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J. Marcellus Burke
1927 - 2018
J. Marcellus Burke
1927 - 2018
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He is the loving husband of Gloria (Estepa) Burke; proud father of Lillian Victoria Doval, Peter Burke, Jose (Antoinette) Burke, the late Dmitri Burke, Eric Burke, Mario Burke, Antonio Burke; beloved grandfather to 19 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren; brother to Clarence Newton Burke and Debra Ann Petitan; uncle to many nieces and nephews; and devoted son to James Marcellus Burke Sr. Florence Susan Burke.
He was a 1944 graduate from Tilden Tech, then attended Michigan State University through the Army to become a combat engineer. Marcellus then honorably served in the United States Army during World War II, in the European theater. Marcellus was a Chicago Police Officer for over 45 years. Mr. Burke is an accomplished military history author. In 2009 he published the book "The Black Knights." Marcellus is an avid pool and chess player.
Visitation will be Thursday, September 6, 2018 from 3-9 pm at Blake Lamb Funeral Home (4727 W. 103rd Street; Oak Lawn, IL 60453). Funeral services will be Friday, September 7, 2018 at 11:00 am at Blake Lamb Funeral Home. Burial will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
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THE KALDIRONS
Darrow Kennedy
September 6, 2018
THE KALDIRONS, Darrow Kennedy, Ronald Kennedy, John Banks, Alan Brown, Bruce Rodgers, Steve Houston, Melvin Jones,Donnie Moore and the many other band members we had would like to say "JOB WELL DONE" managing us and getting us ready for the world of music. Starting with the "UNCLE MARTY REVIEW" to booking us all over the Midwest. THANK YOU for the fun and memories we will never forget. FROM ALL OF US GOD BLESS YOU AND PROTECT YOU AS YOU DID FOR US "SUPER COP". WE LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU !!!
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