Photo courtesy of Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home - Carthage
Sep 5, 1963 - May 4, 2024
Our sincerest sympathies to the whole family for the loss of the gentle giant with a huge heart. One of the most helpful people I ever worked with at Carthage Elementary. God speed, Gene.
Eileen and Gary Winters
May 12, 2024 | Bradenton, FL | Coworker
Virginia and Gene so sorry for your loss.
Nancy and Ron Rome
May 08, 2024 | Carthage, NY | Family
I am so sorry to hear of Genes passing Brenda, I know he will be missed by many, praying for peace for you all.
Jody Mono
May 07, 2024 | Natural Bridge, NY | Friend
My sincere condolences to Gene's family and friends. I remember many conversations with Gene in the Carthage Elementary School Library over the years as we contemplated world problems. Thinking of those chats makes me smile as I remember how he generally summed up the topic of the day-he said it was pretty much all about common sense.
Camelia (Cam) Moses
May 07, 2024 | Baldwinsville, NY | Coworker
So very sorry for your loss my dear friend, thinking of you and your family Brenda XOXO
Joyce farrell
May 06, 2024 | Evans Mills, NY | Friend
I worked for Gene for many years, he was not only the best boss ever he was kind and cared about everyone around him. I loved talking to him and hearing all of the stories he would tell. He was the only person that was ever allowed to call me by my full name. My heart goes out to his family
Cindy Mulvaney
May 06, 2024 | Carthage, NY | Coworker
Gene Michael Burke, Jr., 60, of US Rt. 11, Watertown, died Saturday, May 4,2024 at University Hospital SUNY Health and Science Center in Syracuse.
Gene was born on September 5,1963 in Watertown, the son of Gene M. and Virginia (Nevills) Burke Sr. He was a 1981 graduate of Carthage Central High School. He married the former Brenda Ferguson on December 9,1995 in Champion. Gene was employed by Carthage Central School District as a custodian for 34 years until becoming disabled.
He loved woodworking, spending time at his hunting camp and being with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife: Brenda Burke of Watertown, one daughter: Cacee Comfort of Carthage, one son: Gene (Britney) Burke III of Carthage, NY; his father, Gene Burke Sr. of Carthage, his mother, Virginia Burke of Carthage, a sister: Laurie Carr of Queensbury, 4 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild. He is predeceased by his brother-in-law, Jerry Carr.
Funeral services will be held privately by the family at the Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home in Carthage. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 10th at the Elks Lodge in Carthage from 6-9pm. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Jefferson County, 1398 Gotham St., Watertown, NY 13601. To leave a condolence, go to www.bezanillafh.com.
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