Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Remembering Linda Fulton Burke
iIrish is greatly saddened by the loss of Linda Fulton Burke, our cherished Crossword Puzzle columnist. Linda was a dedicated, generous, and talented part of our iIrish writing community for more than 14 years. She held many positions of leadership, both in person and as an example to others.
Greater Cleveland is so much better for having worked with and known Linda. May she rest in peace and watch over her loved ones forevermore.
Linda Burke
(October 24, 1947 – April 26, 2024) Linda (nee Fulton) Burke, 76, of Willowick, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024, at home.
Born October 24, 1947, in Indiana, Pa., Linda was a Lake County resident for 71 years, living in Eastlake and Timberlake before moving to Willowick 20 years ago.
Linda was a retired teacher for the Mentor Schools. She was a member of both the Eastside and Westside Irish American Clubs and a longtime board member for the Eastside, where she held various positions, including President. Linda also served the Irish community by volunteering her time with the United Irish Societies of Greater Cleveland, the Irish American News, and the Ohio Celtic Festival.
She was the beloved wife of James E. Burke; loving mother of Bridget (nee Caffrey) (Michael) Piotrowski, Patrick Caffrey, and Brendan Casey McCullough; cherished grandmother of Liam and Owen Piotrowski and Erin and Jaylon Ryant; and dearest sister of Karen (nee Fulton) Hansen.
Linda is preceded in death by her parents, Melvin R. and Ruth V. (nee Flick) Fulton.
To leave condolences for the family or to order flowers, visit the McMahon, Coyne, Vitantonio Funeral Homes website.
Remembering John P. “Jack” Kilroy
JOHN P. “JACK” KILROY
(November 12, 1952 – May 11, 2024)
John P. “Jack” Kilroy, age 71, passed away on May 11, 2024.
He was the beloved husband of Suzana Figueira; father of Sean Kilroy and Nicholas Hahn (Amanda); son of the late Mary (nee Ward) and John B. Kilroy; and brother of Mary Jo Kilroy (Bob Handelman), Retta Furlan (Patrick), Liz Kilroy (Paco Hernandez), and Marty Kilroy (Denise). Jack was also a cherished uncle, great-uncle, cousin, and dear friend to many.
Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Jack’s life on Sunday, July 21, at 2:00 P.M. at the West Side Irish American Club (8559 Jennings Rd., Olmsted Twp. 44138). Fellowship and music will follow.
