Obituary of James Burke

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James Burke

James Burke (born July 5, 1931 in New York City, New York) was a criminal who was best known for being a gangster that was an associate of the Lucchese crime family and who is believed to have organized the 1978 Lufthansa heist, which was a robbery that took place John F. Kennedy International Airport. James died on April 13, 1996 and his death was because of cancer. He died in prison age 64.

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James Burke Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Burke, James
    • Common Name: James Burke
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: July 05, 1931
    • Age: 64 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Jimmy the Gent, The Big Irishman
    • Occupation: Criminal
    • Religion: Catholic
    • Net Worth: $8 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Crimson (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    James's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: James Burke
    • Father:
    • Mother: Jane Conway
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Mickey Burke (married 1957-1996, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Frank James Burke (died 1987)
      • Jesse James Burke
      • Robin Burke
    • Daughter(s):
      • Catherine Burke

Death Notice:

  • Date: April 13 1996 at age 64
  • Place: Buffalo, New York, United States
  • Cause of Death: Cancer
  • Interment: Buried at Saint Charles Cemetery in East Farmingdale, New York

Category Tags:

CriminalAmerican Born on July 5th Born in 1931 Born in New York Died in 1996 Died at age 64 Died from Cancer

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Wiki Page Updated: 2023-11-09 10:36:10
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