David Francis Burke

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David Burke Obituary

Age 40, of Milton, died at home on June 15, 2002, surrounded by family and friends after a courageous 7 month battle with cancer. Devoted husband and best friend of Katy Deskus Burke. Wonderful and loving father of Owen Francis Burke. Devoted son of Leo and Elizabeth Burke of Dorchester, and son-in-law of Robert and Patricia Deskus of CT. Dear brother of Leo of Newton, Mary of FL, Paul of RI, Marguerite of Newton, Philip of Cotuit, Ellen of RI, Steven of WA, and many brother and sister-in-laws. Also survived by a loving aunt, Sister Marguerite Gannon S.N.D., many nieces and nephews, and many terrific friends. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church on Tuesday morning at 9:00 A.M. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave., MILTON, Monday 6:00-9:00 P.M. Interment Mosswood Cemetery, Cotuit. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in David's name to Colon Cancer Alliance, Inc., 175 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY 10011, 1-877-422-2030. Former employee of Residential Appraisers, Inc. North Attleboro, MA. Graduate of Fairfield University and Catholic Memorial High School. For information and directions, www.dolanfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 16 to Jun. 17, 2002.

Memories and Condolences
for David Burke

6 Entries

Kelly Chamberlain

June 17, 2002

I am sorry to hear about the death of David.

My family and I will pray for David and his family.

Kelly Chamberlain

Joe Girolamo

June 17, 2002

I'm very sorry for your loss.

Bob & Joanna Morehouse

June 16, 2002

Working with Dave over the years have been such a pleasure for all of us at Residential Appraisers. His knowledge of the Boston real estate market was respected by our firm and every client that grew to know him. Dave had mastered his profession and made his assignments look easy compared to the rest of us.

In addition to being a great appraiser he was a funny guy to work with. Dave had a great dry sense of humor and used it daily. He loved all the staff's children and they loved him. He would steal my daughter's dolls and would actually make them believe that he had his own personal collection of dolls at home. My kids feared him and loved him at the same time.

As for Dave's own child; once the baby was born Dave cut his work schedule to 4 days a week so that he could be home with his son. Dave shared a picture of his son with us that we will never forget. Little Owen was only about 4-5 months old at the time, he was sitting on the floor with his dog Lily. The dog was licking the inside of the baby's mouth! All Dave said was that if his wife ever found this picture he was in trouble.

What has happened to Dave over the last 7 months is the most frightening thing that I have ever witnessed. Dave was incredibly brave thoughout the time and never complained to any of us at the office. Believe it or not Dave was actually working 1 month ago and still doing an outstanding job. We knew he was in pain by the way he was moving but he never said a word. He always managed a smile. He was an outstanding human being and will be greatly missed.

Our love and sympathy to his wife and family, Bob and Joanna Morehouse

bridgette cobb

June 16, 2002

working with dave these many years has been wonderful. he made us laugh, and truly had a hand in making the atmosphere at the office that of a small "family". we love and will miss you dave.

David Drake

June 16, 2002

Two things... First, I can't rationalize these events. There is no acceptable reason to have to give up another good person. I simply resign myself to my faith that Dave is in a much better place with far too many of my loved ones.

Second, I am not able to conjure up a memory of "Burke-ie" which does not make me smile, then chuckle and then laugh out-loud. Dave will always be a laugh-out-loud kind of a guy for me.

You knew that Dave had arrived at a gathering by the chorus of “Burke-ieeee!” from all his friends. If he couldn’t attend in person, Jim Cincotta always had a few of the latest “Burke-ie stories” that would have everyone laughing. I am lucky to have him as a friend and they are very lucky to have him in Heaven.

With Love and Thanks to Dave’s family and friends,

David Drake

Jack Thomas

June 16, 2002

Burke was a wonderful human being and good friend. he will be missed.

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