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1983
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2016
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Ryan Burke Obituary
AGE: 33 • Metuchen
Ryan T. Burke, 33, of Metuchen passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at his home.
Born in Perth Amboy, Ryan was a lifelong resident of Metuchen and graduated from John F. Kennedy High School. He was a student at Lincoln Technical Institute trying to start a new career. Ryan was hard working as well as a devoted son and brother who will be deeply missed.
Ryan was predeceased by his father; Thomas Burke. Surviving are his beloved mother, Leona (Pateman) Burke, brother; Anthony Joseph Burke along with aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 13, 2016 from 5pm to 9pm at GERITY & CHUBENKO FUNERAL HOME, 411 Amboy Avenue, Woodbridge, NJ 07095. A catholic prayer service will be held at 11am on Friday, October 14, 2016 at the funeral home. The family will begin to receive friends beginning at 10am. Cremation will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ryan may be made to the Arthritis Foundation National Office, 1355 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 600, Atlanta, GA 30309.
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Vickie Bilinski
October 14, 2016
Rest in peace Ryan. Smile down on your family still here on earth as they will miss you dearly.
October 12, 2016
To the Burke family: Sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort strengthen you to cope and endure this difficult time
Joan Fafinski
October 12, 2016
Lee, I am so sorry for your loss may Ryan Rest In Peace My thoughts and prayers are with your family
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Emily Schoenig
October 11, 2016
Rest In Peace. Prayers to all in your family
Debi Molinaro
October 10, 2016
Lee, words can't describe how sorry we are to hear about the loss of Ryan. I can't imagine the pain loosing a child. Steve & I are keeping you in our prayers. Hugs.
Doryce Maloney
October 10, 2016
Rip Ryan you will be missed by all you were a great kid was always welcome at my house.may you fly with all the other angels and take care of your mother and family from above.
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Memorial Events
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Oct
13
Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Gerity & Chubenko Funeral Home - Woodbridge411 Amboy Avenue, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
Oct
14
Prayer Service
11:00 a.m.
Gerity & Chubenko Funeral Home - Woodbridge411 Amboy Avenue, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
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