Obituary of Joseph M. Burke

Joseph M. "Joey" Burke of West Norriton, Pa. passed away Friday October 4, 2013 at his home in West Norriton, Pa. at the age of 33. He worked most of his life as a Culinary Specialist with local restaurants and recently he was working with ITW. Born in Norristown, Pa. on October 28, 1979, Joseph was raised and lived most of his life in West Norriton, Pa. He was a graduate of Norristown High School, class of 1998. He was an avid sports fan and he was a great cook and enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by his father, Joseph F. (& Michele) Burke of Collegeville, Pa.; his mother, Beth (Walsh ) Williams of Collegeville, Pa.; his brother, Patrick Burke of Lansdale, Pa.; his sister, Emily Burke of Collegeville, Pa.; his grandmother, Carol (Basile) Walsh of West Norriton, Pa., and many aunts, uncles and cousins. His Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday October 8, 2013 at 7:30 P.M. from the Moore, Snear & Ruggiero Funeral Home, 19 East Germantown Pike, East Norriton. The Rev. Leslie Kearney will be officiating. Friends may call on Tuesday evening from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. at the Funeral Home. Interment will be Private. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: Montgomery County S.P.C.A., 19 East Ridge Pike, Post Office Box 222, Conshohocken, PA 19428-0222 OR Big Brothers Big Sisters of America 230 North 13th Street Philadelphia, Pa 19107. Joseph was born, raised and lived most of his life in West Norriton, Pa Graduate of Norristown High School, class of 1998 He was an avid sports fan and he was a great cook and enjoyed spending time with his family