Grace A. Burke

PITTSFIELD – Grace A. Burke, 62, passed away on Nov. 9, 2022, at her home in Pittsfield, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born on Dec. 17, 1959, in Copiague, New York, the daughter of the late Anthony and Rosina (Carvelli) Minicozzi. She worked in the IT department as a program analyst for MaineGeneral Health in Augusta and retired after 31 years of dedicated service.

Grace loved being on the water with her family. They spent many summers boating up and down the east coast. She was an avid reader, enjoyed traveling and flying, doing cross stitch, and figuring out crossword puzzles. She always enjoyed a good cup of Lipton black tea.

She is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Paul Burke; son, James Burke and wife Caroline; siblings: Joseph, Phyllis, and Russell; and a special friend, Lori Tuttle.

She was predeceased by her parents; and her beloved dog, Mojo.

The family will receive friends from 1-2:30 p.m., with a time of remembrance at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, at the Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, 191 Hartland Ave, Pittsfield.

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Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home, Pittsfield.