Birth date: Apr 28, 1951 Death date: Nov 12, 2016
Joseph Anthony Burke Jr., son of Joseph Anthony Burke Sr. and Frances B. Zeminceus Burke, was born April 28, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois. He departed this life Saturday, November 12, 2016, in his home, near Falcon, Missouri, at the Read Obituary
Joe,
I’m sorry that l never kept in touch. You were an amazing person who always took care of us War Daws in Delta. Miss ya, old man.
When I first met Joe at his sons house I was afraid of him since he was built like a brick house with a serious smirk on his face. But I realized he is a great man and deep down I'm forever grateful for the family I've been adopted into(his kids). It's not goodbye more like I will see you later.
When I first met Joe, it was hard to figure him out! Was he a very serious man or a jokester??? On my first visit to meet him, he and Jim were having a conversation and Jim looked to me for an answer to a question he asked and when I did answer, Joe looked at me sternly and said "this is an A & B conversation, C your way out of it!" I did not know what to think so as I got up to go in the other room by Lena, he said "on your way bring me a beer!" and he, started laughing! From that moment I knew he was a jokester! We tried to get together with them as often as we could, but not often enough! But when we did, it was always a good time! Joe made it feel like we knew each other for a lifetime! We had a standing joke between us, when ever Jim and I would call to say hello, when Joe would pickup the phone, I would just breath heavy into it and ask what he was wearing and he would in turn say "My birthday suit!" then I would ask him if got a gift receipt with it because that did not look good on him,he should exchange it!! Going to miss those calls and visits! Proud to have been able to say you were my brother-in-law! I know he is watching over us. Love you Joe,
Marion Burke
My brother was a true hero in my eyes. He was always there to comfort you when times was needed. I followed his foot steps to join the U .S. Army since he was in the USAF it did not matter to him which branch i went into he used to kid me and call me dog and I used to call him fly boy we both would laugh. I going to miss the times of singing drinking beer and farting it was a regular thing at his house. The last time we seen him Erin came with us he made her part of the family that quick he use to tell her pull my finger, then he blow his nose and asked her do you want to see. This was the kind of man that Joe was always kidding and joking.
i really going to miss you and i know one day that we all will unite as a family again.
My brother was a true hero in my eyes. He was always there to comfort you when times was needed. I followed his foot steps to join the U .S. Army since he was in the USAF it did not matter to him which branch i went into he used to kid me and call me dog and I used to call him fly boy we both would laugh. I going to miss the times of singing drinking beer and farting it was a regular thing at his house. The last time we seen him Erin came with us he made her part of the family that quick he use to tell her pull my finger, then he blow his nose and asked her do you want to see. This was the kind of man that Joe was always kidding and joking.
i really going to miss you and i know one day that we all will unite as a family again.
Growing up Joe and I were close we may not have had a lot of material things but that didn't matter. When our dad brought out the harmonica and guitar we loved to sing along. We learned to harmonize and it saw us through many great and tough times. I remember one Xmas Eve our dad decided to paint living room before putting up our real tree he brought home. Although the room was small it seemed to take forever. Joe and I pasted the time rocking on the rocking chair singing all the songs we could remember, we were very young. Time marched on and while in the airforce he was deployed to Dessert Storm. This worried my heart and I tried to send some homemade goodies to him. Close to the holidays I sang and taped our favorite song to sing..You Are My Sunshine...I sang my part. To my surprise several weeks later I received a tape of the same song however somehow he dubbed his voice in harmony with mine. What a surprise I will never forget. I will miss you Joe we had miles between us but we spoke often I will end this the way all our talks went, love you, tell everyone we love them...... Love, Joanne
Growing up Joe and I were close we may not have had a lot of material things but that didn't matter. When our dad brought out the harmonica and guitar we loved to sing along. We learned to harmonize and it saw us through many great and tough times. I remember one Xmas Eve our dad decided to paint living room before putting up our real tree he brought home. Although the room was small it seemed to take forever. Joe and I passed the time rocking on the rocking chair singing all the songs we could remember, we were very young. Time marched on and while in the airforce he was deployed to Dessert Storm. This worried my heart and I tried to send some homemade goodies to him. Close to the holidays I sang and taped our favorite song to sing..You Are My Sunshine...I sang my part. To my surprise several weeks later I received a tape of the same song however somehow he dubbed his voice in harmony with mine. What a surprise I will never forget. I will miss you Joe we had miles between us but we spoke often I will end this the way all our talks went, love you, tell everyone we love them......
Joanne Banos
For my Godfather, who despite time or distance, always made you feel like you picked up the conversation exactly where you left off. Every time we play the card game "in between" I remember the laughs from your first teaching it to us. I remember your patience in teaching me how to carve wood in the style of your technique you learned in the Philippines. Its been a while, but I return to it in the near future. Much love and fondness to the whole family.
Kelly
One of the most recent pictures with my Grandpa. Rest In Peace Grandpa I love you.
I already miss you so much grandpa. You had such a good life. You are in a better place now and not in pain anymore. I love you so much. I hope you will always be watching over me and everyone else. Love Alana
