter,
I will always remember you coming to the club with Terry and your camera. Your suffering is over. RIP my friend.
Diane Lally
September 11, 2018
I will miss you, Peter ~~ I already do. I was blessed to call you friend.
Elizabeth Moak
September 11, 2018
REST IN PEACE MY GOOD FRIEND PETER. YOU WERE A GOOD MAN. I WILL MISS YOU.
PETER MILA
September 11, 2018
I lit on a candle for you in the Cathedral of Cologne. It burns forever. And you will always be in my memories. I miss you my dear friend. I know that you have no more pain and you live in peace and harmony in another world.
Brigitte
September 11, 2018
Dear Clare & Family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Peter. He is Home in Heaven pain free. Cherish your memories.
Love,Regi.
Regina Caschetto
September 11, 2018
Dear Clare & Family,
So sorry to hear of Peters passing. He is Home in Heaven pain free. Cherish your memories.
Love, Regi.
Regina Caschetto
September 11, 2018
Rip Peter, Heaven has a new Angel
Darlene Puccilli-Voight
September 11, 2018
My Dearest Friend Peter. I have been so blessed to have known you and have always been so proud to call you my friend. I miss you terribly You were one of a kind. You were kind, compassionate, loving, intelligent, witty and a gentlemen. You will live in my heart for the rest of my life! Glad you aren't suffering <3 Love you always! Rest in Peace
Mindy ONeal
September 10, 2018
Mindy ONeal
September 10, 2018
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