BURKE, Patricia J. (Connolly) of Milton, formerly of West Roxbury, died peacefully at home on Feb. 22, 2024, wrapped in the love of her adoring family. She was 90. Patsy was the beloved wife of the late David J. Burke; mother of Patty Spigel and husband, Eric, of Portsmouth, RI, Cathy of West Roxbury, and David and wife, Tamara, of Westwood; cherished sister of Ann Houhoulis of Avon, and the late John Connolly, Mary Cullinane, Ellen Halkyard and Kathleen Mahoney; and adored grandmother of Bridget, Siobhan, Liam, Colin, Jack, Grace, Lily, Mary, Declan, Mae, David and Maeve. Patsy was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Brookline and Fisher Junior College. She worked for years as a medical secretary and provided critical support to Louis Wolff, MD, in his work on Wolff–Parkinson–White Syndrome. Later in life she shared her infectious smile with hundreds of children as a school crossing guard. A woman of tremendous faith, Patsy was a long-time parishioner at St. Theresa of Avila Parish in West Roxbury, where she was a CCD teacher, a member of Sodality of Our Lady, and the Couples Club. She is fondly remembered for her kindness and the great joy she brought to all around her. Visiting Hours are Tues., Feb. 27, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury. Funeral from the Funeral Home on Wed., Feb. 28 at 10 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa of Avila Church at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Interment at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Patsy’s memory may be made to Covenant House, PO Box 758636, Topeka KS 66675-9986.