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Timothy M. Burke, Sr.

January 24, 1950 - January 02, 2020

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Obituary For Timothy M. Burke, Sr.

January 24, 1950 - January 2, 2020

Burke, Timothy M. Sr., age 69, on Thursday, January 2, 2020, of West Mifflin, originally from the North Side.

Beloved husband of 48 years to Joanne K. (McGinnis); loving father of Tim Jr. (Rita), Kim (Matt) Powell and Brian (Sandy); proud grandpap of Tim III, Jack, Ben, Sam, Morgan, Mackenzie, Katrina, Alexandria and Brian Jr.; son of the late Martin and Kathleen Burke; brother of Michael (Bonnie) and the late Butch, Marty, Debbie, Mary and Jimmy. Also survived by in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Tim served his country in the US Air Force, graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and was a longtime employee of Allstate Insurance Company. He had a passion for Pittsburgh Sports, using mulligans while golfing, and going on family vacations. But he was his happiest coaching and attending his kids and grandkids sporting events, where he excelled in working the officials. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Saturday, January 4, 2020 from 6-8 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral prayer on Monday morning at 11:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Elizabeth Church of Hungary Church at noon. Interment will be private.

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  • February 24, 2020

    Mitchell Galiyas

    A most gracious an honorable gentleman. He truly was the epitome of a family man he loved his wife and children and grandchildren with such a passion. He was the first person I met when our sons played football together at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and they are still the best of friends. Tim made the world a better place.

  • February 24, 2020

    Maureen Norcie

    Joanne, I just saw this on Facebook. I had no idea Tim was even ill. Too young to be gone. Cherish all the memories you have with Tim, and your children and grandchildren. I remember when you were dating and Tim would come to the St. Wendelin's basketball games. You have my deepest sympathy.

  • February 24, 2020

    Patti Philips

    Kim, Larry and I are so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. We always enjoyed talking with him about kids and grandkids. He was so proud of you. He cherished Morgan and Mackenzie. We're visiting our grandkids now so we are not able to come to any service. But you are all in our prayers.

  • February 24, 2020

    Dennis Johnston

    Our parents sometimes are taken for "granted", but when they "leave us" the hurt is unbelievable and reality hits us as to just how much we are going to miss them. Kim, you will feel your Dad around you because he will be watching over you and your family from here on. God bless you in this time of need. Dennis Johnston

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