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Thomas John "TJ" Burger, age 28, died tragically sometime between Wednesday, July 11 and Thursday, July 12 2018. His cause of death was a drug overdose. TJ was loved and adored by his heartbroken family and his devastated friends. He is survived by his parents, Thomas and Dorothy "Dody" Burger, his sister Elizabeth, brother-in-law Michael, 2 nephews, Liam and Owen, godparents, godchildren, aunts, uncles, and cousins. TJ was a beautiful boy filled with hope and promise. He got lost along the way, but all remained hopeful that his chocolate brown eyes would stay clear enough to show him the world beyond drugs. He was a 2008 graduate of Archbishop Curley, a 2013 graduate of Towson University, and had been pursuing a Master's degree. He was afraid of spiders and tornados, loved the ocean and fishing, was a whiz in the kitchen, a fitness guru, a James Gandolfini fan, and so much more. So much more than a life defined by addiction and a death defined by statistics. He was loved. He was good. He was our TJ. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in TJ's name to the Helping Up Mission or BARCS. A memorial will be held at a later date

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Published by Baltimore Sun from Jul. 24 to Jul. 25, 2018.

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Amy Wonder

July 19, 2024

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Matthew Nietubicz

October 28, 2018

Very sorry to hear about TJ's passing. I had the pleasure of teaching TJ at Curley. He was a great kid; insightful, kind, and funny. I will always remember him fondly. My deepest sympathies and prayers to the Burger family.

Ann & Larry Ziomek

August 4, 2018

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

May God help you through this terrible time.

Theresa Woodson

August 3, 2018

My God bless you through this difficult time of your loss. Drug addiction is a very sad illness. My God give you the strength and understanding through your loss. Prayers to all who love TJ. May TJ. RIP . I'm sorry for your loss and it's great that you were able to share your devastating experiences in hopes of reaching other young adults, who struggle too. God Bless

August 2, 2018

Thank you for sharing how he passed away there is hope in this overwhelming sadness that you are enduring maybe one person will read all the words and something will hit them. There will never be the right words to even say that will diminish your pain. Fly high angel fly high

August 1, 2018

Hi Dodi,
My condolences to U and the family. TJ is in a better place now.
God bless.
June Ryan-bell.

August 1, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with your family as you mourn this tremendous loss. May God provide comfort and ease your sorrow through the power of prayer. Matthew 21:22

Renee Burrill

July 31, 2018

This breaks my heart. Sending prayers for comfort and peace

July 31, 2018

My boy, I will love you for the rest of my life. I hope your soul is at peace

Love mom❤

William Lawler

July 26, 2018

I worked with TJ back when he worked for L.A. Fitness. Everyone was drawn to him. Asking for advice or just wanting to chat cause he came off as such a nice guy. So very sorry to hear about his lost. God bless all of you in the Burger family with comfort, peace and faith.

Diana Wehage

July 25, 2018

So very sorry to hear about TJ. I looked at the AES Yearbook and found several pictures of TJ as a first grader. I loved teaching the Burger children. I read several of Liz's tributes to TJ and I have been thinking and praying for all of you. As I remember and you have related that he was a very special young man.

July 25, 2018

TJ was an adorable, kind and funny little boy who was easy to love and a joy to be around. We saw such promise in TJ as he grew up and are deeply saddened by his tragic passing. We loved him and will never forget him. God bless all of you in the Burger family with comfort, peace and faith.

Our deepest sympathies,

Pat, Bill and Jack Stipe

July 25, 2018

It saddened us to hear about the loss of your son TJ. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May he rest in peace, The Laubach Family

July 25, 2018

Sorry for your devastating loss. God Bless you and your family.

Aime Charlebois-Papastephanou

July 25, 2018

I will miss this beautiful young man all the days of my life. You were my everything. Godson, nephew, stand in for Grandfather on my wedding day and my travel partner. My heart has lost a big part and my soul is forever changed. I will always look after your parents and be there through the hard times.
You will never know the depth of loss I feel TJ, but I hope you know the enormous amount of love I always had for you.
Always,
Auntie Aime 143

Amy Wonder

July 25, 2018

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family, Dody.

K Guthrie

July 25, 2018

I am truly sorry to hear of you family's loss. I too lost my son almost two years ago and reading your story, it was like reading about my own son. The similarities are incredible! We are proof that no family is immune to this horrible disease!

Charlene Zerhusen

July 25, 2018

I am so sorry to hear about this Dody but your words were beautiful. Prayers for you and your family.

Rene Eibl

July 25, 2018

So sorry to hear this Tom, our deepest condolences.

Gale Burkins

July 25, 2018

Such a beautiful tribute to TJ. My heart goes out to all of you, another wonderful person taken too soon. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Paula Jacob

July 25, 2018

Sending you and your fami,y hugs and prayers!

Priscilla Lynch

July 24, 2018

My sincere condolences to family and friends. May the God who binds up the brokenhearted and comforts all who mourn, sustain your family during this difficult time - Isaiah 61:1, 2.

July 24, 2018

May the Most High God give peace, strength and comfort to you during this difficult time.
2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17.

July 24, 2018

So young. Gone far to soon. He was a remarkable young man. Rest in peace.

Ms

July 24, 2018

To the family of Thomas Burger I would like to express my condolences to you and may you receive the comfort that God can give as He put extend his right hand out to you Isa.41:10.13

Marlene Garay

July 24, 2018

I'm so sorry for your loss. I don't know you all but my heart aches for you.

Kathy Lingenfelder

July 24, 2018

Deepest Sympathy Dody and Family.
You are in my thoughts and prayers for strength that only God can provide.
Sincerely.
Kathy Lingenfelder

I worked with your mom, Helen some years ago.

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