Obituary of Gail Marie Burke

Gail Marie (D’Allessandro) Burke, 76, of Pembroke, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2019 at home.

Gail was born in Quincy, Massachusetts to James and Grace D’Allessandro on July 8, 1942. She attended Braintree High School and graduated in 1960. She was an executive assistant atJohn Hancock Financial for over 30 years, she was an Independent Insurance Agent and Notary. Gail enjoyed traveling to her cherished island, Islesboro, Maine. Gail was an avid reader, active with the Pembroke Council on Aging, enjoyed puzzles and was happiest when attending her grandchildren’s many events. 

Gail is survived by her daughter, Kelly and Joseph Cappa, her son, Bill and Suzanne Burke, and her daughter, Danielle and Scott Regan, all of Pembroke, her sisters, Suzanne Gnospelius, Donna D’Allessandro, and Grace Leva. Gail is also survived by her greatest joys, her grandchildren, Julia, Brian, Joseph, James, Cameron, Mia, Harrison, Sophia, Christopher, and Elizabeth, and many nephews and nieces. Gail is predeceased by James and Grace D’Allessandro of Braintree, her infant son, and her nephew James Gnospelius. 

Friends and family are welcomed to visiting hours at Shepherd Funeral Home on Center Street, Pembroke, Tuesday May 28, 4pm – 7pm. A funeral mass will be held 9am on Wednesday May 29, at St. Joseph the Worker Church, Maquan St, RTE 14, Hanson, Ma. A private burial will be held at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Gail’s name may be made to Islesboro Community Fund, P.O. Box 166, Islesboro, ME 04848.