Burke, John J.
Birth
John J. Burke was the son of William Burke. His brother was:
- William F. Burke, Jr.
Education
Military
FURLOUGH IN KNOX
Knox - Pvt. John Burke of the U. S. Army, stationed at Fort Jay, has been visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Adams.
- Altamont Enterprise - January 28, 1944
Sergeant Burke was a veteran of World War II, who had remained in service for a total of nine years. For some time he was stationed in Schenectady on recruiting duty, and later at Jamestown, before being transferred to the New Jersey station.
Occupation
Marriage & Children
John Burke married Lois-marie Burke. Their son was:
- Michael William Burke
Death
John J. Burke died in 1951.
Obituary
Sergeant Burke Dies In Crash Saturday
An Altamont Army sergeant was killed, and a woman companion was injured near Langhorne, Pa., last Saturday (Friday, July 7, 1951) when their car crashed into a cinder pile at the dead-end of a four-lane spur of a main highway.
The victim was Sgt. John J. Burke, 35, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Burke of R. D. 1, Altamont.
His companion, WAC Cpl. Doris Gaunt, 24, of Ridgewood, Md, was seriously injured.
Pennsylvania State Police said the accident happened near Route 281, one mile east of Langhorne.
Both Sergeant Burke and Corporal Gaunt were stationed at Camp Kilmer, N, J.
Sergeant Burke was a veteran of World War II, who had remained in service for a total of nine years. For some time he was stationed in Schenectady on recruiting duty, and later at Jamestown, before being transferred to the New Jersey "station.
A native of Brooklyn, Sergeant Burke had been a permanent resident of the Altamont-Knox area for many years. His father, William Burke, is a retired warrant officer of the U. S. Navy.
Besides, his parents, Sergeant Burke is survived by his wife, Lois-marie Burke; a son, Michael William Burke; and a brother, William F. Burke, Jr.
Funeral services and burial were at Arlington National cemetery, Va., Wednesday, afternoon.
- Altamont Enterprise — Friday, July 13, 1951
Additional Media
Barber's Corners
William Burke, who has employment in New York spent the week end with his family.
Master John Burke had the misfortune to fall Sunday and cut his hand and sprain his ankle on Monday.
- Altamont Enterprise - May 11, 1928
John Burke spent the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Burke in New York City.
- Altamont Enterprise - August 1, 1941
Card of Thanks
We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the acts of kindness, messages of sympathy and beautiful floral offerings received from our many friends in Schenectady, Altamont, Knox and other places, in our sad bereavement in the loss of our beloved son; and brother, Sgt John J. Burke, U. S. A. We especially thank Captain Franz D. Willenbucher, U. S. N.; Lieutenant Donald D. Davis, U. S. N., Ret.; The Retired Officers Association; Captain Jeremiah F. Coleman, Catholic Chaplains of Camp Kilmer; the two Catholic Chaplains at Arlington National Cemetery;, the Brian K. Ogden family of Washington, D. C.; and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Z. Weideman of Knox, N. Y.
Mr. and Mrs. William F. Burke
William.F. Burke, Jr,
- Altamont Enterprise - July 20, 1951
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