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James Burke Obituary

Burke, James E. 86, beloved husband of 62 years to Irene (nee Murray); loving father of James (Mary) Burke, Patrick (Kathy) Burke, Jeanne (James) Gallagher, Terry (Kelly) Burke, Dan (Karen) Burke and the late Renee (Don) Barnas; proud grandfather of James, Kevin, Brendan, Brian and Sean Burke, Meghan, Kristin, Patrick, Robert and Kaitlyn Burke, Joe, Mary Kate, James and Kelly Gallagher, Emily, Jack and Caroline Burke, Bridget, Nora, Mary Eileen and Dan Burke. James Burke was a longtime president of Queen of Martyrs St. Vincent DePaul Society and a proud graduate of Leo High School. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Queen of Martyrs St. Vincent DePaul Society. Funeral Saturday 9:15 a.m. from Blake Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn to Queen of Martyrs Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. Info 708-636-1193 or www.blakelamboaklawn.com.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 21, 2012.
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First memory of Jim - playing pool with John Walsh. Next with Irene at George Waddell's game. Later at Beverly Men's game. Last at NU Hosp. Always gregarious. Sympathy to family, Dick Golden Florida

Dick Golden

October 15, 2012

IRENE AND FAMILY, WHAT IS TO BE SAID OTHER THAN, "IT WAS A GREAT LIFE", FILLED WITH SMILES FROM EAR TO EAR, LOUD LAUGHTER, LOTS' OF JOKES, GAMES, GOLF. "FAMILY ALWAYS CLOSE TO THE HEART". WORDS OF WARMTH, ADVICE WITH COMFORT AND KNOWLEDGE, CLICKING THOSE FINGERS TO ANY TUNE, "ESPECIALLY IRISH", "THE DEDICATION OF LOVE FOR YOU IRENE", "YOUR CHILDREN", "GRAND, AND ARE THERE GREAT GRAND-CHILDREN". YOU, AND WE, ARE THE LUCKY ONES TO HAVE SHARED OUR LIVES WITH JIM-JAMES-JIMMY BURKE, MY MOM'S BELOVED COUSIN, FRIEND, AND COMFORT IN HER TIMES OF NEED. "MARGARET MARY McCORMICK-DUFFY-PATTERSON", OR JUST "PEGGY". YOU ARE NOW WITH MOM, AND THE REST OF THE GANG TELLING JOKES!!!
A LOVING THOUGHT FOR YOU IRENE, THIS IS A TIME YOU BOTH SHARED WITH ME AT MY TIME OF LOSS. YOU AND JIMMY SHARED SO MUCH STREGNTH, HOPE, LOVE, COMPASSION AND CONSTANT CONTACT, BOTH BY WORDS OF WISDOM, OR OUR VISITS IN PHOENIX, TURKEY DINNERS, GAMES WITH THE KIDS AND I,EASTER EGG HUNTS', GOLF, CONSTANT WARMTH AND GENUINE FAMILY LOVE. YOU ARE MISSED, WE LOVE YOU ALWAYS, AND WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!
"COLIN, MOM AND DAD, GET A TUNE GOING FOR THAT IRISH GENTLEMAN, I'M SURE HE BROUGHT A DECK OF CARDS, OR A GOLF CLUB!"
ALL OF OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS TO YOU IRENE AND FAMILY,
KATHLEEN DUFFY, SARAH , MEGAN, AND DEVIN HELMER, "YOUR PHOENIX FAMILY"

KATHLEEN DUFFY

October 2, 2012

Francie Tunney

September 24, 2012

We are very sorry for the loss of your father, Pat. Our thoughts are with you.

David and Vicki Specht

September 23, 2012

ToTerry, Kelly and all the Burke family. I only had the pleasure if meeting mr Burke on a couple of occasions but found him to be a wonderful warm man and always very welcoming to all of us from Dundee. You are all in our thoughts at this sad time. With every best wish from Derek, Teresa, Dan and Megan (Dundee)

Derek little

September 23, 2012

Today, I am writing to express my deepest sympathy to the family of a Great and Proud Irish American. A man loved by many and will always be remembered as a kind and caring person. A great sadness has befallen us because of our loss; but a great joy is underlying because of the joy and contributions he made to family, friends, and community. Our heartfelt
comfort and prayers go out to Aunt Irene and family. Uncle Jim will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love
Jim and Irene Mayer

September 22, 2012

It was a joy and honor to bring Holy Communion to Mr. Burke and his wife during these last months-- May he rest in peace.

Peggy

September 22, 2012

Burke Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Find comfort in the great memories that will stay with you all forever.

Sue and Mike (C.C.) Reynolds

September 21, 2012

"We never had it so good!" What a great man. Heaven's gain - our loss.

Much love,
Larry and Patti (Hagarty) Lechner

September 21, 2012

MY FAMILY AND I WILL SURELY MISS JIM. HE WAS MORE THAN MY LANDLORD HE WAS A FRIEND.

MICHAEL OREILLY

September 21, 2012

Your family is in our prayers

Jacque tuite

September 21, 2012

I'll never forger Mr B's smile God Bless You Say Hi to Renee Randy Dreznes and Family

September 21, 2012

JMJ Jim was a living Saint. He will be greatly missed by the St. Vincent DePaul Family. Beth Roland-St. Walter Conference

September 21, 2012

He was a wonderful man and a lot of fun. We will miss him.

Mary Ellen Condon Staelgraeve

September 21, 2012

May the God who gives peace be with all of you(Romans 15:33) in the days ahead.

Lynn

September 21, 2012

Whenever I think of Mr. Burke, I think of family. He always appeared to be at his happiest when he was with Mrs. Burke, the children and grandchildren. No matter how large their family grew, they always made anyone that stopped by feel like they were the most important member of the family. There was no better way to be greeted then by a hug from Mr. Burke. He will forever be missed, but never forgotten.

Don Barnas

September 20, 2012

Mr Burke I remember always greeted with a smile and was a great listener.
God Bless the Burke family!
Mike and Kathy Bellair

September 20, 2012

Jimmy Burke---"Who wears short shorts?" So many memories. The Duffy-McCormick picnic in Lakewood Forest Preserve which, because of the rain, ended up in the house with lots of shoes at the door, the Blizzard of '79, Bill Duffy cleaning out the Burke Family's refridgerator and being amazed at how many Mayonaise jars were inside, the great dancing and conversations at weddings and family events, his gregarious nature and wonderful big smile - Boy we are going to miss Jim Burke. All our love to Irene and the family. Our prayers are with you. Love From The Kowalski Family - Colleen (Duffy-), Fred (not Ken), Conor, and Max.

The Kowalski Family

September 20, 2012

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