ROGER W. BURKE Jr.

“The Giants win the Pennant! The Giants win the Pennant!” It was October 1954. My cousin Roger and I were both eight years old.

As I remember it, Roger was still excited, hours if not days after the game was over. “Did you hear it? Did you hear it?” He might even have been jumping up and down. He was asking if I had heard the announcer scream those words at the close of the final game of the World Series: the New York Giants had defeated the Cleveland Indians. Bless you, Roger – once...

To the Burke Family,

Roger was first my business associate and finally, and, most importantly, my friend. He always had a smile on his face. A smile that beamed with the kindness and joy that existed within him. And often, that smile accompanied some joke or story that would make whomever he was speaking with laugh. Those are the things I will miss most about Roger, but that I will also always remember. He made me smile, he made me laugh, he made me happy. He will be missed.

To the Burke Family,

Roger was one of the kindest, most generous people I have had the pleasure to work with. I will miss his sharp wit and sense of humor. I will miss his smile and the light he brought to the OIG.

Jennifer, Aunt Myrtle, Beverly-
We are saddened to learn of Roger's passing. I have fond memories of the time he and I got together when I was in DC on a recruiting trip for Russell Sage College. We laughed, swapped stories of our youth and family get togethers and enjoyed a great meal. I was thrilled to learn that he enjoyed reading the genealogy research I compiled on the family. He fought a long battle and was triumphant for a long time. God called him home and now it's time for...

Dear Mrs. Burke, Beverly, Kathleen, Jennifer, and all the family,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences in your loss of Roger. I'm sorry I wasn't able to be at his memorial service. I met Roger when I came to work at the Labor Department as a young attorney. I sat in his division of the Solicitor's Office (i.e., the Civil Rights Division) for my first two weeks, until I received my permanent assignment. During those weeks, Roger was friendly, helpful, and encouraging. After I left...

I met Roger at GW in 1968. We lived at Welling Hall, which is long gone. We partied, played a lot of pick-up hoops, and studied enough to get through. Amazingly, we both became lawyers. I moved back to York, Pa, my hometown, but we kept in touch and remained good friends.. Jack Nargil called and informed me of Roger's death. I was deeply saddened. I will miss you, Bro.

Roger lived his life with nobility facing adversity with a smile!

I was so shocked and sad to hear of my Nephew Roger's death. We haven't always been in touch but my love was always with him. Tony and my prayers and love are with Jennifer, Myrtle and Beverly. May he Rest in Peace.