'A real fighter,' table tennis stalwart Reeza Burke dies at 49 - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

'A real fighter,' table tennis stalwart Reeza Burke dies at 49 - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

Former national table tennis champion and stalwart of the local table tennis fraternity Reeza Burke passed away at 49 on the morning of August 3. Known for his competitive nature and fighting spirit on the table tennis circuit, Burke was also well-loved away from the playing arena and won over many hearts during his countless years of service to Trinidad and Tobago. On the table tennis court, Burke was exemplary, winning five men's national sing…

Reeza Burke passes, aged 49

REEZA BURKE, the most successful locally-player of the century, has passed away.The end came early yesterday morning for the 49-year-old, who only discovered he was suffering with cancer about a month ago.Although Burke was only a little over five-feet tall,…