BURKE, John J, 80, of Hillsdale, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, March 20th, 2018. John is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years Elizabeth (nee Browne); his children John and his wife Tara, Megan Bergmann and her husband Kevin, Robert and Michael and his fiancee Brooke; his son in-law Sean Mullen; his grandchildren Sean, Finn, Annie, Ryan, Daniel, Robbie, Christopher and Patrick; his sister Philomena Marusic and her husband Miro as well as many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his dear daughter Michelle Mullen.
John was very devout to his faith; becoming a De La Salle Christian Brother as a high school senior and staying involved for the rest of his life. John taught in Ascension School and Paramus Catholic High School , eventually becoming principal of St. Thomas Aquinas School in Bronx, NY from 1970-2004. John also actively worked as the CEO of the Aquinas Housing Corporation in Bronx, NY.
He was an avid Giants fan, holding season tickets for over 40 years as well as holding a strong adoration for the Golden Eagles' Marching Band based out of the school he administered. John had a great passion for anything Irish; looking for any and all reasons to celebrate his heritage.
The family will receive guests at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Rd, Westwood, NJ on Monday, March 26th from 6-9PM and Tuesday, March 27th from 2-7PM. A Mass celebrating John's life and faith will be held at St. Andrew's R.C. Church in Westwood, NJ on Wednesday, March 28th at 10:30AM with private cremation to follow. Memorial contributions can be made in John's name to the Dominican College Advancement Office, 470 Western Highway, Orangeburg, NY 10962.
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