Samuel Ernest Burke's Obituary
Samuel E. Burke, 75, of Port St. Lucie, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2010.Beloved husband of Shirley for 52 years, Loving father of David (Patti) Burke, Donald (Margaret) Burke, and Melissa (Tim) Garito. Adored grandfather of Jessica, Stacey, Katie, Nicholas, and Ashley; and Cherished great-grandfather of Leah, Nathan, and Kaitlyn. Dear brother of Harold, Paul E., Margaret, and the late Floyd. He will be greatly missed. Samuel was an Elder in the St. Lucie Presbyterian Church, a Life Member of the National Rifle Assn. and the North American Hunting Club, the NRA Whittington Center Founders Club, American Legion Post #0277 of Boca Raton, FL; a Life Member of West St. Lucie Elks #2823, VFW, and a Retired Active Member of Local 1560 IAFF Firefighters of Boca Raton, FL. Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Lucie Presbyterian Church.Visitation will be Sunday, August 1st from 6 to 8 p.m. at Palm Beach Memorial Chapel, 3691 Seacrest Blvd., Lantana, FL 33462. Tel 561-586-1237Chapel services will be Monday, August 2nd at 11 a.m.
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