Zachary Burke

Middleburgh- Zachary E. Burke, 23, died unexpectedly on Sunday, October 16, 2011 at Cobleskill Regional Hospital.

Born April 13, 1988 in Niskayuna, he was a son of Stanley and Janet (McCoy) Burke. Zachary was raised in Middleburgh and Schoharie and was a lifelong area resident.

He was an operator for his brother's business, Northeast Specialist. He enjoyed snowboarding, four-wheeling, and playing recreational basketball.
He loved his dog, cat, and cadillac.

Survivors include his parents: Stanley and Janet Burke of Schoharie; his brother, Matthew Burke (Ashley Hurlburt) of Cobleskill; his sister, Amber Burke (Ryan McAvoy) of Middleburgh; his maternal grandmother, Carolyn (Roger) Becker; his girlfriend, Kristinna Chieco of Schoharie; nephew, Nathan Burke; niece, Amaiya Burke; and aunt, Amy Rahn of North Carolina.

A funeral service will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, Main St., Middleburgh. Family and friends are also invited to a period of visitation to be held at the church from 5 to 7 PM Thursday, prior to the service. Cremation will follow the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley, Inc., PO Box 40, Howes Cave, NY 12092.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Palmer & Shaylor Funeral Home, 134 River St., Middleburgh and Mereness-Putnam Funeral Home, 171 Elm St., Cobleskill.