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Kevin Philip Burke

Charlestown, Rhode Island

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CHARLESTOWN - Kevin P. Burke, 70, of Charlestown, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2015, surrounded by those that he loved. Born in Framingham, Mass., he was the son of the late Philip W. Burke and Eleonora F. Burke. He attended St. Mark's School and Georgetown University. He was drawn to the...

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Sad to here of your loss he will be missed Godspeed my friend guzzis 4eva.

Kevin was a friend that embodied the sentiment that the only reason to live is to serve humanity. He was loved. A kindred-soul.PEACE

Best known for the 1968 hit song 'Can't Find The Time', Orpheus is Bruce Arnold, Elliot Sherman, John Arnold, Howie Hersh and Bernard 'Pretty' Purdie

Kevin (or "K.P." as we knew him) began performing with us in 1970 and when work began on our fourth album that Winter, we asked him to contribute harmonica solos for the tracks "Nunnery" and "Sweet Life". Kevin nailed them in one take! Unfortunately he was too ill to join us for our reunion shows last year but his brilliant playing lives on in recordings with both Two Foot Lamb Door and Orpheus. R.I.P. K.P.

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Just heard of Kevin's passing. I will always remember him not only for his years of dedication to the success of McCarthy Pools but that he considered us his family for many years to follow

God Bless your memory and comfort your loved ones. Louisa and I were so saddened to hear of your passing. We have such good memories from years gone by.

to kevin's children, donna and elliot: kevin was a reliable friend who helped me whenever i called on him. i never had a conversation with him that he didn't talk about "my friend elliot". i am privileged to have been close to eleanora, and rejoice in the great promise we have that life continues after this one.

A very nice guy, and tho i knew him for only a short time he impressed me with his warmth and friendlihess. my condolences go to the famiy.... George Bennero

to kevin's children and donna: kevin was the reliable friend i called on many times. i am privileged to have been close to eleanora and rejoice in the great promise we have, that life continues after this one.

To the Burke family my deepest sympathy on this great loss of life. Rest in Peace Kevin. He was part of the fabric in Green Hill and will be sorely missed. His smile, his wave, his fishing. He would beam when he would talk about his grandchildren. Such a lovely wonderful soul.