Photo courtesy of Gately Funeral Home - Melrose
Melrose, Massachusetts
Feb 6, 1924 – Mar 6, 2019 (Age 95)
Robert J. Burke passed away at the Whidden Hospital in Everett on March 6, 2019. He was 95 years of age. Mr. Burke was born in Newton on February 6, 1924 to the late Edward P. & Anne (MacDonald) Burke. He was raised in Newton and graduated from Newton High School. Robert served his country...
Read MoreBo, Dan, Mike, Timmy, Cindy, and Marylou I'll always remember your dad as being a very nice man and neighbor. Sorry to hear about his passing. He liked to call me by my last name "hey madden" I wonder who he got that from.
stephen madden
March 23, 2019 | Tewksbury, MA | Family Friend
Great guy was always kind to me growing up at Hockeytown and Mt Hood. Drove me and Hecter in the Step Van. Came to our games when I played with Bo. everyone loved him, and will never forget him.
Vincent DeBenedictis
March 13, 2019 | Friend
Prayers of comfort and peace to Danny, Susan and the family. Your Dad lived a long life Danny and I know you have many fond memories. Blessings and much love
Francis Burnett
March 13, 2019 | Winthrop, MA | Friend
Many fond memories. Our condolences to the entire Burke family. Kelly and Bruce Maxwell
Kelly Maxwell
March 11, 2019 | Holden, MA | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
MARK AND KELLY DONELAN
March 11, 2019 | DANVERS, MA
Very sorry to hear of Mr. Burke's passing. We have very fond memories of Bob and Agnes from the Mt Hood neighborhood. Our condolences to his entire family.
The Bright Family
Janet Bright
March 10, 2019 | Melrose, MA | Neighbor
We are so sorry to hear about this. We all loved Uncle Bob very much. Our thoughts are with the whole family.
Andrew Scheferman & Family
Andrew Scheferman
March 10, 2019 | Merrick, NY | Family
We are all sorry for your loss.
Marty Gately
March 10, 2019 | Malden, MA | Friend
What a beautiful story about your dad!
He lived a long and full life. May he Rest In Peace. See you Sunday. Love J & MJ
Mary-Jane & John Beach
March 07, 2019 | Yarmouth Port, MA | Family
