Francis Burke Obituary

He wasn´t a man he was a gift, and he was my hero to marry in the girls. I don´t have any words other than at the Bible study. He mentioned how proud he was of you guys and how lucky he was. He called me every Wednesday from 2:30 to 3:30. We would pray for my son, Heat taught me on a walk with God he was a walking thesaurus. I will miss him Selfishly, My prayers go out to Mary and the girls. The gift is just gone temporarily, " that´s what I referred to him as the" gift "Because that´s what he was that knew him. He was truly a gift.

Dear Mary and girls, we were so sorry to hear of the loss of Frank. He was such a wonderful kind and loving man. He always had a smile and a friendly hello every time he saw us in church. He will be very missed by all. We are praying for you to feel the comfort of the Lord, John and Janice Bean.

Deepest sympathy to Mary and family and the extended Burke family on the death of Frank.May he rest in eternal peace.

All our love to you, Mary, Sharon, Laura and Emily.. Please know we've been thinking of you daily and praying for you and the family. He is dancing on streets of gold now with Jesus! We can praise God for that everyday. We are so blessed to have known such an amazing person and we are so grateful that we got to spend the time with him that we did. What an wonderful man of God! May the Lord flood your hearts with peace and grace as well as your wonderful memories of your beloved husband and father knowing that you will be reunited with him again. Love and BIG hugs, Michael and Tamie XO

I met Frank only last June when in spite of illness he returned to Ireland to share the Gospel at Ballinasloe Horse Fair. It was a privilege to know him, his vibrant faith was evident for all to see. How thrilled he was to be part of the evangelistic outreach together with the team from Boston. Now "he has gone in to see the King" and hear the words "Well done, good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of the Lord" May we who tarry a while here be worthy followers in his footsteps.
Ronnie McCracken in County Antrim

So sorry to hear of Frank's passing, our sincere condolences to you Mary, Ashling, Emily & Laura. Thinking of you all.

Marie. our sincere coldolances to you and your family on Franks Passing.
May he rest in peace.
Michael & Ann McCullagh

Mary and girls we are so sorry for your loss! Frank and Mary were such a blessing to our marriage while attending Marriage Ministry at your house years ago. We have fond memories of that time. We always admired Frank´s commitment to the Lord and his heart of a servant. He is in the arms of his Savior. We have you ladies in our prayers. With love, Kemy and Rut Gonzalez

Marie .our condolances on franks passing. May he rest in peace.

The first time I met Frank, now this might sound strange; but I don´t fully remember all the details because I was a baby though what I do remember is his love in that moment etched into my memory is the big smile he would always wear upon his face and the warmth of his presence he would always embrace you with. Frank is my uncle, I have many fond memories of my my uncle from gathering at my aunt and uncle`s house, to playing with my cousins Sharon, Laura and Emily, and celebrating birthdays over the years for many family members in ages that ranged from newborn and up. What a lot of people don´t realize is that even though he is my mother´s brother-in-law which someone say that only makes us related through marriage I don´t believe it. You know the phrasing I don´t believe it till I see it well, that´s how it was for my siblings and I with our uncle; unless you saw a written document that said that we were only related by marriage you would think we were related by blood. To me to be related by blood Can be anyone as long as they hold the characteristics of what Frank held in his mind, his soul, and in his heart he loved all of us like we were his own kids. He always knew how to make us laugh and how to show he cared. He made it his business to be there for every single one of us with every moment that´s spared. This is why I say this with a heavy heart I will always miss him, but this is never a goodbye This will only ever be a see you later alligator even if it takes a while my tears will never be crocodile that I shed for you I hold your memories, dear thank you for being a great uncle and for being your true authentic self, I couldn´t ask for any better.
- Hannah O´Riordan

I'm so, so, so sorry for your loss. Frank made the world a better place. My prayers are with you all, and I'm sure he is smiling down on you with love. <3

Thinking of you Mary, Sharon Laura and Emily and sister Marie and family at this sad time. Fond memories of Frank. May he Rest in Peace.
Sincere sympathy to you all from Rickey & Kathryn O'Brien Portroe Co. Tipperary.

