Rita H. Burke Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rita H. Burke (Elmira, New York), born in New York, New York, who passed away on December 21, 2020, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita H. Burke to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Hoffmann and Beatrice Hoffmann (Kearney); her husband Francis; and her sons, Patrick and Christopher.
She is survived by: her children, Francis (Karen Companion), Joseph (Joyce), Rosemary (Daniel Childs), Jeanmarie, Gerard (Cherie) and Maurita (Stephen Baumeister); and her grandchildren, Timothy Burke, Nichole Andrews, Janelle, Johanna, Justine Burke, Caileen (Patrick Leavy), Marc, Ryan, Aidan Childs, Molly, Sean, James Burke, Noelle, Matthew and Erin Baumeister. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Notre Dame High School, Elmira, in memory of Rita Burke or a charity of your choice.