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Thomas Paul
Burke
Aug 25, 1936 — Jul 11, 2026
Thursday
Wade Funeral Home
9:15 - 10:15 am (Eastern time)
Thursday
Wade Funeral Home
Starts at 10:15 am (Eastern time)
Thursday
Washington Crossing National Cemetery
Starts at 11:30 am (Eastern time)
Thomas Paul Burke passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne. He was 89 years old. Born in Plymouth, Pennsylvania, son of the late Thomas and Marie (nee Delaney) Burke, he has been a Bensalem resident for the past 31 years. Mr. Burke was a proud United States Navy Veteran. He was employed as a Chemical Operator at Rohm & Haas, retiring after many years of service. Above all, he enjoyed spending time with his cherished family.
Predeceased by his son, Gary David Burke, he is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Dorothy (nee Long) Burke, and his loving daughters, Donna Burke and Diane Burke. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, Julia Burke (Michael), Jennifer Truskin (Brett), and Gary Burke, Jr. (Stephanie), along with his brothers-in-law, James Long, Frank Long (Carole), and Jerry Long, and several nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by his brothers, Eugene Burke and Joseph Burke, and his sister, Marie Smith.
Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects on Thursday, July 23, 2026 from 9:15-10:15am at the Wade Funeral Home, 1002 Radcliffe Street, Bristol Borough. His Funeral Service will follow at 10:15am. Interment with Military Honors will be held at Washington Crossing National Cemetery at 11:30am.
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