Martin J. Burke Jr.

Martin J. "Marty" Burke Jr., age 79, passed away on March 14, 2016. He was born on August 27, 1936 in Cleveland, Ohio. After serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict, Martin worked many years for and retired from the Parma Water Department. Martin loved spending time with his family and his dog and best friend Jake. He enjoyed fixing things around the house, golfing, collecting guns and knives, playing practical jokes, going to the movies, playing putt-putt and hanging around the pool. He was an avid photographer, an exceptional craftsman tinkering with anything he could get his hands on, but above all things he loved being with his family. His last 4 years were spent at Mulberry Gardens with his beloved sister, Mary Ann and brother-in-law, Leo. There he expanded his circle of friendships and was lovingly cared for until being called back home with God.

Martin was preceded in death by his father, Martin Burke; mother, Catherine Burke (Shimansky); brothers James Burke (Helen) and Richard Burke (Lenny). He is survived by his sister, Mary Ann (nee Burke) Repeta(Leo); nieces and nephews Kathy Hanson (Don), Gail McKee (Rich), Dennis Burke (Pam), Nancy Bernard (Jeff), Ricky Burke (Howard), Ken Repeta (Beth), Karen Russell (Tim), Kevin Repeta (Carol), Kathy Battaglia (Joe), Kris Sokol (Joe), Kelly Yanda (Charlie); great nieces and nephews; Stacy, Nikki, JoJo, Krissy, Mikey, Matthew, Gregory, Natalie, Cruz, Richard, Jimmy, Lisa, Carly, Katie and Kayla.

Funeral mass will be held at St. Matthew Church, 2580 Berne Street, Akron, OH at 11am on Saturday, March 19, 2016.