December 05 1930 April 21 2020
David M. Burke December 05, 1930 – April 21, 2020 Share this obituary Sign Guestbook| Memorial Donation David M. Burke, 89, of Wrentham, MA, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 with his loving wife by his side. He is the beloved husband for 60 years of Beverly L. (Cofsky) Burke. Born in Boston, MA on December 5, 1930, the son of the late Thomas H. and Mary C. (Thornton) Burke. He is the loving father of David M. Burke, Jr. and his wife, Christine of Westwood, MA, and Susan B. Akeley and her husband, Christopher of Walpole, MA. He leaves his cherished grandchildren, Brendan, Marina, Colleen and Brian Burke, and Kyle and Owen Akeley. He is the brother of the late Thomas Burke, Margaret Jansky, Maureen Joseph, and Kathleen Gallagher. David was a resident of Wrentham for the past 16 years, formerly a lifelong resident of Norwood. He was a graduate of Norwood High School Class of 1949. He was a Korean War Veteran serving in the United States Army attaining the rank of Sergeant and received the Korean Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge and the UN Service Medal. After his military service, David went to work for Western Waterproofing, which became Chapman Waterproofing working as a supervisor until retiring in 1992. He is a life member of Local #3 International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers of MA. He is a member of the Norwood Elks B.P.O.E. Lodge #1124. David was an avid sports enthusiast and played high school hockey for Norwood High School. He loved spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. Arrangements are private due to the COVID-19 Virus. Funeral Mass will be held at a future date and time to be announced. Please check funeral home website for updates. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Arrangements are under the direction of Cartier’s Funeral Home, 151 So. Main St., Bellingham, MA. To sign guest book and service updates visit www.cartiersfuneralhome.com Print Obituary Sign Guestbook Name: Location: Video: Image: Light A Candle Candle 1 Candle 2 Candle 3 Candle 4 Email: Personal Message: Personal Message (required) Confirm: Submit Guestbook entry
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of David Burke December 05 1930 April 21 2020.
Death notice for the town of: Bellingham, state: Massachusetts