Frank Burke

Frank passed away quietly from injuries received in an accident. He leaves behind his

beloved wife of 29 years ,Nancy and his three children James,Tom and Nanci.

Frank was born in Queens New York. He attended Oswego State Teachers College,

received his Masters Degree from Hofstra University and his Doctorate from New York

University and Nova Florida. After serving in the U.S.Army Frank returned to Teaching in

Hicksville L.I. New York. He quickly became an Assistant Principal and then a Principal of the

Burns Ave. School. In this capacity his funny, warm, understanding demeanor enabled him to

impact positively on the lives of so many children , parents and teachers.

He married his wife a Nancy in 1988. They relocated to Naples Florida soon after and joined

Wyndemere Country Club . Together they were able to travel extensively; taking up cruising

when his disease began to interfere in their ability to travel

For the past eight years Nancy and Frank struggled with his progressive Alzheimer's disease.

Along the way they were supported by so many friends and family members from Long Island,

Texas, Wyndemere , and their new friends from the Alzheimer's community. I wish to express

our deepest gratitude to the Arlington of Naples who provided such good care for Frank and

took into their outstanding Memory Care program so many of our families after Frank's

accident.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Alzheimer's Support Network of Naples or to

The Songs by Heart Foundation , 1700 Pennsylvania ave NW, Suite 600, Washington DC

20008. Please add a note that it is to be used at the Arlington of Naples to continue the

amazing music program they have implemented in Memory Care there.

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