Chief Bryan E. Burke, age 80, of Hackettstown, NJ died Saturday, February 16, 2019 at home.Bryan was born February 24, 1938 in Yonkers, NY to the late Philip and Ingrid (Williamson) Burke.In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Gratia Burke in 2016.
Bryan was the Chief of Police for the Teaneck Police Department before retiring after 30 years of service. He was a member of the Chiefs of Police Association, the Fraternal Order of Police, Knights of Columbus, Hackettstown, NJ, and the American Legion of Bergen County. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from William Paterson University with a degree in Criminal Justice. In addition Bryan was an avid vintage car collector.
He is survived by his 6 children: Alice Burke, Bryan Burke and wife Tracy, Dennis Burke and fiance Beth,Theresa Ricciardo and husband David, Patrick Burke and wife Christine, and Jayne Duggar and husband Danny; sister Denise Kuhl and husband Clark, 15 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Monday, February 18, 2019 from 4 - 8 pm at Cochran Funeral Home, Inc., 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ.
The funeral will be held 11:00 am on Tuesday, February 19 at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ. Burial will follow at Pequest Union Cemetery, Great Meadows, NJ.
For those desiring, donations may be made to Concerns of Police Survivors ("COPS"),www.concernsofpolicesurvivors.orgin memory of Bryan E. Burke.
Condolences:
Edna M. Payrett
#11
February 20th, 2019 12:56 pm
Alice & the entire Burke Family, My heart and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May you find peace in the knowledge that your parents are together. They're watching over you all!
Sharon & Pat Housel
#10
February 18th, 2019 5:28 pm
Bryan and all the others whose hearts we're saddened by this loss. We are so very sorry.
Victoria J Wefer
#9
February 18th, 2019 3:12 pm
I am so very sorry for you loss. You are all in my prayers.
Paul Isaacs
#8
February 18th, 2019 10:50 am
My condolences to you and your family.
Peter & Jennifer Weiser, Sons, Noah and Jacob
#7
February 18th, 2019 9:05 am
Living across the street to Mr. Burke, we will miss going over and having our chit chats. Noah and Jacob would always call across the street to Mr. Burke, running over to show him a toy and just saying hi. He was a loving man and we from across the street will miss him very much. Love and prayers to the family.
Mary & Paul Mocha
#6
February 17th, 2019 4:35 pm
Sending our deepest sympathies. May your hearts fill with loving memories.
Emily
#5
February 17th, 2019 12:52 pm
May sincere and deepest condolences to your family.
May your find comfort from your memories and Gods
words found in 2 Corin 1:2-4.
Rosie and Steve Buerger
#4
February 17th, 2019 9:15 am
Sending our love and prayers to you all. Uncle Bryan will be greatly missed.
Doreen pampani
#3
February 17th, 2019 8:57 am
I'm sorry for your loss what a great life and legacy your dad had.he will be well remembered
Leigh Parsons
#2
February 17th, 2019 7:44 am
Alice and family,
I’m
So very sorry for the loss of your dad, Alice I’m
Sorry I won’t be home to attend his funeral but I will be sure have you in my thoughts and prayers
Nick & Connie Bencivengo
#1
February 17th, 2019 6:04 am
Our deepest sympathy to the Burke family in the passing of their loved one. I had the pleasure of knowing Brian and he was a great man!
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