Birth date: Jun 1, 1961 Death date: Sep 23, 2021
James “Jimmy” Burke passed away on September 23, 2021 at a hospital in Easton, Maryland from complications of pneumonia. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on June 1, 1961 to William F. and Cecelia B. Burke. Jimmy was raised in Cinn Read Obituary
I have so many fond memories of my uncle Jimmy, it’s hard to choose just one or two. But one story that will love on forever is the time a few years ago in Ocean City when mu cousins and I took Jimmy to play mini golf. It was a hot day and Jimmy, who is normally very good at mini golf, was having a rough time. He had no energy and every hole was taking him 6-8 swings, easily. He seemed frustrated and exhausted.
Then my brother, Kevin, suggested maybe he’s like a Diet Pepsi. Kevin’s bought a bottle from the vending machine and Jimmy proceeded to drink it quickly. When we started playing again, Jimmy got a hole in one on the next hole! And again on the one after that! I think for the rest of the game it took no more than 2 swings to sink the ball. Jimmy was on fire! None of us could believe it! Perhaps we was tired or dehydrated, but that Diet Pepsi really revived his mini golf game! We all know how Jimmy loved his soda, and maybe now we know why!
May Jimmy’s memory be for a blessing.
Joyce Ellenberg
