Emmett Burke Obituary

Very Sorry for your loss.

To the Burke Family:

Emmett and I were classmates at

St. Simon. He was such a wonderful friend to have. I think of him often and he is greatly missed.

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Burke, Eddie, Jennifer, and Sarah

Time has past and as I remember the funeral service in Chicago, Emmett went forward in his passing as Emmett lived his life. Emmett, no matter what occurred in your life you loved, you cared, and you smiled. When we were young growing up on Powers Lake, you always wanted to have those friends around you. You were and are that friend that will never be gone from our hearts. When we were young Emmett always made sure to come over in the motor boat to have my father make him chocolate milk shakes. There are so many more memories in my heart, thankyou for sharing your life with me. You are never far from my heart. Your friend.

Dear Alderman Burke,Judge Anne Burke,Kathleen and all Family,

Our very deepest sympathy goes to each of you at this so difficult time. Our family was all touched, 'tho we did not know

Emmett. He sounds like he totally embraced the gift of life, and had

such love and support from his family and friends. Your comments

in his eulogy,Alderman, which

Sneed reported on, touched a deep chord in our hearts: "we return to God most painfully and grudgingly the gift of Emmett...forever a part of who we are." Having lost our youngest brother, Sgt. Phil O'Reilly, suddenly last March, we were all reminded of what a gift life is. We are grateful for your kind comments, Alderman, at the resolution for him. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. A final note: "Time moves on. Friends move on. Life moves on. Love stays."

Most Sincerely,

Ellen O'Reilly and Family

Dear Anne, Many years ago , we were counselors at Camp Star of the Sea. I was so sorry to hear of your son's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Susie Roark Allison

Our thoughts,prayers,and best wishes are with you and your family at this difficult time. Our condolences to you and your family.

Sue and Cary Ulman

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Godspeed. Bill and Beth Coulson, Glenview and Twin Lakes.

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Burke, Eddie, Jennifer and Sarah,

There are not enough words to say how sorry we are for your loss of Emmett. Known to me as the greatest barefoot skier, the guy who could always make through the barefoot line no matter how rough the water was. He will be missed by so many.

To all:



“What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.”



Emmett lived his life being a great friend to all. He loved his friends, he loved being with his friends and he was always there for his friends - with that big smile and his wicked sense of humor. Emmett made the world laugh. No matter what the situation or time, Emmett was always laid back, easy going and a happy-go-lucky guy. I can’t count the times we got ourselves into yet another situation where most of us would be thinking, “Uh oh!!” .....And then there would be Emmett….. relaxing in the corner with that big grin on his face and he’d simply say, “It’ll be fine.” And it always was.



You could never shake Emmett. He lived his life without a care in the world. Emmett was truly a happy guy with a kindred adventurous spirit. In this way he died, and in this way I will always remember him. My condolences go out to all who were fortunate enough to know Emmett as a son, brother, fiancé, relative….. and indeed, a good friend. I will truly miss my friend. May he rest in peace.

Burke Family,



My deepest sincere condolences go out to you and your family. I am very blessed to have known Emmett Burke as his roommate in Barrington, IL. It was 3 fantastic years of my life. He was a good friend and was always there for me. I remember when he and I pondered what to name his canine the day he was named to the K-9 unit. The only name we could come up with was Rizzo(as you know) from the Jerky Boys. This makes me both laugh and cry. May God always be with you and forever rest his soul.



Rob Remitz

Dear Mr.and Mrs. Burke,and Kathy.

I am truly sorry for your loss, I do feel your pain. Emmett was my good friend whom we talked several times a week. There was nothing Emmett could not accomplish,or willing to try. Emmett always seemed to have the answer I was looking for,whether the right one or not. He made me laugh each time I talked with him, and I truly miss him alot. My thoughts and prayers will always be with his Family,Kathy and his Friends.

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Burke family and friends of Emmett.

