Mary Helen (Burke) Salvemini Died from complications of lupus on May 30, 2011. Born August 8, 1932 to Ruth Ebner Burke and Francis Harold Burke. A fourth generation San Franciscan, attended St. Anne's and Presentation schools. Survived by husband of 57 years, Ralph, and three children, Joseph, Oroville, CA, Linda (Brian) Conner, Janice Reed, Grapevine, Texas, six grandchildren, and two sisters, Patricia (Lawrence) Lawson, Barbara (John) Mallen. Survived by many nephews, nieces and cousins. Sister, Rita Folsom (deceased), brother Fr. Ronald Burke (deceased). Moved with family to Novato in November 1959 where all three children attended Our Lady of Loretto School. Special thanks to Cynthia Ferrera for her assistance. Mary is to be cremated at her specific wishes. Memorial Mass to be held at Our Lady of Loretto Church, 1806 Novato Blvd., Novato CA on Wednesday, June 8th at 11:00 AM. Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Hospice By the Bay.
