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1984
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2020
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Thomas Burke Obituary
Thomas graduated from General McLane High School in 2003 and served in the United States Air Force Reserves for six years. He worked various jobs in many different fields and was a very talented musician, especially playing the guitar. He was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Penguins, and Steelers.
In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Robert and Judith Wright, and his paternal grandparents, Tom and Bernadette Burke.
In addition to his mother, survivors include his fiance, Holly Schaefer, of Fairview; his stepson whom he considered his own, Corbin; one brother, Robert Burke and his girlfriend, Amy Grzywinski, of Erie; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Funeral services will be private and burial will be at the convenience of the family. Funeral arrangements were made by the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home Inc., 5000 Wattsburg Rd., Erie, 16504.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
Please visit www.SchmidtFuneralHomeErie.com to sign the Book of Memories.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sponsored by Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home - Erie.
6 Entries
KIRK CZARNECKI
June 17, 2020
He used to be a neighbor of mine many years ago in Erie Pa,My heart goes out to his family.Such a shocking loss,He shall be missed beyond words.
Kirk Czarnecki
June 17, 2020
He used to be a neighbor of mine and my heart goes out to his family what a shock and loss.You will be missed beyond words
Janine Depkon
June 3, 2020
Judy, Steve and I are so sorry to hear about Thomas. I still see him as such a happy kid. I dont even know what to say, except you are in our prayers. Steve and Janine Depkon
school friends
June 3, 2020
Our deepest sympathy We want to offer our prayers
and condolences to your family
fellow graduates of
General McLane High School.
classmates and high school friends Our hearts go
out to you in your time of sorrow.
May you treasure all your memories He will be missed.
Abbey Alward
June 2, 2020
Judy, I am so saddened to see this ❤ Tom will always have a special place in my heart. Thinking of you and your family!
Annette Rilling
June 2, 2020
My deepest sympathy! Judy, I weep with you.
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