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Raymond William Burke Jr.

July 19, 1938 — March 30, 2020

Raymond William Burke, Jr. passed away on March 30, 2020. Beloved husband of Barbara Albert Burke for 60 years. Father of Raymond “Butch” Burke, III (Julie). Grandfather of Daniel Burke and Elizabeth Burke. Son of the late Raymond Burke, Sr. and Elizabeth Golden Burke Miller (late Joseph). Brother of Joseph Miller (Donna), Felix “Jimmy” Miller (Reba), and the late Rosemary B. Hebert. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends, especially Eddie Lasseigne. Age 81 years, a native of Chicago, IL and resident of Algiers, LA and Liberty, MS for the past 23 years. Raymond graduated from Behrman High School in 1957. He was a Fire Captain with the New Orleans Fire Department for 24 years until retirement. He was a member of the Lucky 13 Social Club and Knights of Columbus Charles R. Brill Council 8054. Raymond will be remembered for being an avid hunter and fisherman and will be deeply missed by all.
A Private Visitation will be held for Family at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA on Saturday, April 4, 2020 with Interment in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. To view and sign the online guestbook visit www.mothefunerals.com . In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the Pals Animal Rescue, 1071 Mary’s Dr., McComb, MS 39648.
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