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Thomas Bourke Obituary

BOURKE, SR. , Thomas E. On November 17, 2007, THOMAS E. BOURKE, SR; beloved husband of the late Wanetta G. Bourke (nee Gessner) ; devoted father of Darlene S. Babusci, Linda L. Bourke and Thomas E. Bourke, Jr.; loving grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of 13; dear brother-in-law of Edison L. Gessner.
A Funeral Service will be held at the family owned Leonard J. Ruck, Inc. Funeral Home, 5305 Harford Road (at Echodale) on Wednesday, due notice of time. Interment Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery, Tuesday, November 27, at 10 a.m. Friends may call Monday and Tuesday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Nov. 18, 2007.

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Renee Babusci

November 17, 2024

Pop-Pop,
Seventeen years ago I lost you:( I wish more men could be like you! I sure do miss you! Look after your daughter and I am sure you do. Sending you all my love, Renee

Renee Babusci

November 8, 2024

Happy Birthday, Pop-Pop! I miss you so much!

Renee l Babusci

November 8, 2023

Hi Pop! Sixteen years ago today, time sure flies! One thing that never changes and that is I still miss you :( Miss our haircuts. Don't know who enjoyed them more? Please look after your daughter. She needs a guardian angel now. Sending love to you and Mom- Mom. You were the best grandparents in the world! XOXOXO

Renee Babusci

November 18, 2022

Hi Pop- Pop, Still missing you after 15 years! Your birdfeeder still hangs in my backyard :)
XOXOXOXO

renee babusci

November 9, 2020

Miss you! Was thinking of you on you Birthday yesterday. Sending you and mom mom our love ! xoxoxoxo

renee babusci

December 25, 2007

Missing you this Christmas!! Love you forever, Renee.

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