E. Patrick Burke, Jr.

PROCTOR                  E. Patrick Burke Jr. Esq, 80, of Proctor died at home Tuesday July 30, 2024, surrounded by family.  He was born in Middlebury VT on March 12, 1944, the son of Edward Patrick Burke Sr and Miriam (Kilbourn) Burke.

He married Laura Emma Yantz at St. Ambrose church in Bristol Vermont on June 17, 1967.

He attended Bristol High School, the University of Vermont and graduated from Castleton State College with a teaching degree.

He was a Life Science teacher in Bristol at Mt. Abraham Union High School for two years before he proudly went to Washington and Lee University Law School where he earned his law degree.  He practiced law in Rutland Vt for over 45 years.  He was very active in the bar association and served on many different boards over the years and he was especially proud to serve on the Board of Bar Examiners and Board of Trustees at the College of St. Josephs.

He loved traveling all over the world; he especially loved driving in his Volkswagen and sailing his boat on Lake George.  He also loved horses and was a skilled artist and painter.  He loved to be around his friends and family sharing his adventures.

Survived by his wife of 57 years Laura, and sons E. Patrick Burke III of San Marcos Texas, Christopher Patrick Burke of Sausalito CA, Kathleen (Dana) Langlois of Rutland, Meghan E. Burke of Englewood Fl. Grandchildren Brodie Rayn Langlois, Keegan Langlois, Kailei Langlois, Cassidy Langlois of Rutland, and Lilah Jane Burke of California, sisters Marie Page of North Carolina, Sheila Parnell of South Carolina and many nieces and nephews; predeceased by Edward Patrick Burke, Sr. and Miriam Burke, and big brother Michael Edward Burke.

He loved all animals but especially his current fur babies Molly, Sadie, Izzy B and Bree Burke.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Humane Society at the address of 765 Stevens Rd, Pittsford, VT 05763.

There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on August 7, 2024, at St. Bridget’s Church in West Rutland and a private burial will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Bristol at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of Clifford Funeral Home.

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