Clareen A. Burke

Clareen Ann Burke (nee Miskell) of New City, NY, 85 years old, passed away peacefully on May 19th, 2021. Clare was a lifelong resident of New City. She was born on November 30th, 1935 to Sara and Patrick Miskell. She graduated from Cathedral High school and married the love of her life, Bill, in 1958. She enjoyed square dancing, senior group, and spending time with her grandkids. She is survived by her daughter Jennifer Mitru and her husband Jim and her sons Rich, Douglas and his wife Lisa, and Bill: her grandchildren Ryan (Katie) Burke, Tyler (Lauren) Burke and Shawn (Sarah) Burke, Cassidy Mitru, Luke Mitru and Lauryn Burke

She is also survived by her sister Sheila Beisel (David), brother in law Joseph Metelski, in addition to many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her loving husband Bill, siblings Mary Patricia (Pat), John (Whitey), Raymond (Sugar) and Elizabeth (Betty Ann). She will be missed by all who knew her.

Family will receive friends on Monday from 5 to 8 pm at Higgins Funeral Home in New City, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, 10am, at St. Augustine’s Church, New City, followed by interment at St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Nanuet, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the United Hospice of Rockland, 11 Stokum Lane, New City, NY 10956

Michael J. Higgins Funeral Service Inc.

321 South Main Street

New City, NY 10956

(845) 634-6110