Alderman Edward M. Burke and Judge Anne M. Burke,



Please accept our sincerest condolences on the loss of your son, Emmett. May the pain of your loss ease with each passing day and may your memories endure for all time. As Emmett has now found eternal peace in the Lord may your family find comfort.



Our heartfelt prayers are with you all.



Alex, Dawn and Courtney Sanchez

We send our thoughts and prayers to you at your time of grief. We hope you will be given the ability to endure this difficult time. May God bless.

I wish to express my most sincere sympathy for your loss. I want you to know that my prayers are with your family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. We offer our condolances to your family.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Baglieri

Dear Anne and Ed: Our deepest sympathy. May God enfold your beloved Emmett into His Eternal embrace.

Alderman Burke, Honorable Anne Burke,

Please accept our deepest sympathy with regard to the loss of your son.



Sincerely,

Jeff & Jill Siegfried

Our condolances to your family on the loss of your precious son.

We lived in the 14th Ward for many years before moving to Arizona.

To: The Ed Burke Family and Kathleen:

Please accept our deepest sympathies. There is no greater pain

than the loss of a child. Thoughts

and prayers are with you all.

I am truly sorry for your loss. I cannot express the anguish I felt when I heard the devastating news. Emmett and I had such a wonderful time growing up together on Powers Lake. Emmett had made a huge impact on my life. He was such a happy, kind, loving person and treated my family and me with such respect. My family and I always enjoyed Emmett’s company and he was always welcome to be with us. He was continually showing me how to live life to its fullest. Everyday was a new adventure with Emmett. On occasion Emmett would show up at 6:30AM at my house on his horse, eager to start a day of adventure. I always had the best time seeing Emmett in his true element, the water, performing all his stunts. I am so grateful that I have such wonderful memories with Emmett, and will always hold him dear to my heart. I feel very blessed to have had Emmett in my life. Emmett will be missed and he and his family will be in my prayers.

Sincerely

When I first met Emmett it was during the summer, he was a vigorous 15 year old man enjoying life to its fullest. We would run into each other as the years would pass, and I could still see that energetic young man in him. This is how I still remember him. My deepest sympathy is with the Burke family.

REMEMBER ME....



As the snow falls

Remember me...

As the sky is blue

Remember me...

As the water ripples

Remember me...

As the dog barks

Remember me...

As the putt sinks

Remember me...

As the siren wails

Remember me...

As I will look down

and remember you.





My deepest sympathy Alderman E. Burke & Honorable A. Burke and to Kathleen. I knew Emmett a short time; we were in in the Police Acedemy together. I am amazed at what special people you must be and how lucky Emmett was to have all of you in his life and how lucky all of you were to have Emmett. Never forget the times times together, as reading these entries of his guest book, Emmett truely had numerous positive impacts on so many.



CJ Camel

(Glendale Heights Police Dept.)

The Burke Family



My family and I wish to extend our deepest sympathy in the tragic loss of your beloved son. He will be the "Wind beneath your Wings" forever.



Karen Kostecka & Family (14th Ward Resident)

To the Burke Family and Kathleen,

My deepest sympathy to all of you; you have shown incredible faith and courage during these terribly difficult days. God grant you comfort and peace and may you feel the love of God in the knowledge that Emmett is now safe in the arms of Jesus. You are always in my prayers.

The Burke Family,

Our deepest sympathy goes out to kathleen and the entire family. You will all be in our prayers.

Respectfully, Randy & Lauren Miles

(Village Inn, Skokie)

Dear Anne, Ed and the Family, I regret that my own cancer treatment will not allow me to attend Emmett's wake or funeral. I can only bearly image the deep hurt you are experienecing. You have shown remarkable courage and sensitivity in the public veiw. My God bless you with the gift of compassion and Emmett with peace. +Bishop Edwin Conway, P.O.1979, 60690

Dear Anne and Ed:

Our prayers are with you on the tragic death of Emmett. Sad news somehow travels distances. Our daughter, Alison, called us with this shocking news.

