Paul R. Burke

Burke, Paul R. of South Boston, died on February 28, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. 

The beloved and devoted husband of 59 years to Joan (Hamilton) Burke of South Boston. Cherished father of Maureen Burke and Michael Burke both of South Boston and Joseph Burke and his wife Nancy of Holly Spring, NC. Brother of Rita Burke of Braintree and the late Helen Larson, Mary Flaherty, William "Danny Burke and John and Robert Burke. Loving Papa to Hannah, Emily, Michael, Kasey, Brendan, Julianne, Thomas, James and Teagan. Paul is also survived by many nieces and nephews. 

Paul will be remembered as a man of integrity, a dedicated person, balancing family, work and various activities throughout his life. His involvement in his children's sporting events and his membership at both South Boston Yacht Club as well as the Columbia Yacht Club along with his bowling leagues reflect someone who enjoyed his family and his own activities. His long career at Digital Equipment illustrates his strong work ethic, which he passed on to his children. His family was the cornerstone of all that was truly important to him. The foundation of his 59 year marriage stayed strong, because he worked at keeping the values he taught his children. Although they are heart broken at his passing, they feel blessed to have had such an amazing man they called Dad!  

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited greet the family during the visiting hours on Thursday, March 6th from 4-7 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9 AM on Friday, March 7th prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Brigid's Church, 841 East Broadway, So. Boston at 10 AM. Burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Boston. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you do a special act of kindness in memory of Paul.