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Donald Burke Obituary
Burke, Donald J. retired CFD, beloved husband of Rosemary (nee Rothwell), loving father of Patricia (Kieran) Mackey, Karen (Michael) Carey, Nancy (Gavin) Tadavich and Donald W., dear Papa of Noreen, Tim, Ciara, Brigid, Brian, Tara, Sean and A. J. Funeral Tuesday, 8:45 a.m. from Gibbons Funeral Home, 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. to St. Francis Borgia Church, Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations to CFD Gold Badge Society, 3400 W. 111th St., P.M.B. 356, Chicago, IL 60655. For info 773-777-3944 or www.irishfuneralhome.comTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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LYN DENEEN
April 25, 2005
MY DEAREST ROSIE AND FAMILY, A GREAT MAN THAT MADE A GREAT FAMILY HAS PASSED, AND IS NOW IN THE ARMS OF GOD. ROSIE AND FAMILY,MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL OF YOU,DON ALWAYS HAD A QUIET,RESERVED "KINDNESS",AND OF COURSE A BIT OF A DEVILISH SIDE-BUT AFTER ALL HE WAS A CHICAGO FIREFIGHTER-THE BEST!!AGAIN-TO ALL OF YOU MY HEART IS HEAVY FOR A GREAT LOSS. A FRIEND ALWAYS.LYN DENEEN (DANIEL DENEEN C.F.D.)
Debbie Baltazar
April 25, 2005
Dear Karen and Family,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Benny, Debbie, Bianca and Alex Baltazar
Betsy Schwartz
April 25, 2005
When my father called and told me my heart sank..I am so sorry for your loss.I have wonderful memories of Don at get togethers and of course him making dinner at the station, I spent alot of time there with him and my father and the rest of the "old timers" as they called themselves. My heart go out to your family. I feel like I have lost a family member. He will be missed greatly. My prayers are with you all and if I can do anything please let me know. After all, whether we see each other every year or fall out of touch family is still family and that is what I consider you. All my love... Betsy Schwartz (Tom's daughter)
Toni Ann Helton
April 24, 2005
I was saddened to hear of your loss. Luke and I will try to make it to the visitation on Monday. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Toni Ann Helton
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