Our condolences to you and to your family. Our love as well.

Marilyn, Howard, Jon, Hillary and Alison.

Dear Mom and Dad Burke, Kathleen, Jennifer, Eddie, Sarah, Travis and the entire Burke family:

I am overwhelmed with sadness and pray that your faith in God will help you continue in all the ways that Emmett would have wanted you to. I am truly sorry I wasn't able to be there with you during this difficult time, but the girls and I were with you in spirit. I will always remind Kelley and Audrey what a wonderful and loving uncle they had....I know he is smiling with the Angels now.....



Love, Jackie, Kelley and Audrey Burke

Dear Ed, Anne & family



I wanted to extend my deepest sympathy's to you. I was a very close friend of Emmett's during the years we spent together. Emmett was a great people person & enjoyed making everyone happy. My sisters, & parents will miss his smile & positive spirit he presented. People that were close to Emmett, understood he lived life to the fullest. It was all or nothing. This is how he lived. He would not of had it any other way. I will always remember the good times we spent together.



Love,

Kevin Connolly

Mr. & Mrs. Burke and Family,

Please accept our deepest sympathy and our prayers in the loss of your son Emmett. Emmett will always hold a special place in our hearts, as he was a frequent house guest to our Twin Lakes home. His smile, laughter, humor and energy, was endless. Emmett and our son Kevin resembled each other so much, we looked at them as twins. He will be forever in our hearts and prayers. God Bless!



The Connolly Family

Rick, Jill, Kevin, Jennifer, & Kimberly

I just heard about Emmett and I am so sorry about your loss. I knew him as a teenager (and his brother Eddie) and have had fond thoughts of him all these years. I know that there is nothing I can say to relieve your loss, but my sympathy is with you today and through the days ahead.

To the entire Burke Family and Kathleen, we extend our heartfelt prayers and sympathy in the loss of your Emmett. God's plans for us are so mysterious. Only He knows why Emmett was taken so suddenly and before his time. May your deep faith sustain you and guide you through the next months and years. Ted and Mary Lu Sweeney of Glenwood , IL and Grand Beach, Michigan

Honorable Edward M. Burke and Honorable Anne M. Burke

Chester and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. There are not enough words to say how sorry we are for your loss of Emmett. Our prayers are with all of you.

Ed and Anne,

Dan and Kaye just e-mailed me about

your son's accident. What a great

loss to you and all who loved Emmett.

I hope the overwhelming

outpouring of love gives you comfort.

Love,

Rita

Dear Ed and Anne and family: I did not know your son Emmett but just by reading the guest book he sounds like a wonderful fun loving young man. I'm so sorry you had to lose him so soon. My prayers are with you and your family.

Dear Honorable Ed and Ann Burke: My deepest sympathy on the loss of your son, Emmett. There is no greater loss than that of a child, no matter the age. I know this from having been Chaplain to Misericordia Homes for sixteen years. I still remember the kind letter Mr. Burke wrote to then Cardinal Bernardin regarding my work there with the residents. You attended the Mass of Dedication at the South Home residence. Emmett and your family will be remembered in my prayers and Masses. May God's gift of healing grace be with you at this time. Fr. Mike Solazzo

We would like to express our deepest sypathy to you and your family. In and or about eight grade I remember great memories of

Edward jr. and Emmett as I spent many memorible times together at your home and summer home (I think I was there every day for about four years). I just wanted to thank you and your family for all the wonderful times you have shown me and all the times I will never forget with your family, especially Emmett and Edward jr. Once again thank you and your family, and always in our prayers Emmett.



God Bless



The Niklewicz Family

ED, ANNE & FAMILY:

SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR TRAGIC & SUDDEN LOSS. WORDS CAN NEVER EASE THE PAIN YOU ARE ALL FEELING AT THIS TIME. PLEASE ACCEPT OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCE - AND TRY TO FIND SOLACE IN THE FACT THAT EMMETT IS NOW "UPSTAIRS", LOOKING AFTER ALL OF US.

