John J. Burke

Mr. Burke, 70, of the Kendall Park section of South Brunswick, died Nov. 28, 2007, at Saint Peter's University Hospital, New Brunswick. Born in Orange, he resided in West Orange prior to relocating to Kendall Park 46 years ago. He was a retired employee of the U.S. Postal Service, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick, where he was employed 40 years. He was also employed at Genesis Elder Care, Cranbury, for five years. He was a member of St. Augustine of Canterbury Roman Catholic Church, Kendall Park. He was one of the founding fathers of the South Brunswick Athletic Association. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He was predeceased by a daughter, Julie Ann Burke. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Peggy A. Gallagher Burke; three daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa and Joe Jackson of Kendall Park, Mary Beth and Toby Schmidt of the Dayton section of South Brunswick, and Allison and Eric Wittmann of West Trenton; two sons and daughters-in-law, John and Patty Burke Jr. of Dayton, and Edward and Teri Burke of Hamilton; and13 grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Augustine's Church. Burial was at Holy Cross Burial Park, South Brunswick. Arrangements were by M.J. Murphy Funeral Home, Monmouth Junction.