Edward A. “Bucky” Burke, Jr.
June 17, 1938 - September 23, 2025
Edward A. “Bucky” Burke, Jr., age 87, of Media, PA, and formerly of New Castle and Newark, DE, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
Born in Chester, PA, on June 17, 1938, he was a son of the late Edward A. and Dorothy (Masteller) Burke, Sr. Bucky proudly served his country from 1957 to 1963 in the Air National Guard. He made his career as a maintenance mechanic for DuPont Co. at the Edgemoor Plant, retiring in 1998 after 24 years of dedicated service. Active in his community, Edward was a past master from 1996 to 2000 of Unity Lodge #32 A.F. & A.M., P.J.G.D. from 1998 to 1999 with Grand Staff of Delaware, a past potentate in 2006 at Nur Temple, past master at Christiana Lodge #35 and a member of Joseph B. Stahl American Legion Post #30. He was also a member of Grace Lutheran Church. In his spare time Bucky enjoyed traveling.
In addition to his parents, Edward was preceded in death by wives, Dorothea B. Couter Burke and Erika Grabher (Strauss) Burke; and brother, Robert W. Burke. He is survived by his children, Dennis S. Burke (Darlene), and William Burke (Shannon); siblings, James T. Burke (Eileen), Sheri L. Dunbar (Sam), and Geri L. Burke (Brad); sister-in-law, Cindy Burke; grandchildren, Jaclyn Camacho (Jose), Tara Kelly (Steven), Alyssa Goldhahn (Bill), Ryan Burke, William Burke (Jessica), Lauren Burke, and Lindsay Burke; great-grandchildren, Layla, Noah, Aubrey, Maeve, and Avery; and many nieces and nephews.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 9:45 am until 10:45 am on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 North DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE, where a Masonic service will begin at 10:45 am, followed by a funeral service at 11 am. Inurnment will be held privately at Gracelawn Memorial Park, New Castle, DE.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Edward’s name to Shriners Hospital for Children, Attn: Shriners Children’s, P.O. Box 947765, Atlanta, GA 30394 or online by clicking here.
Diane Quinn
This was a beautiful tribute to Ed. I think he would be proud.
Bob & Sue Haagen
I’m so sorry to hear this. He is a GOOD man who treated all of us so well!!!!
Pati and mic minahan
So so sorry for the loss of your dad.
Hugs and prayers for all
Mike Terreri
So sorry to Dennis and his family for your loss
John Mayberry
Ed was a special guy and mechanic. He made my day sometimes with a joke or just a smile. I’m sorry for the loss of your Dad, prayers for his soul and the family.
Elsa Orescan
I will have many happy memories of Ed, both in his home and with our Hope Lutheran Church Community.
Karen Heidler
So sorry for the loss of your Father. Wishing you peace and comfort in these difficult days.
Allen and Phyllis Geiser
So, so sorry for the loss of your DAD! I know he’ll be missed. Embrace the memories.
Mike Luke
My sincere condolences to my cousins Denny and Billy for hearing of uncle Ed’s passing.. I will treasure the memories I had with him and you guys for the rest of my life. He was cool. Rip uncle Ed, you did great.