Dear Anne & Ed,



My deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved son. May you find peace in your cherished memories of Emmett. You are in my daily prayers.

My deepest sympathies to the Burke family. Please know that your friends are here for you in this time of need. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Honorable Ann and Ed Burke,



I was so saddened to hear of your son's untimely passing. Having spent a most enjoyable evening talking with you at the Rush NBC Dinner recently, I know how important family and children are to both of you. I hope that your many wonderful memories of Emmett will help you during this difficult time. My wife Joy joins me in sending our sincerest condolences.

Dear Ann and Ed:



I was sorry to read of the untimely death of your son, Emmett. I and my family will remember him in our prayers.

Dear Anne and Ed: Holly, James and I are very sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. the Durans

I am very sorry on your loss, I too have lost a son, you will think of him everday the rest of your life. Remember only the good things that happened with him. You have my best wishes.

Dear Ed&Anne&Cathy,I have had the pleasure of knowing Emmett, for about 10 years.We never had a bad time, Everything Emmett did, was always full speed ahead.And he was always pretty good at what ever he put his mind to.It has been truely a Honor to be his friend.You have my deepest condolences.Brian Pike

Dear Burke Family,

May the gentle hand of the Lord ease the pain of your loss.

Wayne Ramsey

My daughter Leann called me remembering how well behaved Emmett was when she babysat .

Very Sorry from my family to yours.

Sincerely,

Frank E. Kocimski

To Mr.& Mrs. Burke and family: My deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved son, Emmett. May our Lord comfort you at this time. While I didn't know Emmett personally,I'm sure his faith and values came from your good examples.

I have had the joy of ministering to you, Mr. Burke, during the years I was at St. Peters as lector/eucharistic minister...it was very edifying to see you come in for Mass and receive our Lord. I know that He will sustain you and Mrs. Burke during this time of grief. God bless you and the family. Jan Hull,SFO

Kathleen Chlebek and the Burke Family;



My sincere condolences and sympathy during your time of sadness.

Kathleen Chlebek & The Burke Family:



My deepest sympathy during this time

of tragic loss. You will be in our prayers.

To Alderman Burke and Family,



Sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.



John & Danielle Pascente

are deepest sympthy

are prayers are with you

Dear Anne and Ed,

My deepest sympathy to you and all the family. I heard the news as I was leaving on Feb. 1 for a flight to Rome. I just read the obituary in the Suntimes via internet here in Rome. I am emailing you from the North American College in the shadow of the Dome of St. Peter's. Be assured of my prayers for Emmett, for you and all the family. I will speak Emmett's name today at mass here at the College, tomorrow as we celebrate mass in the Catacombs and on Friday at St. Peter's. And I will continue to remember you all. Wish I were there in Chicago with you to pray with you, to cry with you, to remember, and just to be with you.

With much sympathy, love and prayer,

Fr. Chuck Faso, ofm

Our heartfelt prayers go out to the Burke and Chlebek Families. Fr. Dennis Callahan, Marilyn Kingston and all of your "family" at St. Mary's Parish in Pell Lake send their love and sympathy.

Emmett was an honest, kindhearted, genuine man, accepting of everyone he met. I am honored to call him my friend.

Tonights service was beautiful.

All my love and prayers,

Shelley Weise

On behalf of the entire Martin Family, we send our condolences, and our prayers......Emmett will be truly missed.

Dear Ed & Anne,

Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you and your family. May you find comfort in the loving memories you hold in your heart.

Dear Mr. Alderman and Family, My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this very sad time for your family. You are in our nightly prayers. May God Bless you all during this time and the months to follow. May God Bless you always. Breda Maher

To The Burke Family,



Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your son/brother, Emmett.



We will keep Emmett and the Burke Family in our prayers.

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Burke & Family,

My deepest condonlences to your family and loved ones for the loss of Emmett. I feel your pain only too closely. My heart goes out to your family.

