John Lincoln Burke's Obituary
John Lincoln BurkeBirth Date October 5, 1956 Death Date March 31, 2018John Lincoln Burke was born in San Francisco, California October 5, 1956, the son of James and Roberta Burke. John was predeceased by his father and brother Robert.John’s legacy of kindness is remembered by his mother Roberta Burke Duffy, sister Mary Van Anda, brother William Burke, brother Patrick Burke, nieces Shannon (Burke) Matyczinski, Katherine (Burke) Keely, Ellen Burke, Amanda (Burke) Livingston, nephews James Lloyd, Mark Lloyd, John Lloyd, Brendan Burke, Kevin Burke, great nieces Harper Burke, Ella Lloyd, and another great niece Burke expected in June, great nephews Connor Matyczinski, Jacob Lloyd, Alec Lloyd, Cohen Burke, Kayden Keely, Kody Keely,A graduate of Woodside High School and Menlo College, John started a technology career with Advanced Micro Devices and was subsequently employed by a number of other Silicon Valley companies. He worked in technology manufacturing his entire working life. John developed a specialty in connecting manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Asia, and Europe via a new technology called the internet.John also obtained his real estate license and sold homes in the East Bay.John is remembered as a kind uncle and a fun addition to any group. His culinary skills were especially valued preparing gravy, when the other cooks started into the wine a little early.A service will take place at St. Sebastian Church, 373 Bon Air Road, Greenbrae, CA on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 2:00 pm. All are invited to a reception to be held after the service at the Burke home, 61 Laurel Grove Avenue, Kentfield, CA.
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