In Mystic, CT April 15, 2013 Joseph L. Burke husband of the late Helen (Smith) Burke died peacefully at his son’s home at the age of 93. Born in New Bedford, Joseph was the son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Donovan) Burke. Joseph was a graduate of Taunton High School class of 1938 and was a sergeant in the US Army serving during WWII. He was a retired salesman for Prudential Insurance Company in Taunton and was a former member of the Taunton Lodge of Elk’s and the Knights of Columbus in Taunton. He was the father of Leonard Burke and his wife Patricia of Mystic, CT, and the late Barbara Burke Freeman. Grandfather of Brian Freeman of Wallingford, CT, Kevin Freeman and Christian Freeman both of Baltimore, Maryland and Douglas Burke of Florida. Brother of the late Richard Littleton and James Burke. Uncle of several niece and nephews. Calling hours will be held at the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home 70 Washington Street in Taunton Friday, April 19th from 9-10:30 AM. A Mass will be held at the Annunciation of the Lord Church in Taunton at 11 AM. Interment St Francis Cemetery in Taunton. In lieu of flowers donations in Joseph’s memory may be made to Center for Hospice Care of South East CT of St Edmunds Retreat, Enders Island, Mystic, CT.
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