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Elliott Burka Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 5, 2013.

In the rising of the sun and in its going down,
We remember them.
In the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter
We remember them.
In the opening of the buds and in the rebirth of spring,
We remember them.
In the blueness of the sky and in the warmth of summer,
We remember them.
In the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of autumn,
We remember them.
In the beginning of the year and when it ends,
We remember them.
When we are weary and in need of strength,
We remember them.
When we are lost and sick at heart,
We remember them.
When we have joys we yearn to share,
We remember them.
So long as we live, they too shall live,
For they are now a part of us,
As we remember them.

Words from the Book of Jewish Common Prayer.

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September 10, 2018

Christine and Asia Burka

My Dearest Elliott,

It has been 5 years since you were gone. Asia and I misses you terribly and wish that you are here with us. We will never forgets you and will always loves you.

Christine and Asia

September 10, 2018

Christine and Asia Burka

My Dearest Elliott,

It has been 5 years since you were gone. Asia and I missed you terribly and wish you are here with us. We will never forgets you and will always loves you.

Christine and Asia

May 22, 2018

cecile click

hello christine and asiaim so sorry about elliots passing i was his hair stylist 70s 80s
kept in touch through the years the last time we spoke he had just had a procedure done in new yorki too lost my beautiful husband elliot was so proud of you and asia he told me i married miss mylasia land he was so proud of asia he said she is so smart mind like a little sponge absorbing everything so sorry i just found out
cecile

September 12, 2017

Lynne Young

For Asia and Christine,
I ,too, feel your loss having lost my husband,Cliff ,Sept. 21st,2015..
We were very close friends...no matter how long it is a heartfelt ...
Know that you are always in my thoughts ...
Lots of love,
Lynne

September 7, 2017

Deborah George

Dear Christine and Asia,
The George family will miss your husband/father he was genuinely a good man. He had character, knowledge and leadership. He made my son's feels special. They forever talk about going to the tank museum and what they did there. He was delight to be around, always a smile, you could see kindness in his eyes. He will truly be missed. May he RIP...

September 4, 2017

Spouse

Christine Burka

My Dearest Darling,

Asia and I misses you so, so much. Our hearts are still bleeding over your passing, we are thinking of you every day and every minutes since the day you left us. Today marked four years you were gone and it felt like as though it was just yesterday. We loves you forever until eternity and your beautiful memories will always be in our hearts and souls. My love, my precious husband, may your soul be blessed and rest in eternal peace.

Your Forever Loving Wife,
Christine Burka

September 4, 2017

Daughter

Asia Burka

Hi, Daddy. I love you and I miss you. Barely a day goes by when I do not stop and think about you. I wish you could come back.

Your loving daughter,
Asia

June 19, 2017

Khedija Khiyar

This morning I was thinking of Mr. Burka. I met him many years ago after I had my first child. I was a resident in one of his communities. I was ready to get back to work and was considering a position that was available within an Alexandria community called Lloyd Apartments.

I submitted my resume and was surprised to hear from Mr. Burka himself. He said after reading my resume he wanted me to come meet him at his Fillmore Gardens office for an interview.

It was the warmest and most sincere interview of my life to date. All my nerves disappeared. All my worries were gone. After a few minutes of meeting him I could tell he was genuinely a kind person.

I got the position and started working at Lloyd Apartments. Mr. Burka was a regular at the property. In all my years in the property management industry I have never seen such a presence by an owner.

He cared for us. He asked about our families. He knew our spouses and children's names and never failed to make us feel wanted and appreciated.

Everyone that worked for Mr. Burka admired him. Admired his stories. Enjoyed his company. There are so many things I could say about Mr. Burka and the many ways he changed my life and lives of others. But the #1 thing is that he was an amazing boss. He is truly missed and pray his family is doing well.

October 16, 2013

Christine Burka

Elliott my darling, yesterday was our 20th Wedding Anniversary!
How I miss you and will forever cherish the wonderful life and marriage we had shared together. You will never be forgotten and from our hearts and souls Asia and I will love you until eternity.

Christine and Asia

October 1, 2013

Christine Burka

Goodbye my darling. Asia and I will miss you forever. We will never stop loving you!

Christine and Asia

Posted by Christine Burka

September 22, 2013

Edward Burka

God bless, bro. You will be missed.

September 21, 2013

SANDEE BURKA

I will always cherish the long life we shared together.

September 17, 2013

Nancy Kaplan

We are so sorry to hear of Elliot's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The Kaplan Family

September 9, 2013

Melissa Pettit

I have worked for Mr. Burka for many years. He was not only our boss but he genuinely cared about all of his employees. He was a giving person who always had a joke to tell. His knowledge about everything never ceased to amaze me. He instilled in us honesty, integrity, fairness and high standards. I cant thank him enough for the opportunity he gave me as a young single mother over 13 years ago... Thank you Mr. Burka for everything. You will be greatly missed.

