James Alfred Burke

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1930, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1930 US Census he was recorded, age 4, living on 41 Wilson Avenue, Athol, Massachusetts with his parents.
• Residence: 1935, Hudson, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
• Census: 1940, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1940 US Census he was recorded, age 14, living on 101 Summer Street, Athol, Massachusetts with his parents.
• Military: say 1943; He served his country in The North Atlantic and Pacific during WWII for the Navy, where he miraculously survived a 40? fall down a deck bulkhead.
• Residence: 1996, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; 4 Estabrook Street
• Obituary: 29 Aug 2012; Obituary for James A. Burke ATHOL - James A. Burke, 87 of 4 Estabrook Street, Athol, died Monday, August 27, 2012 in Newton-Wellesley Alzheimer?s, Wellesley, MA. He was born in Orange, on May 30, 1925, the son of the late James P. and the late Flora H. (Hunt) Burke of Athol. Mr. Burke attended school in Athol, Orange and Petersham. He served his country in The North Atlantic and Pacific during WWII for the Navy, where he miraculously survived a 40? fall down a deck bulkhead. After the war for many years, Mr. Burke drove car carriers for Anchor freight, distributing Chevy?s to dealerships around the country. He was honored as a teamster for driving more than a million consecutive miles without an accident. He was a member of Edward H. Phillips American Legion Post No. 102, Athol. Mr. Burke leaves four siblings: Dustin Burke of East Longmeadow, Joanne Berkowitz of Newton, Robert Burke of Easthampton and Susan Rosenthal of Bradford, VT. At his request, funeral services will be private. No calling hours are scheduled. For more information or to sign our online guest book please visit www.fiskemurphymack.com. Fiske-Murphy & Mack Funeral Home 1356 Main Street, Athol is directing arrangements.

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James married Shirley Howe [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]