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Sean Burke Obituary


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SEAN JOSEPH BURKE Sean Joseph Burke, age 35, of Lake Worth passed away suddenly at his home on December 7, 2004. Sean was born at Fort Monmouth Army Hospital in New Jersey in November 1969. He relocated to Florida in 1984. Sean is survived by his loving sisters Colleen, Annmarie and Kathleen; his nieces Shannon and Pilar; his Aunt Ruth and cousin Lorraine; his nephews Justin, Kenneth, Christoher, Hunter, Dale and Roy; as well as many close, loving friends who are devastated and heartbroken by his loss. Sean was predeceased by his father Lt. Col. Joseph H. Burke (USAF); his mother, Kathleen Hennessy-Cloutier; and his sister Patricia K. Burke. A memorial service for Sean will be announced in the coming weeks. He will be buried near his beloved mother at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery in Royal Palm Beach. Dorsey - E. Earl Smith Memory Gardens Funeral Home 3041 Kirk Road Lake Worth, FL (561) 964-3772

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Published by The Palm Beach Post on Dec. 10, 2004.

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Maria Mediavilla

January 4, 2005

Ann, Colleen, Kathy,



I am so sad to hear about your loss of Sean. When I think of Sean I will always remember his big smile, kind heart, and his ability to make others laugh.

My sympathies go out to each of you and your families.

Nancy Baker

December 18, 2004

Dear Family & Friends, Sean was my hairdresser for almost ten years. Whereever he went I went . He was also my friend and would have done any thing for me and I for him. My prayers are with you. I will miss him very much. Nancy Baker

Charlene Miserendino-Espinoza

December 15, 2004

Dearest Burke Family,

I was devastated to hear that Sean had passed on last week. I don't need to tell you what a wonderful, loving man he was because you already know.



Our relationship started professionally he, my hairdresser, me, his customer. From there it blossomed to a real nice friendship. Sean knew he could call me when ever he needed me, or if he just wanted to talk. He knew that, as his friend, I would always be there for him. I have three children and all three loved Sean a lot, they too were very saddened by his passing.



In conclusion, there are no words to express the deep sadness my children and I feel regarding Sean's death, nor the deep sympathy we feel for your family.



To Sean, my friend, please know we love you and will miss you desperately. Rest peacefully my friend.



All our love, Charlene Miserendino-Espinoza and Children

Melissa Shoeman

December 12, 2004

To the Burke Family, I am so sorry to hear of Sean's death. He was a wonderful, kind man. I will miss him very much. His love of his family and friends was remarkable. My heart goes out to all who will miss him .

EARL MCCASKEY

December 11, 2004

I AM VERY SORRY HERE OF YOUR LOST SEAN WAS A GREAT PERSON NEVER HAD ANYTHING BAD TO SAY ABOUT ANYONE I WILL MISS HIS SMILE

James Phillips

December 10, 2004

Ann & Family,

I can’t express enough how sorry I am for your great loss. Just know that my prayers are with all of you at this sad and difficult time.

Steve Notarianni

December 10, 2004

Capt. Burke,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I wish you and your family all the best!

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