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Richard Burke Obituary
EAST GREENBUSH - Richard H. Burke Jr., 91, Civil Engineer and Methodist Minister, passed away peacefully, at home, on Friday, May 30, 2025, after a brief illness.
He is the beloved husband of Linda McClusky; father to Paul Burke, Susan Burns, Elizabeth Peters and Linda's sons, Patrick McClusky and Matthew McClusky.
A celebration of Richard's life will be held at 1 p.m., on June 28, in the East Greenbush United Methodist Church.
Full obituary and messages of condolence can be found at www.wjrockefeller.com
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The Hiscock Family
June 11, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with cherished memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life so beautifully lived. We had the pleasure of meeting Richard at Joe and Alicia´s recent wedding, and were struck by what a thoughtful and engaging person he was.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. In his memory, a donation has been made to Cat Tales.
With deepest sympathy, The Hiscock Family
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