It starts with service: Bill Burke ’77

Sometimes it’s the simple lessons that change the trajectory of one’s life. When Hoban graduate Bill Burke ’77 grew up near St. Sebastian parish school, one of nine children, he watched his parents’ example of family, work ethic and dedication. His mom, who worked as a medical technician, raised nine children with his father, a salesman for Fruit of Loom Co., putting in long days to support the family. Burke remembers that his dad knew everyone’s name and carried himself with respect. Likely exhausted from a long week at work, his dad would still rise early on Sunday mornings to lead the music ministry for all the Masses at St. Sebastian’s Church, and he often did not get back home until 2 p.m.

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