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JOHN E. BURKE Sr.

FUNERAL HOME

McDonald Keohane Funeral Home - South

809 Main Street

South Weymouth, Massachusetts

JOHN BURKE Obituary

Name: Visitation for JOHN E. BURKE Sr.
Start: 2017-01-27T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-01-28T01:00:00.000Z
Location: McDonald Keohane Funeral Home - South

BURKE, John E. Sr. Retired Brookline Police Officer Of Hull, died January 21, 2017. He was 80. John was a proud 26 year Police Officer with the Town of Brookline until his retirement in 1988. He also proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. John always enjoyed spending countless hours surrounded by his loving family. He will be dearly missed by all those that knew him. Beloved husband of 60 years to Shirley A. (Scott) Burke. Loving father of Donna M Burke of Norwood, Cheryl A. Cahoon and her husband, Glenn, of Norwood, Jake E. Burke, Jr. and his wife, Michele, of Hull, Brenda L. Frost and her husband, Jack, of Ellsworth, Maine. Brother of Joseph W. Burke of Florida, Ronald J. Burke of Norwood, Kenneth J. Burke of Norwood, James L. Burke of Florida, and the late Albert Burke and Paul Burke. Proud grandfather to Douglas, Jenelle, John, III, Samantha, Christa, Corey, and Abigail. Also survived by 4 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Visiting Hours: Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Friday 4-8 PM in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home SOUTH WEYMOUTH at 809 Main Street (Rte 18 opp. So. Shore Hospital). Relatives and friends will gather in the funeral home at 10:45 AM Saturday prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Parish in St. Ann's Church, Hull at 12 PM. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 300 5th Avenue, Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451. See www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences or call 781-335-0045.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 23 to Jan. 25, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for JOHN BURKE

14 Entries

Jenelle Bennett

January 30, 2017

Dear Grampy,

Now that we have said our "see ya laters" I wanted to say thank you to everyone for their kind words and for attending this weekends ceremonies. I was overwhelmed to see how loved my grandfather was by not only our huge family but by his fellow brothers in arms and many many friends.

I will alway remember the day my Grampy told me he was proud of me, once of the best days of my life. I know that he is smiling down, drinking a beer and happy to know his legacy will live on his in kids, grandkids and great grandkids.

I will love you always <3 Jenelleee

January 27, 2017

I am so sorry to hear about Jake's passing. i was just informed today. Jake was one of the best men I had the pleasure of working with on the B.P.D. He will be missed. You have my deepest sympathy. Retired Brookline Police Sergeant Martin C. Parlon

Bob and Deb Neal

January 27, 2017

Jake, Michele and Family, So sorry to hear about your dad. Just to let you know, we are thinking of all of you, at this very, very sad time.

Mike Casey(former MA resident)

January 27, 2017

Mr. Burke,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice-first for our Country when you served in the USN and later for the citizens of Brookline when you served with the Brookline PD. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Mark Lucreziano

January 25, 2017

May you Rest In Peace Jack, I always enjoyed our laughs and great times we all shared!!! Miss you

Al Downs

January 25, 2017

So sorry to hear of Mr. Burke's passing.
I was able to have the pleasure of knowing him for a short time in Hull.
Please accept my condolences at this time.

a loved one

Sent Flowers

January 25, 2017

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family during this time of grief. Psalms 65 : 2.

Kenny McHugh

January 24, 2017

Mrs Burke,
I was so sorry to hear the sad news that Jake had passed away. I worked in the Detective Bureau with Jake from 1980 till he retired in 1988. Jake was an extremely proud member of the Brookline Police and a roll model for me and Paul Kelliher. I still remember Jake sitting at the corner desk in the bureau with his tweed sport coat and tie. (Only Monday thru Friday). Weekends he looked like Arnold Palmer. It was an honor to have worked with Jake and the entire Burke family should be honored by his life.
Kenny McHugh

Jeffrey Hutnick

January 24, 2017

On behalf of the men and women of The Brookline Police Mutual Aid Association, we send our deepest condolences to the entire Burke family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bobby&Ethel Corenki

January 24, 2017

Shirley and Family, So sorry to hear of Jack's passing.. RIP Jack. Bobby and Ethel

January 24, 2017

My condolences to the family. Our lord father promises that very soon he will bring back our loved ones and we will never lose them again. Isaac 25:8

Gary Fay

January 24, 2017

Condolences to the Burke Family.

January 23, 2017

Dear Shirley and Jake,

I was saddened to learn about the passing of your husband and father.

My thoughts are with both of you and the rest of your family during this sad, sad time.

Regrets,

Stacey Sutton

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