Cover photo for Peter Burke's Obituary
Peter Burke Profile Photo
1952 Peter 2022

Peter Burke

January 5, 1952 — July 9, 2022

Peter Joseph Burke Jr, 70, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 9th, 2022, after fighting various health issues. He is survived by his loving wife Denise of 33 years, stepson David Cook, stepdaughter Melissa Cook, son-in-law Joseph Fortin, and the late Meghan Cook. His precious grandchildren Kelsey Willett, Nickolaus, Jackelyn, and Adelyn Cook-Fortin. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Pre deceased by his father Peter J, Margaret (Dowling) Burke, also sister Judy Norton and brother Thomas Burke.

Peter was born January 5th, 1952 in Boston and grew up in Dorchester. A 1970 high school graduate from South Boston High and an attendee of Bridgewater State. He had worked numerous years in the retail supermarket business. His last long term employment was at Stop and Shop headquarters. Peter enjoyed his time with St. Kevin Emerald Knights of Dorchester Drum and Bugle Corps. One of his favorite hobbies was playing golf. He was a lifelong Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins, Patriots, and Revolution fan. He was always in the middle of a good novel. His granddaughter Kelsey whom she lived with her whole life was his pride and joy. He got great enjoyment from watching his grandchildren Nickolaus, Jackeyln, and Adelyns many activities.

Visitation will be held Friday July 15 th in the MacKinnon Funeral Home, 760 Washington St., Whitman from 5-7 pm followed by a memorial service at 7 pm.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Peter Burke, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Friday, July 15, 2022

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

MacKinnon Funeral and Cremation

760 Washington St, Whitman, MA 02382

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Memorial Service

Friday, July 15, 2022

Starts at 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

MacKinnon Funeral and Cremation

760 Washington St, Whitman, MA 02382

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Visits: 39

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree