1933
Donald
2019
Donald G. Burke
February 8, 1933 — September 24, 2019
Donald G. Burke, 86, of New Bedford, Massachusetts passed away on September 24, 2019.
Born February 8, 1933 in Wilkes-Barre he was a son of the late Edward J. and Emma Perschau Burke.
Donald was a graduate of Saint Leo’s High School in Ashley. He was employed in the library of the University of Massachusetts, North Dartmouth Campus for many years before retiring.
Donald was preceded in death by brothers, Bishop James C. Burke, O.P.D.D., Paul, Bernard F., Rev. Edward J., O.F.M., Gerard R. and Karl M. Burke; a sister, Patricia Bratton; and great-nephew, Michael Quiet.
He will be greatly missed by his sister, Kathryn J. Burke of Mountain Top; sister-in-law, Patricia Burke of Fairview Heights, IL; niece, Judith and her husband Dave Quiet; nephews, Patrick Bratton, Michael and his wife Lori Burke, and Joseph and his wife Donna Burke; a great-niece, great-nephews, other family and friends.
Celebration of Donald’s Life will be held Tuesday, October 1, 2019 with gathering beginning at 9 AM at McLaughlin’s, 142 South Washington Street in Wilkes-Barre followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 AM in the Church of Saint Nicholas.
Memories and condolences may be shared with Donald’s family at www.celebratehislife.com
Born February 8, 1933 in Wilkes-Barre he was a son of the late Edward J. and Emma Perschau Burke.
Donald was a graduate of Saint Leo’s High School in Ashley. He was employed in the library of the University of Massachusetts, North Dartmouth Campus for many years before retiring.
Donald was preceded in death by brothers, Bishop James C. Burke, O.P.D.D., Paul, Bernard F., Rev. Edward J., O.F.M., Gerard R. and Karl M. Burke; a sister, Patricia Bratton; and great-nephew, Michael Quiet.
He will be greatly missed by his sister, Kathryn J. Burke of Mountain Top; sister-in-law, Patricia Burke of Fairview Heights, IL; niece, Judith and her husband Dave Quiet; nephews, Patrick Bratton, Michael and his wife Lori Burke, and Joseph and his wife Donna Burke; a great-niece, great-nephews, other family and friends.
Celebration of Donald’s Life will be held Tuesday, October 1, 2019 with gathering beginning at 9 AM at McLaughlin’s, 142 South Washington Street in Wilkes-Barre followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 AM in the Church of Saint Nicholas.
Memories and condolences may be shared with Donald’s family at www.celebratehislife.com
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