Frank Burke Obituary
Frank L. Burke IV, 37, of Scranton, passed away Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 at Regional Hospital of Scranton after being stricken ill.
Born in Scranton, he was the son of Frank L. III and Mary Alice Boylan Burke and a member of St. Ann's Parish. He graduated from Bishop O'Hara High School class of 2003 and attended Lackawanna College.
Always a hard worker, Frank worked as a maintenance supervisor with the Scranton School District and was a proud member and vice president of the local SEIU 32BJ. Deeply proud of his Irish heritage, he was a devoted member of the St. Patrick's Parade Association of Lackawanna County.
Frank was everyone's friend, the life of the party, biggest Notre Dame and Colts fan, whose love of family, joy of life and memory will live forever. Frank touched many lives during his short time on earth and leaves behind, in addition to his parents, his loving sister, Shannon Burke; paternal grandmother, Jane T. Burke; aunts and uncles, Jane Burke, Ann Calpin, Michael and Frank Boylan, Anne Boylan and Dom Lanzo; cousins, Michael Boylan, Casey Calpin Zaffino, Jamie Jeffers, Kaleena Lewis, Liam Boylan; and many more cousins and countless dear friends.
Frank was preceded in death by his brother, Seamus Patrick; maternal grandparents, Michael F. and Alice Boylan; paternal grandfather, Frank L. Burke Jr.; uncles, Paul Boylan, Jimmy Calpin and Jim Fox.
Everyone remembers Frank as being a kind, loving and giving man. Even with that, his final act of kindness and the last gift he gave was to the Gift of Life Donor Program.
Friends may call Wednesday, 3 to 8 p.m., at the Donahue Funeral Home, 303 S Main Ave., Scranton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at St Ann's Basilica, 1250 St. Ann's St., Scranton, with the family greeting friends from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Those attending the funeral are asked to go directly to the church. Interment will follow after the Mass in Cathedral Cemetery.
All visitors are asked to kindly wear a mask. To honor Frank, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, www.stjude.org; or the American Sleep Apnea Association's CPRP Assistance Program, www.sleep
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Paula and Jack Banko
September 18, 2021
Dear Jane
Our sincere condolences to you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe and Paula Manley
September 16, 2021
Frank and Mary Alice Paula and I extend our deepest sympathies for your loss of Frankie. We actually met him through our own sons. He always gave us the nicest and warmest greetings. Our sons thought the world of him. Take comfort in the fact that he is for sure in heaven with all his Irish family and friends. God bless
Al and Pat Brennan
September 15, 2021
Frank and Mary Alice we are sending our love and prayers to you for the passing of your beloved son Frank. Please accept our sincere condolences and may Frank RIP. God Bless you all.
Rick and Frankie Hoban
September 15, 2021
To the Boylan and Burke Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
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Chick and Dorothy Grimes
September 14, 2021
Hoping you´ll find some comfort in the love and memories your heart will always hold on to
Bobby,Bebe,&Willie Reynolds
September 14, 2021
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. God Bless
Jimmy and Carole Curran
September 14, 2021
Carole and I were deeply saddened to hear of Franks passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most sorrowful time. May your cherished memories of him bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead. God Bless.
Sean Manley
September 14, 2021
There are so many things that can be said about Frank and not a single one of them bad. I've known Frank for a long, long time and I've never once heard a cross word about him from anyone. Quite the contrary. Every time his name would be mentioned, nothing but adoration from everyone who knew him. I can say with certainty that his presence will forever be missed by all who knew him. But, with every memory a smile will inevitably replace the sorrow as we remember what an incredible human he was. Everyone could take a lesson or two from Frank, on just how to be truly and wholly a decent human.
Frank Lynott
September 14, 2021
I´m very sorry for your loss he was a great guy gone to soon
September 14, 2021
My sincere condolences and prayers go out to the Burke family on the loss of Frank. May he rest in peace.
Ron and Sandy Koldjeski
September 14, 2021
Dear Mary Alice and Frank,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of your son Frank IV. Children are truly a gift from God. In Genesis 48.9 Joseph said to his father, They are my sons, whom God has given me here. So he said bring him to me please, so I may bless him. Frank has been blessed now by the Lord. May he Rest in Peace and God speed to you both and your entire family.
Ron and Sandy Koldjeski
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September 13, 2021
Gonna miss you buddy.
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