BURK
Maurice L. Burk, age 82, died at his Kenner, LA residence on Monday, June 10, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Jeannine Burk and father of Jan M. Greenberg (Laura); Kenneth N. Burk (Lucia), Sidney R. Steabman, Rachelle A. Berk (Fred Kropp), Lisanne S. Davenport (Donald), and Jeffrey S. Greenberg. Brother of Dr. Kopel Burk and Bernard E. Burk. Also survived by 14 grandchildren.
Mr. Burk was a native of New Orleans, LA, an honor graduate of Tulane University Law School, a United States Air Force veteran and member of Shir Chadash Conservative Congregation. He was a retired attorney. He was also a lifelong member of the Mardi Gras Chorus - New Orleans chapter of the national barbershop singing organization.
Funeral services will take place from the chapel of Shir Chadash Synagogue, 3737 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, LA on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 10:00 AM with visitation beginning at 9:00 AM. Rabbi Ethan Linden will officiate. Interment will follow in Chevra Thilim Memorial Park, Helena at Iberville Streets, New Orleans, LA. Kindly omit flowers. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or Shir Chadash Conservative Congregation. Condolences may be expressed online at www.tharpsontheimer.com. Information, (504) 835-2341
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June 28, 2013
Jeannine: I just learned a few minutes ago that Maurice passed away. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I have many fond memories of Maurice since the days of Hebrew and Sunday School as well as Fortier, Tulane, Fraternity, Camp Bonim....He was a fine person, and one of the most brilliant men I have ever known. Alvin Cotlar
June 22, 2013
Lyn Sirota
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your father, Rachelle and grandfather, Cara and Alana. He sounds like a truly remarkable man and I wish I could have gotten to meet him. All our love, Harvey, Lyn, Karley and Devan.
June 15, 2013
Jeannine,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bonnie Lancellotti (B&B Pharmacy)
June 15, 2013
To the Jeannine and her family,
I am so sorry to hear about Maurice passing. He and your family are in my prayers. I will miss seeing him at our association meetings.
Love, Sharon LeBoeuf
June 15, 2013
Honorine Weiss
Our most Dear Jeannine and family:
We feel the loss of our dear, beloved Maurice (Mo) and only wish we could be there with you at this time. Due to surgery, we are unable to attend but know that you are in our prayers and hearts today and always! May the wonderful memories fill your hearts in this time of pain. Much love, Honorine & Allen
June 14, 2013
Susie and I want to extend our sincerest condolences on the loss of Maurice. We are currently in St. Louis and just learned of his death. Maurice was a wonderful person and we enjoyed his company for so many years at Chevra Thilim.
Sincerely,
Susan & Irving Koch
June 14, 2013
Jenni Parnon
I worked with Maurice at Sizeler Realty-what a kind funny man-he will be missed.
jenni Parnon
June 13, 2013
Viola Berman
I wish to express my deepest condolences to you and your family.
June 13, 2013
I am thinking of you and your family . My prayers are with you. I miss seeing you at C‘s. I still work cor CVS. Take care of yourself and know that Mr. Maurice is at peace. Love, Debbie Oster (C'S Pharmacy)
June 13, 2013
Rader Jackson
Maurice and I came to the bar at about the same time and he was always cordial, professional, a good lawyer and colleague. My condolences to his family.
June 12, 2013
We were so sorry to read about Maurice's death in today's paper. In our reflections on the time we spent as neighbors we were happy that the two of you were so accepting of our presence in the neighborhood. We have fond memories of the relationship and recall fondly that the two of you returned to the neighborhood after Katrina to pay us a visit. We will treasure the years we spent together as neighbors and will remember you in our prayers.
Willie and Bertha Irons
June 12, 2013
eileen and dana wallen
We are sending our deepest condolences
on the loss of Maurice. He will be deeply missed by all that loved and knew him
May his memory be a blessing
Again please accept our heartfelt condolences
June 12, 2013
Beryl Ames
We are so sorry about Maurice. He was a"mensh." so helpful to Toby & Ellen & us. We have to believe he is in a better place, sharing jokes with the angels.
Please accept our deepest condolences & be comforted among the mourners
of Zion & Jerusalem. Love, Jacquie & Beryl Ames
June 12, 2013
Elaine Leyda
Remembering a gentle man, with a soft voice and razor-sharp wit, who was also a fine singer. And my best friend's dad (he had tremendous patience with us).
June 12, 2013
Larry Rudman
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Maurice was always the standard by which an attorney and a friend should be judged. May his memory be for a blessing.
June 12, 2013
Cathy Werner
Our sympathies are with Jeannine and famiy. Everyone who knew Maurice at Chateau Lafitte Residences will miss his presence around our community. I'm so sorry to be out of town and unable to be with you at this time, but I hope you know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
June 12, 2013
Jerri Crawford
Dear Mrs. Burk I am so sorry to have heard that Mr. Burk passed away. I am happy to have met and worked for you both.
June 12, 2013
Janine Bucks
You have our prayers and love during this time.
June 12, 2013
Kendra Comiskey
I was truly saddened today to read of Maurice's passing. He was a wonderful person to work for and I will never forget him. My condolences to his family.
June 12, 2013
Offering my sincere condolences. May the words at Psalm 65:2 bring you comfort.
June 12, 2013
warren gottsegen
jeanine and family, Becky and I wish to convey our sincerest sympathy and condolences on your loss
June 11, 2013
Zide Bowers Jahncke
Dear Jeannine and Family,
Sincere sympathy.
Fondly, Zide
June 11, 2013
Terry McIntosh
Dear Jeannine and Family, I was so sad to read this afternoon of Maurice's passing! Though it has been a while, I always looked forward to seeing him on my visits to the Mardi Gras chorus!! He always made me feel so welcome. We always found a chance to talk about you kids . . . so I was able to keep up with your lives. He loved you all very much. I know you will miss him very much! You, and he, will be in my prayers. Much love to you all . . .
TerryMc
June 11, 2013
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