Joseph C. Burke Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joseph C. Burke (Olathe, Kansas), born in Cleveland, Ohio, who passed away on May 2, 2026, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph C. Burke to pay them a last tribute.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Joseph had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Joseph may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his brother Bobby. He is survived by: his wife Amy; his sons, Matthew (Casey), Ryan (Jess) and Daniel (Meg); and his sisters, Pat and Ellen. He is also survived by five grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Monday, June 22nd 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (14275 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 66062). A Mass will be held on Thursday, July 16th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the St. Mel's Catholic Church (14436 Triskett Rd, Cleveland, OH 44111).
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Amy and Joseph Burke '65 Family Endowed Scholarship fund at St. Edward High School.