Sincerely,

Tricia Grabill & The Grabill Family

Anne and Edward Burke,

My parents called me to inform me of Emmett's death. I never had the chance to meet Emmett, but I am sure if I had, I would have thought he was wonderful. I am so sorry for this tragedy, and I cannot imagine how hard times may be right now. I will pray for your family that light will shine upon this, and I know that God has Emmett safe and close to him.

Love,

Virginia Casillas

To Alderman Burke and Family,



Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.



Bob Kunze and Cheri Heramb

Our condolences to you for the loss of your son.

Mr. & Mrs. Burke, Jennifer, Eddie, Sarah and Kathleen,



I am so sorry and so sad to hear about Emmett. We had so much fun with him growing up on Powers Lake. He was always cracking jokes and was fun to be around. When we were 12 in Ziggy's boat class for getting our boat license, he would make us laugh every day. In sailing class, he was one of the only kids who knew how to sail a sailboat by himself across the lake & we could see him sailing over every day from your house. When we were on the Junior Aquanuts, he was one of the only kids who knew how to barefoot. He & I had to be square-dance partners when the junior team did the country & western Rock Ridge ski show. He actually came over across Powers Lake in his aluminum putt-putt boat to practice his routine at our house with some other kids. He also would drive over in that boat to our house to take us skiing. He was really excited the summer he got that Black Magic kneeboard. He even would let us ride it, too. When we got older, he loved barefoot line and always was on the end of line facing the crowd. You really couldn't imagine Emmett barefooting anywhere else in the line. He would even smile the whole time. He was famous to us around Powers Lake and will be very missed by all who knew him. I am so sorry for your loss. He was so much fun.

The Burke Family:



Emmett and I were friends when we were younger and I would just like to take this time to express my deepest condolences for your family.



Emmett, being a few years older than I, was a great man with a heart of gold. He was caring and compasionate when being caring and compasionate were not popular. I will always remember Emmett as the friend who helped me understand that life is not about taking, it is about giving. He taught me that the ability to make others smile is a gift and if you have it, use it. And use it he did, effortlessly.



Emmitt is loved and missed. My heart and thoughts are with you.

Please accept our deepest sympathy and prayers on the loss of your son. P.O. Thomas Banich 023rd District CPD, Kathleen Dailey-Banich

The DePaul family is praying for you at this time of great loss. We know, however, that your son is in a better place. May God comfort you and give you a peace that passes all understanding.

Dear Burke Family,

My heart is with you at this time

and I send my sincere condolences.

I do hope that when you think of

your dear son, the wonderful and

happy memories will be a source of

comfort to you.

Edward, I will never forget you since you forwarded a great tribute

to me regarding the death of my

husband, Sid Ordower, two years ago.

It meant a great deal to my family.

Your family is in our thoughts at

this time.

Myrna Ordower

DEAR ED & ANN,



PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON THE LOSS OF YOUR SON. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS.



BARBARA MILDICE

DEEPEST SMYPATHS

Our hearts go out to all members of the Burke and Chelbek families on your great loss. Our prayers are with you and Emmett.

DEEPEST SYMPATHY

Please accept my deepest sympathy. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Dear Burke family.Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.

Emmett will be fondly remembered.Our

deepest sympathy.

Dear Ed, Anne and Family,



Our heartfelt sympathy to you all on the tragic loss of your son, Emmitt. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.



Walter and Pat Kelly

PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON THE LOSS OF YOUR SON. ANDREW PAPPAS CHICAGO BOARD OF ELECTIONS - RETIRED

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Emmett. You will be missed by alot of people and will always remain in the hearts of those you've been friends with over the years. Who could forget your eyelashes!! Deepest regrets to the family. Bran & J.J. Richter

Dear Ed & Ann, all of us wish to express our sympathy to you and your family. Our prayers are with you. Ed your courage attending the NASA ceremonies was very touching and showed your true character. We will remember Emmett in our prayers.

