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Howard Burke, Sr

July 26, 1931 ~ August 3, 2006 (age 75) 75 Years Old

Howard Burke, Sr Obituary

On August 3, 2006, Howard J. Burke, Sr. passed on. Howard is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Muriel Jane Burke; his dear sons, Alan, Carl, Howard Jr., Michael and Joseph Burke; his brothers, Maynard and Donald Burke; his sisters, Elizabeth Sprinkle and Laverne Carr; fourteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Howard was preceded in death by his daughter, Muriel Coomes, and his brothers, John and Carl Burke. Howard was a native of Maryland born in 1931. He was with the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to 1953. He was employed as a printer with the Baltimore Sun for 30 years. He was a member of the Glen Burnie Moose Lodge #1456. Howard loved fixing things, listening to old records & music, watching old movies and collecting elephants. He especially loved spending time with his family. Howard was a good man who will be missed by many.

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