Milton L. “Sonny” Burke, Jr., age 88, of Alexandria, VA, passed away on March 24, 2020. Born in Alexandria, VA on November 23, 1931 to the late Milton L. Burke, Sr., and the late Virginia (Page) Burke. Beloved husband of the late Shirley P. (Adkins) Burke. Loving father of Kenneth D. Burke (Tammy), and Diane L. Cash. Cherished grandfather of Michelle Moffett, Kari Burke, Jennifer Merrix, and Billy Burke, Jr. Great grandfather of four. Dear brother of Patrick M. Burke. Sonny was predeceased by a son; William L. Burke, a grandson; Eric Cash, his sister; Patricia A. Montgomery, and his longtime companion Maribeth W. Dawson.
Sonny attended grade school at St. Mary’s Parochial School and George Washington High School in Alexandria. He served in the United States Navy from 1951 thru 1955. Sonny attended boot camp in Great Lakes, IL. He then went to Storekeeper School in Newport, RI, before going to the Norfolk Naval Base for three years, and then one year at sea on the USS Canisteo, AO 99. After his tour of duty, he worked as an Electrician for Eugene W. Zimmerman Electrical Corporation for many years, then the James R. Harris Electrical Corporation. Sonny specialized in service work and installing custom wiring in many new homes around Alexandria and Fairfax County.
A gathering of family and friends will be at a later date in Cunningham Turch Funeral Home, 811 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Interment with his late wife Shirley, will be in Mount Comfort Cemetery, Alexandria, VA.
Offer Condolence for the family of Milton L. “Sonny” Burke, Jr.
Oh Sonny. What can one say about a most accepting individual I have ever known? You have been in & out of my life for more than 40 years. I don’t care if it was one day or one year from the last time we saw one another you always made me feel welcomed. I will miss you. Love you.
The Grubbs family offer their condolences. Sonny was a part of our family’s life when our little Ginny began daycare with Meemaw back in 2008. I enjoyed our chats and Sonny was always eager to show his latest projects around the house. We’ve lost touch in the past years. It I can’t begin to express how thankful we were to have him in our lives. His kindness and encouraging spirit brought joy to all of us when we visited. He will truly be missed. My prayers are with all of you as you grieve this tremendous loss.
Sharing your sadness as you remember. Your love one. May God almighty help you to endure this time of sorrow. With caring thoughts.
You were the best father that anyone could have had. I feel I have lost a lot of myself as well as a father. I love you so much and I am so sad to see you go but I know you are no longer suffering now. Thank you so much for the time we had we will see each other and share our love again some time in the future.
So very sorry for the loss of your father. Prayers for peace and strength for you and your family. Hugs and love from us.
Prayers for Sonny’s whole family. When we were neighbors growing up in huntington, we always loved Sonny, and the whole family.
So sorry
Daddy, my Rock. How do I go on with out you. The love you shared with family and friends will be carried in our hearts forever. My Daddy, I will forever be grateful for your love and will miss your presence forever. RIP Daddy, I love you
Sonny, may you find peace and enjoyment with your family in heaven. We will see you again some day. Meanwhile watch over us.????
Kenny,
My deepest Sympathy goes out to You and your Family!
I’m so sorry for your loss hugs to all of you
Sonny you are so going to be missed. Not only were you a part of my Family, you were also my Friend. There are no words to express how one feels at a time like this. We will see each other again and until then..Love you… “Pamela”..