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Casper Burke Obituary
He was born July 3, 1930, in Hartford the son of John and Adelaide Helbock Burke.
Dr. Burke retired as a Colonel in the United States Air Force in 1979, after serving 22 years and then established an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery practice in Niantic.
He was a graduate of Kingswood Academy, Fairfield University, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, and received his specialty training at Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 5633 Niantic, and the Niantic Sportsman Club.
The family thanks the physicians and staff at Kindred Hospital Parkview for their compassion and outstanding care.
He is survived by his wife, Sheila O'Byrne Burke; three sons, Michael P. Burke and his wife, Dr. Veronique Chagnon Burke and their children, Abigael and Jeremy, Kevin Burke and his daughter, Emily and Timothy O'Byrne Burke; one brother, John R. Burke; two sisters, Kathleen Foley and Adelaide Marciniak and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at St. Ann's Melkite Greek Catholic Church, 41 Cross Rd., Waterford. Burial will be private. There are no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to St. Ann's Building Fund, 41 Cross Rd., Waterford, CT 06385.
Thomas L. Neilan & Son East Lyme Funeral Home, 48 Grand St., Niantic is in charge of arrangements. For directions, obituary information or to sign the family's online register please visit www.neilanfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Casper Burke
5 Entries
June 17, 2009
To the Burke Family,
May he Rest in Peace, and this memory be Eternal, (Zoe Sa Sas) Life to All.
Terry and Esther
Mike Roberts
June 14, 2009
To Mrs. Burke, Kevin, Michael and Tim,
I was saddened to hear about the passing of your husband/father. The couple of time I had the pleasure to meet Mr. Burke he was always kind and a thoughtful man. I'm sure he left you with many wonderful memories to help you through this difficult time. Wishing you God's peace.
June 14, 2009
In Memory of My Uncle,
I will miss your smile, your sense of humor that I understood and shared so well. I treasure your kindness to me and know that you are sitting in a recliner, smoking a pipe and getting into deep discussions with the O'Byrne clan. I will raise a glass to you and all our loved ones who are there with you! Love, Chris
Joan K.
June 13, 2009
To the family of Dr. Burke,
My sincere condolences to all of you.
I was a patient of Dr. Burke in the 80's. He made a VERY difficult situation into a doctor/patient relation that was reassuring and comforting. He was a good man.
Fran Slater
June 13, 2009
My deepest sympathy to Dr. Burke's family. I will always remember him for the wonderful surgery he preformed on me! I am so greatful to him. He certainly was a wonderful man with a great sense of humor. I am so sorry for your loss. May time and memories help in your time of greif.
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