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Joan Marie (Garrity) Burke passed away peacefully on September 14, 2013 at the Cincinnati Hospice Center, Blue Ash, OH. Joan was the beloved wife of Thomas A. Burke and loving mother of Sarah B. (Paul) Rogozinski and Kelly A. (John Clifford) Burke. She was the proud and loving grandmother of Erin, Caitlin, and Kevin Rogozinski as well as Sean and Liam Burke Clifford. She was also the dear sister of Ann (Garrity) Maher, and brothers Thomas and Edward Garrity, and sister-in-law of Maureen (Burke) Rowland and fond aunt of many nephews and nieces. Born in New York City, she earned her BA Degree in Elementary Education from Marymount Manhattan College (NYC) and taught school in New York City, Warwick, RI, and Arlington Heights, IL. Joan was a former Board Member of the Cincinnati Special Olympics, an active member and past president of Northeast Welcomers (N.E.W.), the Blue Ash YMCA, and Good Shepherd Church where she served as a Eucharist Minister. She was a most personable and caring individual, an enthusiastic golfer as well as having possessed a love for reading and water aerobics. Family and friends are welcome for visitation at the Gilligan Funeral Home, 8225 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH on Wednesday, September 18 between the hours of 5pm to 8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Good Shepherd Church, 8815 E. Kemper Road, Cincinnati, OH on Thursday, September 19 at 12:00 Noon. Internment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery immediately follows the Mass. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be directed to Hospice Of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263 or Hamilton County Special Olympics, 4790 Red Bank Expressway, Suite 206, Cincinnati, OH 45227. Condolences may be expressed at: GilliganFuneralHomes.com
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for Joan BURKE
September 18, 2013
My dear friend Joan, high school buddy, college classmate, friend through all the years of our lives since then, will be sorely missed. Her kindness, thoughtfulness, support on so many occasions, her prayers always, will never be forgotten. Our sympathy and love goes to all her family.
Bob and Mary Lou Platt, Lyme, Connecticut
Charlotte Mack
September 18, 2013
I only met Joan a few years ago in Naples, Fl where she participated in the aqua class that I taught, we "hit it off" immediately. Her laugh was infectious and she shared so much about her family, I feel like I know each of you. Tom, thank you for sharing her with us. My prayers are with you and your family at this time
Charlotte Mack
Mary Cay Corr
September 18, 2013
I'm glad that the picture has that happy smile that I remember seeing so often when we were at Marymount, NYC. Joan brought a lot of her Irish spirit into our lives over the years and she will be missed but not forgotten when we assemble.
September 16, 2013
Joan was simply a wonderful woman who brought a beautiful smile and joyful spirit to VCC water aerobics. She will be sorely missed. Our prayers for God's comfort are with you! Jan Barone, Zanesville,Ohio
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Lynda Edwards
September 15, 2013
Joan will be missed at Vanderbilt! Her smile and enthusiasm was a joy to all who knew her. I was fortunate to attend water aerobics with her. She always worked hard--was the only one who wore the blue resistance gloves. Last year I bought a pair of those gloves--never wore them, but in my bag I have those gloves and will keep them there to remember sweet Joan!! God bless!
September 15, 2013
Our Deepest sympathies to Sarah and all of your family. We will keep you in our prayers and thoughts. The Dougherty's
Tom Garrity
September 15, 2013
My earliest memories are of my sister Joan who was a beautiful smiling baby with a large curl in the middle of her forehead. I started the first grade a week after she was born and shortly after was able to win a first prize, choosing a large doll. It actually drew a laugh I had not heard before. She always seemed to communicate inspiration, encouragement and happiness, which continued and grew after she married Tom. A large part of my heart has gone with her and only prayers seem to reconnect me. You all have my love in your bereavement.
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