Irene Grace Burke

Irene G. Burke, 95, of Bonita Springs, FL and formerly of Cherry Hill, NJ passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 6, 2022. Irene was born August 14, 1927 in Bayonne, NJ to the late Adam and Pauline (Dushinsky) Dallas. Irene was the epitome of volunteerism. She lived 95 wonderful years and her entire life was always about giving to others. From the time she could walk, Irene went door-to-door with her mother encouraging people to get out and vote. As a teenager she volunteered as a candystriper at her local hospital. After high school she went to work on Wall Street, but quickly gave it up to marry the love of her life and move to Guam to be with him while he was stationed there. She devoted her life to raising six children, but somehow managed to donate her time to so many organizations where she served as president in most of them - Holy Rosary Altar Society, PTA, Civic Association, Swim Club Board, Cherry Hill Planning Board, Camden County Committee, Cherry Hill Super Seniors Club, Cherry Hill Maturity Club, Cherry Hill Senior Advisory Board, Federation of Democratic Women and NJ Gubernatorial appointment to serve on the Commission on the Status of Women. Irene was chosen to represent her county at the 1997 President’s Summit for America’s Future chaired by Bill Clinton, George Bush, Jimmy Carter, Colin Powell and Al Gore. And all the while she always found time to take great care of her family and start her own floral business. She enjoyed travel, cooking, and spending time with her family. Her beloved husband of 54 years, Thomas R. Burke, preceded her in death. Irene is survived by her six loving children: Michael (Carol) Burke of Bonita Springs, FL, Gerri Burke of Bonita Springs, FL, Robin Burke of Bonita Springs, FL, John (Dennie) Burke of Blacksburg, VA, Suzanne (Dave) Williams of Paso Robles, CA, Kevin Burke of Maple Shade, NJ, and her many grandchildren great-grandchildren. For her many friends in Florida, a Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 10:00A.M. in St. Williams Catholic Church, 601 Seagate Drive, Naples, FL. Irene’s family will receive friends from 9:30 A.M. – 10:30A.M. followed by a Funeral Mass on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 beginning at 10:30A.M. in Christ Our Light Catholic Church, 402 Kings Hwy N, Cherry Hill, NJ. Irene will be laid to rest with her husband at Calvary Cemetery in Cherry Hill, NJ. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you honor her lifetime of volunteerism by giving your time to help others. To sign Irene’s guest register or to leave on line condolences, please visit www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com Arrangements are being handled by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home & Crematory Family Owned and Operated Since 1978.

Irene Grace Burke

August 14, 1927 - October 6, 2022