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Brendan Dermot Burke

1983 - 2025

BORN

1983

DIED

2025

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Duggan's Funeral Service - The Duggan Welch Family

3434 17th Street

San Francisco, California

Brendan Burke Obituary

Brendan Dermot Burke
05/27/1983 - 10/27/2025
Born in San Francisco to his loving parents, Patrick and Geraldine Burke, Brendan was the younger brother of Brian and the older brother of Jennifer. He was the brother-in-law of Katie Burke, and uncle of Riley and Reagan. Brendan was the beloved grandson of Dermot and Christine Loftus, and John and Kathleen Burke, and the proud Godson of Dave Loftus and Mary Gowrky.
Brendan attended St. Cecilia's School and Sacred Heart Cathedral, where his natural athleticism and competitive spirit shone. A passionate sports fan, he loved supporting the 49ers, Warriors, and Giants. He was also an avid fisherman who found peace in the outdoors.
Brendan will be remembered for his kind and loving heart, his outgoing personality, and his unwavering loyalty to family and friends. He had a rare gift for making lasting friendships and was fiercely protective of those he loved.
The family deeply appreciates the love, support, and kindness so many have shown during this difficult time.
All are invited to attend the funeral services on Wednesday, November 5th at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Church in Novato, followed by the Interment at Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery in San Rafael. Services under the direction of DUGGAN'S FUNERAL SERVICE - THE DUGGAN WELCH FAMILY in San Francisco. Charitable donations in Brendan's memory may be sent to the charity of your choice, and are preferred.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Nov. 3 to Nov. 4, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Brendan Burke

Nov

5

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Church

Novato, CA

Funeral services provided by:

Duggan's Funeral Service - The Duggan Welch Family

3434 17th Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

Memories and Condolences
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Michael Keane

Yesterday

My condolences to the Burke family. I am saddened to hear of your loss. Brendan and family are in my prayers.

Cynthia and Noel Fitzgibbon

Yesterday

Dear Geri, Pat and family,
We were heartbroken to learn of Brendan's passing.
Our thoughts are with you all. Wishing you comfort in many lovely memories and peace in the days ahead.
You are in our hearts.
Cynthia and Noel Fitzgibbon

Geraldine Clarke (nee Burke)

Yesterday

Sending all our love and prayers to uncle Pat , Geraldine and our cousins . Such a horrible loss and we are supporting you from afar in Ireland.

Dermot Philpott

Yesterday

To the Burke family, sincere condolences on Brendan´s passing. You´re in our thoughts and prayers. May he Rest In Peace.
Dermot Philpott and family.

John Burke

Yesterday

Sending all our love and prayers to uncle Pat and aunt Geraldine cousins Brian and Jennifer.
With love from John Burke and all the Burke family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Danny & Betty McElligott. Lixnaw, Kerry

Yesterday

Sincere condolences to Pat & Geraldine & family on the very sad passing of your son / brother, Brendan.
Rest in Peace Brendan.

John Scully

November 4, 2025

Pat, my heartfelt condolences to you and the whole Burke family during this sad time. May Brendan rest in peace and the perpetual light shine upon him!

John Lynch

November 4, 2025

Pat and family, I am so sorry for your loss, may Brendan rest in peace!!

Edward Hunt

November 4, 2025

My deepest condolences to the Burke family. Rest in peace Brendan. Prayers to all of you.

Niall Loftus

November 4, 2025

So desperately sorry to hear of Brendan's passing! Wishing you all our love and thoughts. From Niall Loftus & family, Gort, Co.Galway

Pat lane

November 4, 2025

Sincere condolences to you all. May he rest in peace. God bless

kaaren alvarado

November 4, 2025

RIP. love and prayers for all.

Barry loftus

November 4, 2025

Sorry for your loss

Barry, Alma, Danny, Naoise and Dara loftus

Betty and Brendan Quinlan

November 3, 2025

Sincere condolences to all the Burke family on the loss of your son/brother. May he rest in peace.

Janette Masterson

November 3, 2025

Pat, Gerry and family so very sorry on your loss Of Brendan . May he Rest in Peace .
Condolences to the family and friends .

Anne and Kieran Keaney

November 3, 2025

Pat, Gerry, Brian , Jennifer and extended family. Sincere condolences at this sad and tragic time. Hope ye find comfort in the happy family memories. Rest in Peace Brendan

Maureen Mylett Torres

November 3, 2025

Geri, Pat, and family, so very sad to learn of your loss. Sending love and prayers.

Liam Flynn

November 3, 2025

To Pat; Geraldine; Brian; Jennifer; and all the Family.

Thoughts; Prayers; and Condolences go out to you on the loss of Brendan
May he Rest In Peace.

Erin Deeds

November 3, 2025

My hear breaks hearing about Brendan´s passing. He was such a wonderful person and my fondest memory of Brendan is making him laugh. He was that type of person that when you could make him laugh it just filled the room. He was a good person and i will always remember him as a fun 16yr old boy. Bless him and all of the Burke´s.

Joe Sheridan

November 3, 2025

Condolences to the Burke family. May Brendan rest in peace.

Alan andDianne Muniz

November 3, 2025

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Paul Burke

November 3, 2025

We are all devastated by the news of Brendans passing , we can´t be with you but know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

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