Born in Jersey City to the late James E. and Mary A. (Deile) Burke, Jr., James worked for the Town of Secaucus for over 30 years at the SMUA. He was a Past Exalted Ruler with Palisades Park Elks Lodge #2475 and Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus of the Mary Immaculate Council #12769.
James is survived by his sisters and brothers in law Kathy and Art McNamara and Margie and Jack Maher; nieces and nephews Brian (Andrea) and Susan McNamara, Laurie Schumacher (Andy), and Jack (Janet), Mike, Jim, and Megan Maher; great nieces and nephews Kayla, Alexa, and Matthew Maher and Kevin Schumacher. He also leaves behind his precious dog, Molly.
A Memorial Visitation for James will be held on Wednesday, August 1st, 2018 from 5-8PM at the Mack Memorial Home, 1245 Paterson Plank Road, Secaucus, NJ 07094. A Funeral Mass will be on Thursday, August 2nd, 9:30 AM at Immaculate Conception Church in Secaucus. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lady Lake Dog Park, Lady Lake, FL.
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