Condolences to Mary and family on the passing of Frank.May his gentle soul rest in peace

It touched my heart in the deepest of ways that Frank and Mary attended my deceased son´s wake just a few months ago. What a consolation to me. Frank was so ill himself with progressive disease, but you would have never guessed by his demeanor and by his gentle kind focus on my own well being. I believe this was just before he took a huge dive physically for the worse. I knew Mary fairly well through my sister Diane... we´d had sister fellowship, prayed together, and done some things socially; but I knew Frank hardly at all, except to say an occasional hello at Calvary Chapel Boston. He didn´t know my son. But there he was... having come way out of his way and no doubt having signed up for significant discomfort and having chosen comforting a grieving mom over many other choices...by making the trip. This wonderful man obviously knew what the presence of brothers and sisters in the faith, loving through action, means to those who are deeply grieving. It was a long car trip for Frank and Mary to be present at that wake and to extend their personal heartfelt kind and genuine condolences. It touched me deeply in my spirit and helped me during a profoundly deep valley. Love goes, love comes, love serves, love suffers. Mary and girls you were and are all a huge blessing to one another and to others. Grateful for the opportunity to get to witness who you are in our Lord. Much love to you all.

So sorry for your loss & the sadness that comes with it, but so happy for Frank!!! I know we can´t even imagine! Much love & prayers, Diane Danahy

Deepest sympathy to you Mary and Sharon,Laura and Emily.Remembering our lovely afternoon tea together and Frank being a welcoming gentleman on a trip to Ireland.

Dear Mary , Sharon ,Laura and Emily , my deepest condolences to you all on the loss of Frank , a great husband and a lovely father . Always a pleasure to meet Frank , a welcoming smile and such a pleasant person . God rest his gentle soul ,

Our Deepest condolences to all of the Burke family from Ireland. I hope Francis had a happy life , all be it a short one , our deepest condolences to Mary his wife and children. I know you will miss him.

Deepest sympathy Mary to you and your daughters at this very difficult time. Anne Marie Sweeney McKenzie

We send our condolences to the Burke family. Frank was an amazing person and a disciple of Christ. Frank, may you enjoy being in the presence of God. Carlos and Johanna Velez

My condolences to Mary and daughters, so sorry for the passing of Frank. Sending prayers of peace and comfort during this difficult time. Delgis R. Peña´s and family.

My heart goes out to you all, praying for comfort and peace from the Lord; He weeps with us. Franks smile is very much still burned in my memory, though I did not get the privilege to know him well. His kindness and gentleness was so evident through that smile. Thankful for that.

Mary and girls,
We are sadden to hear about the passing of Frank. Frank always had a smile on his face and made your day better. We LOVED his thick brogue. His love for you and the girls was evident as much as his love for the Lord. He was a servant with a servant's heart. As much as everyone is grieving for his loss, we are rejoicing with the saints. Frank has heard "Well done." Hugs to all of you. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob and Joy Higgins

Hi Mary and girls, I am so sorry to hear of Franks passing, he was a gentleman, thinking of you all at this sad time,
Martina (Mc Loughlin)

Mary Sharon Laura and Emily I am so sorry to hear of Franks untimely death. RIP- have fond memories of Frank and Mary in Adam st many years ago.always so pleasant and ready for a laugh. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Carina Dunleavy Cashman Dublin

He was a good friend and colleague. Knowing we could turn to him for anything, whether for work or personal, was a blessing. He was an amazing, honest, caring and straightforward man that I respected greatly. Rest easy my friend.

So sorry Mary Sharon, Laura, and Emily to hear of Frank passing. Thinking of ye all at this difficult time. Pat & Caroline Bransfield Cobh Co Cork

Thinking of you Mary, Sharon, Laura and Emily on the passing of Frank. Have lovely memories of our time with Frank in America. Keeping candle lighting and in our prayers. John & Nora ORiordan Carrigtwohill co Cork lreland

Dear Mary & Girls ,it saddens all of us of his passing, he was a great man to go to for absolutely everything & anything. Frank was a man who always had encouraging words to say, a mentor, and he gave me that second chance, where others wouldn't have. I'll never forget that!! May he now rest with our Heavenly father.
With Love & Respect Dave & Tina Ballinger

To Mary, Sharon,Laura and Emily, our deepest condolences. Also Sympathies to the Burke family. Am thinking of you Mary and praying God gives you strength . Declan and Margaret Regan, Trim, Co Meath. Ireland.

Dear Mary & Girls, so saddened to hear of Frank's untimely passing. Ye are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad and difficult time. May Frank rest in heavenly peace
Mary & Seamus Devaney

Dear Mary sending my heart felt sympathy to you and girls. Rest in peace dear Frank. Thinking and praying for you . Monica & James Quinn