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Richard P. Burke

1955 - 2014

BORN

1955

DIED

2014

Richard Burke Obituary

Burke, Richard P. SAN DIEGO -- Richard P. Burke was born May 7, 1955 and passed on January 4, 2014. He is survived by his parents John and Norina Burke, son Matthew Burke, wife Catherine Pack-Burke, sister Terry Burke- Eiserling, brother-in-law John Eiserling, nephew James Eiserling, and sister-in-law Rene Pack.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Jan. 10, 2014.

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Me in Kauai

Bill Watling

March 22, 2014

Sorry I did not find out about your passing sooner my friend. I was very saddened by the news. I am glad to have known you and may you rest in peace. Bill W.

I miss you buddy, i'll see you in heaven....RIP

Gary Tallaksen

January 22, 2014

Catherine Burke

January 20, 2014

Mike Bond (long-time friend)

Catherine Burke

January 20, 2014

Catherine Burke

January 20, 2014

Catherine Burke

January 20, 2014

Catherine Burke

January 20, 2014

Catherine Burke

January 20, 2014

Catherine Burke

January 20, 2014

Matthew Burke (Richard's son)

Catherine Burke

January 20, 2014

Terry Burke-Eiserling (Richard's sister)

Catherine Burke

January 20, 2014

Uncle Gerald Evans

Catherine Burke

January 20, 2014

Even Richard did selfies

Catherine Burke

January 20, 2014

Catherine Burke

January 20, 2014

January 11, 2014

R.I.P. Richard. I'll always remember the hearty laughter we shared over exchanged jokes through the years. You'll be missed my friend.

Your Solar Turbines family

January 11, 2014

The chapel was packed Rich !

Doug Arnold

January 10, 2014

Rich was a good friend for many years . We were schoolmates, coworkers and had many good times . my condolences to his family

Dan Henry

January 10, 2014

One of the kindest fellows I ever had the pleasure to know and work with. Rich was always there for me when I needed his help or tutorage. I will never forget him. Godspeed

Allen Fraley

January 10, 2014

I'll miss you Rich after 22 years of us working together and fond memories, you became like a brother to me. I know you are with the Lord now and in his comfort. God bless you!

Regan Gardner

January 10, 2014

Good working with you. I will miss you and your special ways.

Michael Courter

January 10, 2014

I will miss our daily life/work conversations and your willingness to help me with whatever sheet metal project I needed. May his family and friends find comfort in each other during this time of grief.

Jim Talbott

January 10, 2014

We are going to miss you Rich.
Dept. 045 Sheet Metal

jill walin- white

January 10, 2014

Terry, so sad to see this, after all those years we worked together, I felt I knew him. My thoughts are with you and your family and keep those good memories close

Linda Yeager

January 10, 2014

godspeed my dear cousin. You left us much too soon.
Aunt Norina, Uncle John, Terry, Matthew and Cathy I am so very sorry for your loss.
Linda

Dept. 046 2nd shift Solar Turbines

January 9, 2014

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

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