Patricia E. Burke, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Sunday October 25, 2015, at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. She was 74 years old.
Patricia was born in Boston on May 23, 1941, a daughter of the late John Burke and Josephine (Leahy) Burke. Patricia started working at the Union Oyster House in Boston on August 20, 1980, and was a Dining Room and Function Manager for 35 years. Patricia was known by many, and loved by all. She was a friend, mentor, confidant, boss, and manager for legions of employees and guests. Patricia was passionate about fundraising for the Jimmy Fund every year in memory of her late grandson Robert Sorrentino. She lived hard and loved harder. She cherished her family above all else.
Patricia is the devoted mother of Theresa Sorrentino and her husband Tom of Burlington, and Karen Mariani and her husband Robert of Weymouth. She is the loving "Nanny" to Alexandra Sorrentino, Nicholas Mariani, Matt Mariani, and the late Robert Sorrentino. She is the beloved sister of Michele Carney and her husband Jim, and the late William Burke. She is the loving aunt of Jennifer Burke, Kelliann Burke, Mariellen Burke, Douglas Burke, Bill Burke, John Burke, Billy Carney, and many great-nieces and great-nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Patricia's Funeral Mass on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at 10 A.M. in St. Mary's Church, 55 Warren St. Charlestown. Her burial will be private. Visiting hours will be on Friday, October 30, 2015 from 4 to 8 P.M. in the The Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make a memorial donation in memory of Patricia's grandson Robert Sorrentino to The Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Pl. Brookline, MA 02445 or via www.jimmyfund.org/gift.