Brian M. Burk, Jr, 36 of Hamilton, NJ passed suddenly while at home Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Brian was born in Trenton, NJ, on October 8, 1988 and was a lifetime resident of Trenton/Hamilton. Brian loved hanging out with his friends, skateboarding, and working on cars. He graduated from Mercer County Technical School in 2009, specializing in Automotive Collision Repair. He will always be remembered for his huge heart and compassion for helping anyone that needed a hand, and, especially, for his love of animals. Brian is survived by his mother, Melissa Burk-Pocino, his stepfather, Richard Pocino Jr., his father Brian Burk Sr., his stepmother Ann Burk, his brother Nicolas Burk, his maternal grandparents Peter E. Wolf and Mary E. Horner, his paternal grandparents Jim and Nancy Burk, his many aunts, uncles, and cousins, his best friend Anthony Markashevsky, his beloved cat Pickles and a huge extended family. A celebration of Brian's life will take place from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Memorial Service will begin at 8:00 pm) on Friday, May 9, 2025 at Kingston and Kemp Funeral Home, 260 White Horse Ave, Hamilton, NJ. In lieu of flowers, Brian's family asks that you make donations to the Hamilton Township Animal Shelter, 2100 Sylvan Ave., Hamilton, NJ 08610 or St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (stjude.org). Brian, you will forever remain in our hearts and your beautiful smile will never be forgotten. We will always love you.