J. Marcellus Burke

He is the loving husband of Gloria (Estepa) Burke; proud father of Lillian Victoria Doval, Peter Burke, Jose (Antoinette) Burke, the late Dmitri Burke, Eric Burke, Mario Burke, Antonio Burke; beloved grandfather to 19 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren; brother to Clarence Newton Burke and Debra Ann Petitan; uncle to many nieces and nephews; and devoted son to James Marcellus Burke Sr. Florence Susan Burke.

He was a 1944 graduate from Tilden Tech, then attended Michigan State University through the Army to become a combat engineer. Marcellus then honorably served in the United States Army during World War II, in the European theater. Marcellus was a Chicago Police Officer for over 45 years. Mr. Burke is an accomplished military history author. In 2009 he published the book "The Black Knights." Marcellus is an avid pool and chess player.

Visitation will be Thursday, September 6, 2018 from 3-9 pm at Blake Lamb Funeral Home (4727 W. 103rd Street; Oak Lawn, IL 60453). Funeral services will be Friday, September 7, 2018 at 11:00 am at Blake Lamb Funeral Home. Burial will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.