Edwin A. Burke

Born January 1, 1955, died October 4, 2012, after a courageous battle with liver disease. He was an administrator for the Illinois Department of Transportation and the former 47th Ward Committeeman. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Anna Belluomini. He was the son of Meredith Burke of Corona, CA and the late Edwin Burke. He is also survived by his mothers-in-law, Maureen Belluomini and Ceil Abernathy. He was also the second father to nieces, Lilly and Megan O'Donnell. Also survived by siblings, David Burke (Diane), Marge Keilmeiher (Donald), Lynn Majar (Michael), Ronald Burke, Gayle Rumbaugh and Becky Duddy-Burke (Marianne); also by in-laws, Elly and Tom O'Donnell, Joyce and Dan Russell, Laura and Bob Sandoval, Rich Belluomini and his partner, Joe Broda. He was the doting uncle to Peter and Elly Russell, Caitlin Belluomini, Donovan Sandoval, Emily and Fini Duddy-Burke; and also godfather to Jack Skidmore-Williams. He was also survived by numerous friends and family members.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Liver Foundation or Gilda's Club of Chicago. Visitation 4-9pm Monday October 8th at Drake and Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western Ave., Chicago. Funeral Mass 10am Tuesday, October 9th at St. Benedict Church, 2215 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago. Interment at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine, IL. Arrangements under the direction of Drake & Son Funeral Home, 773-561-6874.