Richard W. “Ricky” Burke

Richard W. “Ricky” Burke, of Natick, formerly of Hull, died peacefully, on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at the Eliot Center for Health & Rehabilitation in Natick. He was 70.

Born in Weymouth on December 26, 1951, he was a son of the late Edward and Barbara (Shea) Burke. Ricky was raised in Hull and attended local schools. After high school, Ricky enlisted in the United States Navy. He proudly served his country during Vietnam and was honorably discharged on December 30, 1969. Following his time in the service, Ricky worked as a laborer in the construction industry. 

Ricky was the loving brother of Edward Burke and his wife Jean, Barbara Grimshaw and her husband Tom, and Karen Burke, all of Hull. He was preceded in death by his siblings: Kevin and Paula Burke. Ricky is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. 

Following cremation, Ricky will be interred privately in Hull Village Cemetery, at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in Ricky’s name to The Emma Ryan Memorial Fund, Hingham Institution for Savings, 401 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA 02045.