Richard J. Burke 4/7/1936 – 11/20/2025
Richard J. Burke (Dick) passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Thursday 11/20. He is survived by his wife Jeanne; daughters Lisa Deasey (Jim), Daneen Muto (RJ), and Jennifer Rossi (Rick); Grandchildren; Aprylle Sokolowski (Thomas), James Deasey (Rachel), and Victor Muto; great Granddaughters Vivian Sokolowski and Luciana Sokolowski; Sisters-in-law Marie Burke, Carolyn Burke, and Sandra Burke; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. He is predeceased by mother Geraldine, father Lester, siblings David, Nancy Hardies, Roger (twin), and Dennis, and brother-in-law Albert Hardies.
Richard attended Aquinas Institute, Benjamin Franklin High School, University of Toledo, and Rochester Institute of Technology. He retired from Xerox Corporation after 32 years in 1998. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard in the late 1950’s and in the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary following the 9/11 attack.
Calling hours will be held at Richard Keenan Funeral Home (Egypt Location) 7501 Pittsford Palmyra Road, Fairport, from 4-6pm on Friday, 12/12. A Memorial Mass will be held at Church of the Assumption 20 East Avenue at 10am on Saturday, 12/13 with internment in the church columbarium immediately following the Mass. the mass will also be livestreamed at https://www.youtube.com/@churchoftheassumptionfairp2564
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, in honor of his service and lifelong dedication to those who safeguard our shores
5 responses to “Burke, Richard J.”
Dearest Daneen – sending my sympathy for the loss of your father and condolences also to R.J., Victor and all your family. May you cherish your Dad’s memory and may he rest in peace.❤️🙏
Now the Burke Family is all together again! I say that Uncle Rich waited for Mom to go before he left us✌🏼Aunt Jeanne, hugs are being sent to You and Your Family.
Uncle Rich was a classy guy who came from a great family and was blessed with meeting Aunt Jean and have three wonderful daughters. He will be missed! My condolences to all his loved ones.
Aunt Jeanne, Lisa, Daneen and Jennifer,
I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Dick’s passing. He could always make me laugh with his sense of humor. I know he will be greatly missed by all.
Sending you all hugs and prayers.
I may not know the whole family except Jenna, yet I feel like I know her father through our conversations. Such a good guy and will be missed terribly. My heart goes out to you all.
All my thoughts and prayers.