September 9, 2013

Diane and I both had the privilege of knowing Elliott. He will be sorely missed by all, including those of us in the collecting community. Christine, you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Vince and Diane Rausch (Williamsburg, VA)

September 9, 2013

Mindy Mintz

Stacy and Eric,
I hope your special memories will help guide you through the pain of the passing of your father. I will always remember the good old days in the ( Lenox Rd) hood. Love you both! Mindy

September 9, 2013

Mindy Mintz

Stacy and Eric, I hope all your special memories will help guide you through the pain of the passing of your father. I will always remember the good old days in the (Lenox Rd) hood! Love you both! Mindy

September 8, 2013

Lynne and Cliff Young

Elliott sent many interesting emails of world events ...he was a fantastic man/friend and as good a heart as he was handsome and a pleasure to be around...Extremely multi-faceted, knowledgeable and enthusiastic about everything .So ,so bright.
We missed him in Sturbridge in the spring of 2013 and were concerned .I asked Christine..and was going to call to see if he was attending the South Dakota ASAC meeting. We are shocked and heartbroken...
Whether we saw him or spoke w/him few times or not he was always a special person in our lives...
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Christine,Asia and his other family members...
Much love,hugs and kisses,
Lynne and M.Clifford Young

September 8, 2013

A man who was always willing to share his vast knowledge gained over many years of collecting and researching his hobby. He will be sorely missed by the many who called him friend over so many years,
Ted Bell in Oregon.

September 8, 2013

Elliott was one of those rare friends one wished he could see more often. He will be missed. Christine, you and the family are in our prayers, Love, Hank & LaVina Truslow

September 8, 2013

Elliott was one of those rare friends one wished he could see more often. I will miss him. Chistine, you and the family are in our prayers, Love, Hank & LaVina Truslow

September 8, 2013

Elliot was one CLASSY man ! Manys the laughs of Life we shared. I will miss him.
Dr. Jim Lucie, past-president American Society of Arms Colectors.

September 8, 2013

A Collector Friend

A fine gentleman who will be missed by his many friends, especially collectors with whom he shared so much.

September 8, 2013

Elliott was a truly remarkable man he will be missed by the entire George family and all that had the good fortune of knowing him.

September 7, 2013

Irma and Sam Raker

Our deepest sympathy
Irma and Sam Raker

September 7, 2013

Dotty

Be comforted in knowing that God is with you during this difficult time and
that there are friends that also share your sorrow with you. I find Psalm
121 to be very comforting during these times.

September 7, 2013

So sorry to hear about the passing of Elliott. I knew him for over 60 years. A long time. My condolences to the family.

Harvey Korman

September 7, 2013

Shaheen Haroon

I met Elliott and Christine at Dinners held by our mutual friend.
Elliott was very soft spoken and very well travelled so we talked politics and religions. He will be missed by the business community .My condolence to Christine.

September 7, 2013

My condolences to the family for your loss. May your prayers to the God of all comfort sustain you during your grieving process.

September 7, 2013

Georgeann Broth

The entire Broth family is sadden by the loss of a long time friend, rest in peace

September 6, 2013

Margaret & Tim Kennedy

My husband and I live in an apartment on one of the properties that he owns.

My sister and I grew up in the apartment that my husband and I live in. I can remember as a kid, Mr. Burka walking around the property with the late Minnie Griffith, who was the residential manager. When I saw him, I would say, "Hi, Mr. Burka."

My folks still live here also. I just love the neighborhood. I thank him for the wonderful memories that I have here. If it were not for the apartments, my childhood would have been dull!

Our deepest sympathy to his family and friends!

September 6, 2013

Stuart Broth

My friend Elliott will be missed. Even though we have not see each other for years, we spent many dinners and good times together. Those are fond memories of our friendship.

September 6, 2013

Bonnie Burka Shannon

Elliott was not only a cousin but, also, a childhood neighbor and friend. Over the past 6 weeks, we had weekly chats by phone and, when in the D.C. area in July, I visited with him. What a fighter he was! I will miss him and send my most sincere condolences to Christine and his entire family.

Posted by Bonnie Burka Shannon

September 6, 2013

Sabina Haar

I was deeply saddened by the news of Elliott's passing. My heart felt condolences to you and your family.

September 6, 2013

Peggy Sylvain

Mr. Burka was an amazing person and an amazing Boss. He was always there to listen, encourage and always gave his support no matter what the issue was. Little things he did like his "Morning smiles" jokes he shared with us in the office or funny stories or events involving Asia or his grand kids will truly be missed. My sincere condolences to Mrs. Burka the entire Burka family, friends and colleagues. When men like Mr. B pass the loss is tremendous.

September 6, 2013

Soon there will no more sickness or death. The Ruler of Death will be abyssed. Rev.20:3

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