Sharon L. Burke (nee Vastola), of Barefoot Bay, Florida, entered into rest on March 3rd, 2023.
Loving wife to Michael W. Burke for 63 years. Devoted mother to her late son Michael Anthony (Robyn) Burke, and surviving children Patrick (Rebecca) Burke, daughter Renee (David) Mahoney, and son Christopher Burke. Cherished grandmother to Brendan Mahoney, Michael Norman Burke, Julia Burke, Bailey Burke, and great-granddaughter Lilith Mahoney. Dear sister-in-law to Maureen (Charles) Kurz. Beloved by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Predeceased by her sister Carol Petricca, and her parents, Henry and Antoinette Vastola.
Burke was born in Buffalo, New York. Graduated from Baker Victory High School and attended Villa Maria College.
In 1987, she retired as a teacher from Queen of Heaven Catholic School in West Seneca, New York. She built a second career with the Indian River County Sheriff’s office and retired in 2007.
Parishioner at St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Sebastian, Florida (13075 US-1, Sebastian, FL 32958) is where a funeral mass will be held on Friday, April 21st at 11:00 a.m. to celebrate her life.
