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JOSEPH LEO BURKE Jr.

JOSEPH BURKE Obituary

BURKE
JOSEPH LEO, JR. 72, of North Wildwood, NJ, formerly of Ivyland, PA, passed away on Feb. 28, 2010. Husband of the late Barbara; father of Kristine (Michael) DeMarco, Sheila Burke, and Joseph Michael (Michelle) Burke; brother of Mary Monahan, Margie Gardner, John, William, Thomas, Jerry, and Michael Burke; and grandfather of Michael, Samuel, and Katharine DeMarco. Funeral Services on March 4, 2010 at 11 A.M. at the RADZIETA FUNERAL HOME, 9 Hand Avenue, Cape May Court House, NJ, Viewing 10 to 11 A.M. Interment St. John Neumann Cemetery, Chalfont, PA. Memorials to Love of Linda Cancer Fund, P.O. Box 1053, Wildwood, NJ 08260. Condolences at

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Mar. 2, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for JOSEPH BURKE

16 Entries

March 12, 2010

Dear Kris,Sheila and Joseph Sorry To Hear About Your Dad He was a good man,father and friend. Love Aunt Pink

March 11, 2010

Kristine & Sheila: You took such good care of your Dad, tending to his every need as his health failed. Whenever I think of Joe, I'll recall the happiest, most content shore resident and fisherman I've ever known. It didn't take much to put a smile on his face--time with his grandkids; a walk on the beach; day on the pier or on the boat fishing--with his baseball cap, his sweatsuit and his fishing gear. And how very much he loved his grandkids. We'll miss him; he was a kind and gentle soul, a very good guy. He loved you and will watch over you.

May he rest in peace.

Love,
Betty & Michael DeMarco

Jacqueline McGady-Saier

March 10, 2010

To all in the Burke family
Our deepest condolence to the family and our hearts go out to all of you at this time. It's not going to be easy we lost four brothers, Frank, Bob, George and Tom in the past few years and our mother loved Joe's mother Betsy what a great lady she was, both family's had a lot of kids that went to St Ed's. Just today I was looking at a pic from St Ed's in the picture is Billy his sister, Mary Burke my sisters Karen, Maureen and our brother George it had to be Communion or Conformation taken on Cumberland St

The McGady family Pat, Karen, Maureen, Helen, Jerry and me Jackie McGady Saier

March 4, 2010

Joe and michelle, sorry to hear of the loss of your dad .Our deepest sympathys.......Paul and pauline Nesfeder...

Ronnie Cariola

March 3, 2010

To the Burke Family,
Your Dad gave us so many happy times over the years. It was great having you all live next door. Remember the Blackie story when your Dad was in the shower and came out to find Blackie in the bed, your Dad used to love to tell this story. Your Dad was so kind, he was a good man who loved you all very much. When we get back from Florida I would love for us all to get together and celebrate your Dad's life. All the good times we can remember and so many funny stories. We hold you in thought and prayer. know that heaven just got the best fisherman in a long time. May he rest in peace.

Love,
The Cariola's

Mark

March 3, 2010

Sheila, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

MAUREEN COLABERDINO

March 2, 2010

DEAR KRISTINE, SHIELA & JOE,
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS TO ALL OF YOU.
YOUR DAD WAS A SPECIAL PERSON. I KNOW YOU WILL MISS HIM. SORRY I CAN'T ATTEND.
LOVE AND GOD BLESS YOU,
YOUR MOM'S COUSIN
MAUREEN (MATTEO) COLABERDINO

March 2, 2010

Sheila and Family, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Gina Young

Phyllis Strickland

March 2, 2010

Sheila and Family....I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Please know that you are all in my prayers.

Kristine DeMarco

March 2, 2010

For those who can not make it down to Cape May, burial will be at approx. 3pm at St. John Neuman in Chalfont, PA. Off of route 611 heading north, make a left onto County line Road. Enter the cemetary from on the left. Grave is section to your left as soon as you enter the cemetary. O

Michelle Fournier

March 2, 2010

Sheila, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Patti Flood

March 2, 2010

Sheila, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Tina Taylor

March 2, 2010

Sheila, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Take comfort in the Lord and He will strenghten you!

Tina and Jamaiah

Cherie Connolly

March 2, 2010

Sheila - I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Please know I am thinking of you and will continue to pray for you and your family. Cherie Connolly (Aetna family)

Jeanne Miller

March 2, 2010

To My Family,

First of all I want to let you know that I arrived ok...
I'm writing this from Heaven, here I dwell with the Lord above...
Here there is no more sadness...
Only eternal love.

Don't be unhappy just because I'm out of sight...
Remember that I'm with you, every morning, noon and night....

That day I had to leave you, when my life on earth was thru...
God picked me up and hugged me and said Joe I welcome you, it's good to have you home again, you were missed while you were gone.

As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on...
I need you here badly, your part of my Master Plan, there's so much that we have to do to help Our mortal man...

God gave me a list that He wished for me to do, first and foremost, was to watch and care for you....

When you go to bed at night, the days chores put to flight...
Remember, God and I are closest to you in the middle of the night...

When you think of my life on earth, all those loving years, because you are only human they are bound to bring you tears...

Do not be afraid to cry, it will ease the pain, remember there would be no flowers, unless there was the rain...

I wish that I could tell you all what it is that God has planned...
But if I told you, you wouldn't understand....

One thing that is for certain,
though my life on earth is over...
I'm closer to you now than I ever was before....

There are rocky roads and many hills to climb...
Together we can do it, taking one step at a time....

It was always my philosphy,
and I'd like it for you too...
That as you give unto the world...
The world will give to you...

If you can help someone who is in sorrow or in pain....
You can say to God at night, " my day has not been in vain"...

Now I am certain that my life has been worthwhile...
Knowing as I passed I made somebody smile....

If you meet someone who is sad and feeling low....
Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go....

When your walking down the street,
And you have me on your mind,
I'm walking in your footsteps
just a half a step behind..

And when it's time for you to go on,
from your body to be free....
Remember your not going....
Your're coming home to me......

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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March 2, 2010

Sheila and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. You and your family are in our prayers at this time.

Jacque and Steve Bradbury
South Carolina

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