Richard T. "Dick" Burke

All of my love and support go out to especially Carol, Lisa and Jill. Pop, Dad was a very special man and I know you all loved him dearly. Always remember those special times. They didn't have to be ellaborate to be a special memory that you will hold onto forever. If you need anything, please reach out to me. Love you dearly!

DEAR AUNT JOAN,
THEY SAY THAT THERE ARE ANGELS ON EARTH AND I TRULY BELIEVE THAT UNCLE RICHARD WAS ONE OF THEM. HIS LOVING WAYS AND KIND HEART WERE A GIFT FROM GOD. HE SPREAD JOY AND LOVE TO ALL OF US, HE WAS A GENTLE SOUL. I HOPE HE WILL BE HOLDING FLOWERS FOR ME AS I WAS SO LUCKY TO DO FOR YOU AND HIM. LOVE YOU SO.

Dear Family & Friends, I only recently met Richard at Meadowview Rehab in Williamstown where my mother was a patient. When his nurse found out that he was from Paulsboro she said the lady in the next room was from Paulsboro and she wheeled him down to meet her. So your an "Old River Rat" too he said to her. They had a good time comparing old friends. When I showed up later and stopped in to see him I found out that he knew my dad ( who was a Paulsboro Cop )and my uncle's Ray & Mackie. We had...

Truly a professional police officer and friend. He was a role model for "young officers" in both his demeanor and appearance. It was a honor to know and work alongside "Burkie".

Richard,Husband,father and grandfather you are at peace now and you will be missed.

Aunt Joan, Nancy, Jane, Carol, Rick and families, I just want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Words cannot express how we feel. Uncle Rich was a very special person to us and I will miss him with all of my heart. He was a loving godfather to me and I know he is joining my godmother, Aunt Alice, up in heaven to watch over all of us. I will miss his sweet smile and how he always made me, Ed, my daughters and especially my mother feel very special. Love you...

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. So sorry for your loss.

I will cherish all the times we shared together as I was growing up. I will always remember the "Cousin Ralph" stories and the thousands of times he just had to tug at my ponytail. I always liked listening to his stories of growing up in Paulsboro. I'm going to miss him tremendously (I already do.) I am glad that he is no longer in any pain and that he has gone to a better place where I am sure he'll be looking down on us. I only hope that I continue to make him proud. I will love you...