MORGAN T. BURKE AND KATHERINE LUDDY
 The next Bourke family is
Morgan Burke and Katherine Luddy. Morgan Thomas - Born 15 Jan 1875 and was
Baptized 16 Jan 1875 in the Parish of Emly, Co. Tipperary, his Godparents were
Thomas Mitchell and Nora Shanahan. Morgan
Immigrated to the United States around 1897.
At this time his name was changed form Bourke to Burke. After clearing immigrations he went to
Waterbury Connecticut where in 1900 he lived as a boarder of John E. Ross at 455
West Main Street. He became a citizen of The United States 15 Oct. 1900 and was
sworn in the District Court of Waterbury, County of New Haven. Morgan married Katherine Luddy (see
Luddy family) in Waterbury Connecticut abt. 1906.
Morgan and Katherine lived in the Luddy's house on Charles St in
Waterbury Connecticut for a while then they moved to 11 Albion St. Waterbury
Connecticut. Morgan worked for the
United States Postal Service until he retired.
Morgan died 12 Jan 1963 at the Villa Maria Convalescent Home in
Plainfield, Connecticut and was buried in New St. Joseph Cemetery in Waterbury
Connecticut 15 Jan 1963. Morgan and
Katherine had 5 Children:
 Morgan Joseph Burke - Born 24 Dec 1906 in Waterbury Co. New Haven
Connecticut. Morgan married Fanny
Thoms in Waterbury, Connecticut. They
had two daughters Sandra and Susan. Morgan was a graduate of Manhattan College and Fordam
University Law School. He was a
partner of the law firm of Dorsey, Burke and Griffin at 44 Wall Street New York,
New York. On 28 Aug 1959 Morgan was
bestowed with the rank of Knight of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Italy;
which was a token of appreciation for activities in the interest of the Italian
Government. He lived most of his adult life in Larchmont, New York where he also
help a position of municipal judge. Morgan
died Dec. 1967 from injuries incurred in a horse jumping accident.
 Noreen Burke - Born 1907 in Waterbury Co. New Haven
Connecticut. Noreen married
Donald Connelly in Waterbury, Connecticut. They adopted two daughters Ann and
Jane. Noreen attended Connecticut
Normal School and Post Business College. She
held a position with the probate court in Waterbury Connecticut until her
marriage. Noreen's avocation was
being a seamstress and created many of her children's clothing with great
profession and beauty. She lived
her adult life in Willimantic Connecticut.
Noreen died in Willimantic Connecticut in 1988.
 John
Luddy Burke (Luddy) - Born 22 Aug. 1909 in Waterbury Co. New Haven Connecticut. John married Ann Rock in Waterbury, Connecticut Jan. 22, 1942 They had one son John Luddy, Jr. John was a graduate of Manhattan College
in New York. While at Manhattan
John was considered an excellent football player and was elected captain of the
team. After graduating from
Manhattan John went to Calif. to help form a professional football league with
his friend Mike Mazurki, the league became financially insolvent and folded. John joined the Naval Service after the
bombing of Pearl Harbor attaining the rank of Lt. Commander. John served as damage control officer on
the Destroyers Connors. After
W.W.II ended he entered the business world in the Outdoor Advertising Industry. He held positions as General Manager New
York Metro for the General Outdoor Advertising Company; Ex. Vice President of
Packer Outdoor Advertising Cleveland, Ohio; President of Big D Outdoor
Advertising Dallas, Texas. John ended his career as a partner in B&G Outdoor
Adv. Dallas and San Antoine, Texas. After
ending his business career John returned to Waterbury Connecticut.
 Edmond Vincent Burke - Born 6
July 1911 in Waterbury Co. New Haven Connecticut Edmond married Gertrude Brown
(Born 30 Sept.1910) in Waterbury Connecticut.
They did not have children. Edmond was a graduate of Manhattan College in
New York. He joined the Army at the
outbreak of W.W.II and served with General George C. Patton in Europe. After W.W.II ended he entered the
business world with the Chase Brass Company in Waterbury Connecticut. Edmond left the Chase Brass Co. and
joined the National Advertising Bureau where he was a national media buyer. Edmond lived his entire life in
Waterbury Connecticut.
 Thomas Ailbe Burke - Born 31
Dec. 1912 in Waterbury Co. New Haven Connecticut.
Ailbe married Alice Bradley 7 Sep 1940 in Waterbury, Connecticut. They had four children Ailbe, Alice Ann,
Mary Jo and Morgan. Ailbe was
considered one of Waterbury Connecticut finest athletes. He was a graduate of
Colgate University. His business
career was with the Chase Brass Company where he was a Regional Salesman in the
Indianapolis In. branch. After
retiring Ailbe moved back to Waterbury Connecticut. Ailbe died in Waterbury Connecticut in
1986.
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