Born in Natick and raised in Framingham, he has resided in Florida and Maine. Mr. Burke held many jobs over the years including cooking, cab driving and also previously worked for Roxbury Carpet. He was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan and a friend to anyone in need.
He leaves many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews; his very dear friend, Joanne Quirk. He was predeceased by his sister, Nanci Messom; by his brother-in-law Henry Messom; by his brother, Frank Burke; and by his nephew, Steven Messom.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 13, from 5-8PM at the MetroWest Funeral & Cremation Service of Wadsworth-Chiappini, 318 Union Avenue, Framingham.