Francine P. Burke

I met Francine through her work with the Parr Organization. She always exhibited class, dignity and respect for everyone who she came in contact with. She was the ultimate professional. While we knew each other for years from phone conversations, we finally had the opportunity to meet in person about a year ago. She immediately greeted me with a warm hug and huge smile. I will miss her.

Francine and I met in 1964 at Pan Am Airways where we both worked. We became fast friends, took a vacation to FL together, spent many hours shopping in NYC and while my boyfriend was playing minor baseball, I would spend many weekends in Hastings with Fran and her family. She was a bridesmaid in my wedding a few years later and the God Mother to my first daughter. She was a wonderful person and I feel so blessed that our paths crossed all those years ago. I will always keep you in my heart.

Francine started working for my Dad when I was just 5 years old, so I really feel like I've known her my entire life. In all those years, she always struck me as a model of professionalism and loyalty in everything she did. She was also kind, offering sympathy and support when our own family suffered loses.

I'm so sorry that the current circumstances make it impossible to pay my respects in person.