Celebrating the life of
Joseph John "Joe" Burke
June 13, 1953 - July 30, 2013
Joseph "Joe" John Burke formerly of Savannah
Joseph "Joe" John Burke, 60, of Exton, PA and formerly of Savannah, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Chester County Hospital in West Chester, PA. He was the beloved husband of Susan Bennett Burke, with whom he shared 36 years of marriage.
Born in Savannah on June 13, 1953, he was the son of Joseph James and Theodosia Biedulewicz Burke.
He attended Blessed Sacrament Church and was an altar boy there for many years. Joe attended Blessed Sacrament School and Benedictine Military School, where he was on the rifle team. He graduated from Armstrong Atlantic State University with a B.S. in Chemistry.
Joe worked at Union Camp Corporation for many years in the lab department. He currently worked for Flint Ink Group as a lab manager and was the owner/operator of Seraphim – Imaging Photography.
In addition to his wife, Susan, he is survived by their children, Michael Burke and wife, Marilyn, of Oxford AL, and Katie Burke Tollison and husband, Eric, of Draper, UT. He is also survived by five sisters and one brother, Dorothy Inglisa and husband, Angelo, of Jacksonville, NC, Pat Williamson of Houston, TX, Ruth Wellington and husband, Ray, of Montgomery, AL, Jeanine Meredith of Simi Valley, CA, Jimmy Burke of Glennville, GA, and Mary Strane and husband, Tom, of Atlanta, GA; and by his granddaughters, Kyla and Kinsley Burke of Oxford, AL.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 5, 2013 in the Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:00 until 10:30 a.m. at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the March of Dimes by going to www.marchofdimes.com.
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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Susan, Mom told be about the death of your husband. I am so sorry! Wish I could be there but know that you and your family will be in my prayers.
- Becky Holloway Prosser, Rabun Gap, GA
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Joes death. Susan I truly understand what you are going through, as I lost my husband less than 4 months ago. Please know that you ,your children and all of the Burke family are in my prayers and thoughts. Margie Cates Herring.
- Margie Herring, Christiansburg, VA
Dorothy, Patty, Ruthie, Jeannie and Jimmy, and Mike. I am so sorry for your loss. Although I never knew Joe, your family and its devotion to 'family' has always been paramount in my life. I learned of Joes's passing too late to plan to be there, but you have my condolences. Love all of you. Bobby Hooker
- Bobby Hooker, Valdosta, GA
Eric and family I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy and thoughts are with all of you during this very difficult time.
- Doanda Harper, , PA
Although it has been many years since we last saw each other, I reconnected with Joe one year ago. We were best of high school friends and shared many of my most memorable fun times together. I am so sorry for your loss and will keeping Susan and the family in my prayers. Joe was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed by many.
- Paul Harris, Atlanta, GA
Although I did not know Joe personally, I have always heard great comments about him. I am so sorry for your loss and you and your familiy will be in my thoughts and prayers.
- Kathy Marshall, Plymouth, MI
We conversed many times on-line, and never once did he say he was ill. He always seemed upbeat and happy. We go way back to the days of Pinkie Master's Bar in Savannah. I am truly shocked.
- Dorothy Williams, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Burke family.
- Randy Rose, Midlothian, VA
Will miss Joe at Flint Group - he always had a solution to get the job done. My condolenses to the family.
- Arnold Busse, Toronto, ON
Shocked and deeply saddened to hear about the loss of a long time colleague. Rest in peace my friend!
- Jimmy Rider, Stokesdale, NC
From all of the Flint Group Atlanta team our sympathy is with you all. Joe was a wonderful person to work with and we will surely miss him. Anita Payseur/Lab Supervisor Flint Group Atlanta, GA
- Anita Payseur, Atlanta, GA
My deepest sympathy to Joe's family. Joe made a deep, inspiring impact on my life and he will be missed. I was shocked and so very sad to hear this news, as he was there while I was ill- and I didn't even know about his fight- Susan, I don't know if you remember me, we never met face to face yet I think I convinced you through Joe to consider a port?! please reach out to me if you would like- I'm so very sorry for your loss- to all of Joe's family, your father, brother, grandfather, etc Joe was a beautiful human being who was certainly an inspiration to me, and will be greatly missed.
- Jessica Hoffman, Philadelphia, PA
Susan, Mom told be about the death of your husband. I am so sorry! Wish I could be there but know that you and your family will be in my prayers.
- Becky Holloway Prosser, Rabun Gap, GA
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Joes death. Susan I truly understand what you are going through, as I lost my husband less than 4 months ago. Please know that you ,your children and all of the Burke family are in my prayers and thoughts. Margie Cates Herring.
- Margie Herring, Christiansburg, VA
Dorothy, Patty, Ruthie, Jeannie and Jimmy, and Mike. I am so sorry for your loss. Although I never knew Joe, your family and its devotion to 'family' has always been paramount in my life. I learned of Joes's passing too late to plan to be there, but you have my condolences. Love all of you. Bobby Hooker
- Bobby Hooker, Valdosta, GA
Eric and family I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy and thoughts are with all of you during this very difficult time.
- Doanda Harper, , PA
Although it has been many years since we last saw each other, I reconnected with Joe one year ago. We were best of high school friends and shared many of my most memorable fun times together. I am so sorry for your loss and will keeping Susan and the family in my prayers. Joe was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed by many.
- Paul Harris, Atlanta, GA
Although I did not know Joe personally, I have always heard great comments about him. I am so sorry for your loss and you and your familiy will be in my thoughts and prayers.
- Kathy Marshall, Plymouth, MI
We conversed many times on-line, and never once did he say he was ill. He always seemed upbeat and happy. We go way back to the days of Pinkie Master's Bar in Savannah. I am truly shocked.
- Dorothy Williams, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Burke family.
- Randy Rose, Midlothian, VA
Will miss Joe at Flint Group - he always had a solution to get the job done. My condolenses to the family.
- Arnold Busse, Toronto, ON
Shocked and deeply saddened to hear about the loss of a long time colleague. Rest in peace my friend!
- Jimmy Rider, Stokesdale, NC
From all of the Flint Group Atlanta team our sympathy is with you all. Joe was a wonderful person to work with and we will surely miss him. Anita Payseur/Lab Supervisor Flint Group Atlanta, GA
- Anita Payseur, Atlanta, GA
My deepest sympathy to Joe's family. Joe made a deep, inspiring impact on my life and he will be missed. I was shocked and so very sad to hear this news, as he was there while I was ill- and I didn't even know about his fight- Susan, I don't know if you remember me, we never met face to face yet I think I convinced you through Joe to consider a port?! please reach out to me if you would like- I'm so very sorry for your loss- to all of Joe's family, your father, brother, grandfather, etc Joe was a beautiful human being who was certainly an inspiration to me, and will be greatly missed.
- Jessica Hoffman, Philadelphia, PA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
