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Raymond William Burke Jr.

Raymond William Burke Jr. obituary, Marrero, LA

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Raymond Burke Obituary

Raymond William Burke, Jr. passed away on March 30, 2020. Beloved husband of Barbara Albert Burke for 60 years. Father of Raymond "Butch" Burke, III (Julie). Grandfather of Daniel Burke and Elizabeth Burke. Son of the late Raymond Burke, Sr. and Elizabeth Golden Burke Miller (late Joseph). Brother of Joseph Miller (Donna), Felix "Jimmy" Miller (Reba), and the late Rosemary B. Hebert. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends, especially Eddie Lasseigne. Age 81 years, a native of Chicago, IL and resident of Algiers, LA and Liberty, MS for the past 23 years. Raymond graduated from Behrman High School in 1957. He was a Fire Captain with the New Orleans Fire Department for 24 years until retirement. He was a member of the Lucky 13 Social Club and Knights of Columbus Charles R. Brill Council 8054. Raymond will be remembered for being an avid hunter and fisherman and will be deeply missed by all. A Private Visitation will be held for Family at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA on Saturday, April 4, 2020 with Interment in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. To view and sign the online guestbook visit www.mothefunerals.com. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the Pals Animal Rescue, 1071 Mary's Dr., McComb, MS 39648.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Apr. 2 to Apr. 4, 2020.

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Ginny and Louie Kinsinger

May 30, 2020

Barbara, we just found out about Rays passing at our first Mass back at St Alphonsus. We are heartbroken for you and your family. I know he is in our Lords arms. God bless you!

April 8, 2020

Barbara and family, please accept our sincere condolences in your loss of Ray. He was a very pleasant person to have known.
Jean and Casey Goodwyne

Sue Harding

April 6, 2020

So sorry to learn of Ray's passing. He will be missed by so many. With love and warm thoughts to Barbara and family.

April 5, 2020

Dear Barbara:
I was saddened to learn of Ray Death. I
always thought the world of you both. I will keep you and Ray in my prayers.
Love,
Frank Davis

April 5, 2020

We lost a good friend, our deepest sympathies to you and Butch. --- Bill, Willie, Ronald & Philip Gibson

Lance

April 5, 2020

My sincere condolences to the Burke family. Ray was one of the first Captains I had the pleasure to know and work with on E-7 NOFD, We also made a few fishing trips together he was very young at heart and fun to be with. He will be missed.

ray adler

April 4, 2020

very sorry to hear about

Ron and Cheryl Durkes

April 4, 2020

Our heartfelt condolences Barbara,to you and your family
Ray was a great guy.

JOSEPH NEWBY

April 4, 2020

Our deepest sympathies-Joe & Anne Newby, Lake Charles

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