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Patrick J. Burke

1963 - 2016

Patrick J. Burke obituary, 1963-2016, Norwell, MA

BORN

1963

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home

382 First Parish Road

Scituate, Massachusetts

Patrick Burke Obituary

Patrick John Burke, entered into rest November 19, 2016, suddenly at South Shore Hospital, at the age of 53. Dear son of the late John P and Carol Ann (Miller) Burke, he was the devoted brother of Deirdre Woolley and her husband Douglas of Norwood, Ellen Anderson and her husband Michael of Scituate and the late Edwin Burke Sr. Patrick was the cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home, 382 First Parish Road, Scituate, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, at 9:15 a.m. Funeral Mass at St. Mary of the Nativity Church, 1 Kent Street, Scituate, at 10 a.m. Visiting hours will be held Friday, Nov. 25, from 4 to 8 p.m. Inurnment in St. Marys Cemetery, Scituate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Scituate Youth Center, PO Box 757, Scituate, MA 02066. Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home www.richardsongaffeyfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Scituate Mariner from Nov. 23 to Dec. 8, 2016.

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The Staff of Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home

December 1, 2016

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

mary Boucher

November 28, 2016

Clair, I am so sorry to read about Patrick's death
my sympathy to all the burke family
God Bless, love MaryBoucher

Nancy Murray Young

November 26, 2016

Sincere condolences to all of you ... Patrick was a such a sweet, kind man who loved his family so much ... he will be missed. Warm regards, Nancy Murray Young

November 23, 2016

So sorry for your loss Dee & Ellen . Far too soon and early in His life Prayers with You and all the children, Cousin Jack & Gail

Sean Creane

November 23, 2016

Wishing you Peace to bring you comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart

Mike Gibsom

November 23, 2016

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Steve & Carolyn Bianchi

November 23, 2016

Pat made everyone around him feel welcome. He was a loving soul and a proud and loving uncle to all his nieces and nephews. He will be missed!

Jeff Higgins

November 22, 2016

Patrick was a good soul, through and through. Contemplating his loss, it becomes clear that the reason it's so hard is that our hearts are reflecting the purity of his. God bless.

Amy McPherson

November 22, 2016

Patrick was a sweet, sensitive and funny man. He cared a lot for his family, and his hometown. My deepest condolences to his family during this difficult time. May he rest in peace.

Maura McMann

November 22, 2016

Patrick
You were a steadfast presence of love... support... and compassion to your brothers children and widow.... they are all so devestated by your passing......may you be welcomed home through the gates of Heaven to be reunited with your mother... father and brother....
RIP....

November 22, 2016

My deepest condolences on the loss of patrick may he rest in peace

Tracey Alleyne-Green

November 21, 2016

Though I haven't known him for long, It was not hard to see how much he loved and cared for his family. With his unforgettable bubbly personality hard to mistake, I offer my deepest condolences to his family. He will be miss and may he rest in peace

Tracey Alleyne-Green (Brockton, Ma)

November 21, 2016

Patrick was a kind, compassionate man. He will be very much missed here at Stop and Shop.

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Jacqueline Prescott

November 20, 2016

Patrick was a kind, compassionate guy with a huge enthusiasm for family. Although I haven't seen Patrick since high school, I've appreciated his wit and sensitivity over the years (via Facebook). He was a good man. What a loss. My heart goes out to you all.

Albert Monaco

November 20, 2016

Patrick was avery kind and considerate man. He will be missed.

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Nov

25

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home

382 First Parish Road, Scituate, MA 02066

Nov

26

Funeral

9:15 a.m.

Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home

382 First Parish Road, Scituate, MA 02066

Nov

26

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Mary of the Nativity Church

1 Kent Street, Scituate, MA

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382 First Parish Road, Scituate, MA 02066

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