William P. Burke

William P. Burke, 82, of Bethlehem, died on Monday, December 24, 2012. He was born June 21, 1930 in Scranton; son of the late William and Mary (Kenahan) Burke. He is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Mary Lou Burke.

William was a graduate of Central High and the University of Scranton. He proudly served in the US Navy during the Korean War aboard the USS Lake Champlain. William was employed as an Internal Revenue Service Agent until his retirement. He was a parishioner of Notre Dame of Bethlehem Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Mary; four sons, Bill and his wife Stacey of Bethlehem; Tim and his wife Barbara of Hampstead, MD; Patrick and his wife Monica of Mesa, AZ and Paul and his wife Melissa of Bethlehem; nine grandchildren and his sister, Anne Swift of Clarks Summit, PA. He was predeceased by his sister, Joan Burke and his brother, John.

William will be remembered for his enjoyment of golf and politics, his knowledge of the stock market and most importantly the love of his family.

A visitation will be held at the Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. on Friday, December 28, 2012 from 5-7PM. Another visitation will be held from 9-9:45 AM on Saturday at Notre Dame of Bethlehem, 1861 Catasauqua Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18018 with a Mass of Christian Burial to immediately follow. Burial will be held at Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church.

Cemetery
Holy Saviour Cemetery
2575 Linden St.
Bethlehem PA 18017
US

Visitation
Friday, December 28, 2012
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Connell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US
610-868-8531

Visitation
Saturday, December 29, 2012
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Notre Dame Catholic Church
1861 Catasauqua Rd.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US

Mass of Christian Burial
Saturday, December 29, 2012
10:00 AM
Notre Dame Catholic Church
1861 Catasauqua Rd.
Bethlehem PA 18018
US

Funeral HomeConnell Funeral Home, Inc.
245 East Broad St.
Bethlehem PA - 18018
US
610-868-8531