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Wayne Dad, Former EMT Ryan Burke Dies, 41

Wayne dad and former first responder Ryan Burke died unexpectedly on Sunday June 25, according to his obituary. He was 41 years old.

Ryan Burke leaves behind his wife and two children.

Ryan Burke leaves behind his wife and two children.

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Ryan was raised in Hawthorne, where he served as volunteer EMT for the Hawthorne Ambulance Corps for 15 years, once helping to deliver a baby, his obituary reads. 

He was passionate about the Boy Scouts of America, volunteering with them for many years as a scoutmaster and earning several awards, according to his obituary. 

Earning his master's degree in business, he was a longtime employee of Ernst and Young in Secaucus, his obituary says. 

Ryan is survived by his wife, Wendy, his two children, Daniel and Victoria, his parents, William and Ginny, and his siblings, Kelly and Brendan, along with other family members and his scouting family, according to his obituary.

A fundraiser has been set up to assist Ryan's family. As of Friday, June 30, more than $24,000 has been raised. 

The Boy Scouts of America held a service on Thursday, June 29. 

To view his obituary, click here.

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