William R Burke

July 5, 1944 - September 20, 2019

William Burke, 75, passed away September 20, 2019 surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. William was born in Hartford, Connecticut on July 05, 1944 to Leonard and Alice Burke. William worked at Aetna Insurance as a supervisor, Pitney Bowes and Moore Business and recently after his retirement began working at Publix. William was on the Board at Sunkey Village for two years, enjoyed bowling and playing pool with his buddies, but his greatest joy was being with his family. William was preceded in death by his parents; son Christopher Tibbo; brothers: J. Edward Burke, and Leonard Burke; and sister Kaye Ford. William is survived by loving wife of 39 years Nancy Burke; children: William Burke Jr and Sue Porrino and husband Lou; and beloved dog Lexi; five grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; daughter in law Laura Tibbo; sisters: Marilyn Yakaitis, Eleanor Minik, Gloria Muscianisi and husband Russ, Eileen Beauregard and husband Bob, Dorothy Conlogue, and Carol Seretto and husband Larry; numerous nieces and nephews; sister in laws: Patricia and husband Nick De Francesco, Pam and Tom Marrissey, Lucille and Joseph Quinn, Pamela Meyers, and Kim Prattson, my special sister who was with William and Nancy through all his special care and end of life; and along with a host of other family and friends. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Tidewell Hospice 5955 Rand Blvd Sarasota FL 34238 In Memory of William R. Burke, https://tidewellhospice.org/home/giving/. Please check back for service times and dates.