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Joseph Burke Obituary
WAPPINGERS FALLS - Joseph K. Burke, 83, of the Village of Wappingers Falls, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2011 at his home.
Joe was born in the Groveville section of Beacon on September 26, 1927, the son of James Burke and Julia Kennedy.
He attended schools in Beacon, and enlisted in the U.S.Navy from 1945 to 1951.
A lifelong area resident, Joe was last employed as a driver for the Wappingers Central School District, retiring in 1987
He was a member and past commander of V.F.W. Post 5913 in Wappingers Falls.
Joe was predeceased by his wife, the former Dolores Meyers approximately 35 years ago.
Survivors include his son, Joseph P. Burke and his wife Carol, of Milton, N.Y., his grandsons, Patrick and his wife Nora, Aaron, and Stephen, Great granddaughter Victoria, and Great grandson Patrick. and a sister, Mildred Gibney of Beacon, a brother, Francis Burke of Beacon, several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, and numerous neighbors and friends who were caring. He loved them all.
Friends may call at the Delehanty Funeral Home 64 E. Main St., Wappingers Falls, Tuesday from 5 to 8 PM.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Wednesday at 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Church, Clinton St., Wappingers Falls. Burial St. Mary's Cemetery with military honors.
Contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.
To send a condolence or for directions, visit www.delehantyfuneral.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Joe Burke , nephew in seattle
June 1, 2025
my uncles Joe & Fran bringing headcheese sandwiches to my father, Jim Burke, at Wingate rehab. Along with a lotta laughs. If only they were still around that would be a good thing. miss you all.
Joe Burke , nephew in seattle
June 1, 2024
Whenever Uncle Joes name is mentioned, it would bring a smile to our face, " wont you come home Bill Bailey" makes me laugh out loud with a tear in my eye. RIP . Hope you, Uncle Fran and my father are eating good.
Stephen Burke
August 20, 2011
I will always remember my grandfather for being happy and positive about life.I will miss him your grandson Stephen Burke
June 7, 2011
I have many many great memories of the times that I spent with my Uncle Joe over the years but the one characteristic that sticks in my mind about him is his ability to make people feel good. I am going to miss the hell out of him. Nephew Dave
June 7, 2011
I always remember when Uncle Joe came in the room it would put a smile on your face. Soon enough you would be laughing and before too long you'd have tears in your eyes from laughing so hard..He and Uncle Fran would always be there for family when the chips were down and make things seem all right..God be with all the Beaconites and share a laugh or two in Uncle Joes' honor FRom godson Joe A. Burke wife Cathy daughters : Colleen,Catherine and Corey out in Seattle
Kate McCullough
June 7, 2011
My Uncle Joe was one in a million. He was the life of the party & I'm sure he will be continuing the party in heaven. He brought laughter where ever he went. I will miss him alot. May he rest in peace.
Life is Good, Kate (niece)
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