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Michael J. Burke

1938 - 2015

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Joan Cloughley posted a condolence

Friday, March 27, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Michael was a wonderful man and I will remember him always. In God's love.

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Susan Thurchak Wood posted a condolence

Thursday, March 26, 2015

I was really saddened to see Mike had passed away. We were neighbors of the Burkes for a short time and we all went to " St. Marys". Maureen and I were in St. Marys Sodality together. Later on Mike was my sons principal in middle school and I got to say hello and talk about old times. Please know how deeply sorry I am for your loss and you will all be in my thoughts.

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Jay Jones-Gunthorpe posted a condolence

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Mr.Burke was a remarkable man. As a former student at H.M.S, I've spent some time with him and he was an inspiration. I wish you safe travels to heaven sir. Thank you for teaching me and countless others.

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Jacqueline Ramirez Flores posted a condolence

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

My condolences to the family. He was a fair and caring principle. May you rest in peace Mr. Burke... Class of 1993!

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Michael Thurchak posted a condolence

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Michael, as I write this I am crying. I remember the days when we were kids playing stick ball behind the factory. Oh how I hated you for always winning but you were good! Good at anything you tried. I stopped to see you each time I visited Jersey and called occasionally, not often enough though. You truly were the greatest friend in my life and a roll model that I tried to emulate. As I sit here,with tears in my eyes, I ask the good lord to give you a very special place in His house. You will be missed as you already are.

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PAULA SPENCER posted a condolence

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

My condolences to the family....Mr. Burke, may you have a peaceful journey. You were the BEST THING that ever happened to Hackensack public school system. I remember the days when I was in 6th grade n I would get n trouble you'd always take me to ya office n talk to me like a father. I will forever cherish those memories. You have your wings now, fly high my friend you'll truly be missed. ♡

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Shannon Gaddy posted a condolence

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Mr.Burke, a great person, i'm glad to have had him as my guidance council. He will be greatly missed in the Hackensack school system. R.I.P. MR.BURKE, you definitely deserve your wings. THANK YOU.

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Tiffany Barker posted a condolence

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

my condolences to family and friends. Mr Burke was one of the most pleasant men you could ever meet, so many memories @ Hackensack Middle School, he's touched a lot of hearts and helped a lot of students in his lifetime. Mr Burke will be forever missed. May you R.I.P Mr Burke.

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Teronia Truluv posted a condolence

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

He was truly a great guidance councelor will be miss i am praying for you and your family.

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Christina posted a condolence

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Mr.Burke was a kind and patient man. Sincerest regards to his family. Christina Class of 88

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terra jones posted a condolence

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

With a heavy heart I bid you a peaceful farewell Mr.Burke.you were a very dear and kind hearted man....Mr.Burke yourself with a few others helped to make my time at HMS.a very memorable and successful time..may your family find comfort in the memories they have......amen,

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Tuesday, March 24, 2015

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Harry Scott Olaya Herrera posted a condolence

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

My Condolences I recall Mr Burke from my School years in Hackensack Middle School early 80's...............My Prayers are with his Family...RIP Mr Burke

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Stanley A Slawinski posted a condolence

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Mike was a classmate in high school, Seton Hall University, and the Seminary. He was a good friend with a great sense of humor. I am sure that God greeted him with the reward to a special place in heaven for those who cheered for Notre Dame! I will certainly miss him as I recall in my prayers the many great times we had.

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Denise Corso posted a condolence

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

It as a pleasure working with you Mike. Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.

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Bob Eldridge posted a condolence

Monday, March 23, 2015

When first we met, Mike Burke was the guidance counselor at Hillers School. This was during the mid 70's We both moved onto Hackensack Middle School where Mike eventually graduated to Vice Principal and finally Principal. I remember how he touched students' lives by both trying to understand them and hold them accountable. Many former students have shared his positive influence on their lives. To me, Mike was both a colleague and friend. I would often come to his office to vent and I found him to be a great listener. Once in a while we would switch roles and he would share with me some of the frustrations that came with his job. I remember Mike's infectious laugh. I also remember that he always had time for you. You never felt rushed when talking to him. In the last few years, Mike has attended some of our retiree luncheons. On a few occasions I would pick him up or drive him back. During those drives we would reminisce about the old days. I will miss Mike.

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Rev. Thomas P. Ivory posted a condolence

Monday, March 23, 2015

Please accept my sincere condolences on Mike's passing. We were classmates at Seton Hall Prep, and were ordained together in 1964. We were saddened by his decision to leave the active ministry, and to see him suffer from such poor health as he became older. Currently I am assisting in a Florida parish, but will offer Mass for Mike this week. May he rest in the Peace of Christ! Fr. Tom Ivory

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Father Frank Burla posted a condolence

Monday, March 23, 2015

Mike was two years behind me in Seton Hall U. And Darlington. A better man you will never meet. Good friend, great sense of humor, great athlete, an unbelieveable Notre Dame fan. God reward you for the full life you lived and for all the joy and love you brought to others.

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