Ed, Flora and Mom.

My deepest sympathies to you and your family at this tragic moment.May God Bless all of you.

Dear Alderman Ed and Judge Anne, Our hearts and prayers are with you in the terrible and trajic loss of your beloved son Emmett. May God be with you and your family during this difficult time. Mayor Bob and Ruth Ann Pastrick

DEAR ALDERMAN ED BURKE&

THE HONERABLE ANN BURKE

WE OFFER OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY, YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS

ROY& SANDRA BUDZ

Mr & Mrs Burke

Our prayers are with you and your family.

Love

Dear Anne and Ed, We send our most sincere sympathy to you for the tragic loss of your son, Emmett. There are no words to truly comfort you but we hope God will help you thru this deeply sad time and that the beautiful memories you have of him will in some small measure sustain and comfort you and the rest of your family.

Peggy and Bill Cahill

To the Burke family and Kathleen

Chlebek,my sincerest condolences.

Dear Alderman Burke and Family



The Kelly High School Family wishes to offer our deepest sympathy during this most difficult time. May your faith and friendships provide you with support and strength so necessary during this time of sorrow and always. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Kelly High School Faculty & Staff

To all the Burke family, you are in our hearts and our prayers.



Sincerely,

Missy (Walag) and Jamo Van De Bogert

Please accept our sincerest sympathy on your loss.

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Burke & Family,

Please accept our most heartfelt condolences at the loss of your son. You are in our prayers and thoughts.

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Burke and the entire Burke family,

Words can not express my deep sorrow for the loss of your beloved son Emmett. I had the wonderful privilege of meeting him on several occasions while employed in the Committee on Finance office & now as an employee in the City Clerk's office. I always found Emmett to be such an engaging, charming, upbeat young man. He was always so happy to see you & always had a kind word to say. He will be deeply missed. Truly God, in his infinite wisdom, has something special that he needs Emmett's help with, otherwise he would not have been called so soon! My prayers are with all of you.May God bless & keep all of you. Sincerely, Martha Miller

Chicago City Clerk's Office

For the Burke Family and Kathleen,



I am looking across the lake @ your house now and can see a young Emmett putting across in his fishing boat. He was a regular summer fixture @ our house and always up for a smile and a ski run.

The memories of him learning a square dance routine for Jr. Aquanuts and his love of skiing will always be with me. He loved coming through hot dogging it in the barefoot line. Most of all he loved entertaining the crowd @ the Aquanut shows. He will always have a place in our memory of summers in Powers Lake.

My thoughts and prayers are with you,

Nancy Michael

Our deepest sympathies

Don and Joanne Robison

Don Jr. and Marie (Dietz) Robison

Jody Robison-Snyder

Dear Anne, Ed and Family,

What a tragic loss. My heart goes out to you all. May each others love and the love and respect of so many friends comfort you.

So sorry for your loss. I am a former redident of the 14th Ward. I recently talked to you at Midway Airport.

Dear Burke Family,



On behalf of the Town of Randall Volunteer Fire Department, please accept our Deepest Sympathy on this very sad tragedy.

Please accept our deepest sympathy. You and your family will be in our prayers.

My deepest sympathy to your family for the loss of your loved one. Emmett will be dearly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Alderman Burke and the Honorable Anne Burke,

My family and I send our deepest sympathies to you. The strength and love of your family will pull you through.

Our prayers are with you.

The Salvatore J DiMucci, Jr. Family

God's blessings to you and your family on the loss of your son. Let God's love shine upon him.

Dear Ed and Anne,



We are so saddened to hear of your loss. Suzanne and I both send our deepest condolences and most hearfelt good wishes to you and your family at this time.



Thomas and Suzanne Olivieri

and Family

Dear Anne, Ed and Family,

We send our deepest sympathies to you in this time of great loss. Emmett will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Please know our hearts and prayers are with you.

Love,