John E. Burke Sr.

Mr. John E. Burke, Sr. of Hull, died January 21, 2017. He was 80.

John was a proud 26 year Police Officer with the Town of Brookline until his retirement in 1988. He also proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. John always enjoyed spending countless hours surrounded by his loving family. He will be dearly missed by all those that knew him.

Beloved husband of 60 years to  Shirley A. (Scott) Burke. Loving father of  Donna M Burke of Norwood, Cheryl A. Cahoon and her husband, Glenn, of Norwood, Jake E. Burke, Jr. and his wife, Michele, of Hull, Brenda L. Frost and her husband, Jack, of Ellsworth, Maine. Brother of  Joseph W. Burke of Florida, Ronald J. Burke of Norwood, Kenneth J. Burke of Norwood, James L. Burke of Florida, and the late Albert Burke and  Paul Burke. Proud grandfather to Douglas, Jenelle, John, III, Samantha, Christa, Corey, and Abigail. Also survived by 4 great grandchildren, and  many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Friday 4-8 PM in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home SOUTH WEYMOUTH at 809 Main Street (Rte 18 opp. So. Shore Hospital). Relatives and friends will gather in the funeral home at 10:45 AM Saturday prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church, Hull at 12 PM. Cremation will follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 300 5th Avenue, Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451.