Maurice Lerner Burk

Maurice L. Burk, age 82, died at his Kenner, LA residence on Monday, June 10, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Jeannine Burk and father of Jan M. Greenberg (Laura); Kenneth N. Burk (Lucia), Sidney R. Steabman, Rachelle A. Berk (Fred Kropp), Lisanne S. Davenport (Donald), and Jeffrey S. Greenberg. Brother of Dr. Kopel Burk and Bernard E. Burk. Also survived by 14 grandchildren.

Mr. Burk was a native of New Orleans, LA, an honor graduate of Tulane University Law School, a United States Air Force veteran and member of Shir Chadash Conservative Congregation. He was a retired attorney. He was also a lifelong member of the Mardi Gras Chorus - New Orleans chapter of the national barbershop singing organization.

Funeral services will take place from the chapel of Shir Chadash Synagogue, 3737 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, LA on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 10:00 AM with visitation beginning at 9:00 AM. Rabbi Ethan Linden will officiate. Interment will follow in Chevra Thilim Memorial Park, Helena at Iberville Streets, New Orleans, LA. Kindly omit flowers. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or Shir Chadash Conservative Congregation. Condolences may be expressed online at www.tharpsontheimer.com. Information, (504) 835-2341