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John Burke Obituary
Funeral Thursday 9:30 a.m. from FORAN FUNERAL HOME, 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55 St. just West of Harlem) to St. Daniel the Prophet Church. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Condolences can be sent to John's family at his personal tribute website at www.foranfuneralhome.com. For Information 708458-0208.
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Gina Fabiano
March 8, 2017
My prayers are with all of you at this trying time. John you will be missed, I know you were going to live to be 100, but God has other plans for you. Until we meet again. Enjoy your music my friend.
Patt Timlin
March 8, 2017
Agnes, Tom, Rose and Fiona - words fail us. We are so sorry for the loss of your son, husband and dad. He fought hard and stayed as long as he could. It would never be long enough. Our hearts go out to you.
Brendan / Lou Fogarty
March 7, 2017
We would like to offer our prayers, condolences and love to the Burke family at this trying time.
Say not in grief' he is no more' but live in thankfulness that he was.
Peggy Collins
March 7, 2017
Agnes and Tom, I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. I can only imagine your heartbreak. I am on a trip, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Peggy Collins
Kathy Cook
March 7, 2017
My sincere sympathies to the entire Burke family. I worked with John at Prudential Plaza and he was always a pleasure to deal with. He will be missed here for sure.
May your memories keep him with you forever.
Dan Lamm
March 7, 2017
John, I will miss you my friend. The locker room won't be da same without ya, I will also miss stopping at Toms Tap for some Miller Lites and making fun of your red hair. Until we meet again bro, Godspeed
John Principe
March 7, 2017
Sincere Sympathy and Condolences to the family of John Burke. May he rest in God's peace and live forever in your hearts.
The Principe Family: John, Paul,Teresa and Pyper.
The Staff of Foran Funeral Home
March 7, 2017
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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