Michele M. Burke, 53, of Baldwinsville passed away Monday, June 18, 2007 at her home after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Syracuse and has lived in the area all of her life before moving to Baldwinsville in 1997. She worked as a Systems Analyst at Empire Medical Services in Syracuse for 23 years and was a communicant of St. Mary's Church, Baldwinsville.

Survivors: her husband and companion of 27 years, Richard M. "Mike" Burke; a daughter, Christina M. Farchette of Baldwinsville; a son, Mark A. Cerio of E. Syracuse; a step daughter, Danielle M. Burke of Syracuse; a step son, Michael D. Burke of Alabama; 6 grandchildren; two brothers, Michael V. Cerio and Steven Cerio, both of Baldwinsville.

Services: 10:00am Friday, June 22, 2007 at St. Mary's Church, Baldwinsville. Burial at Assumption Cemetery, Syracuse. Calling hours are 4-7pm Thursday, June 21, 2007 at Falardeau Funeral Home, 93 Downer St., Baldwinsville.

Contributions: Hospice Of CNY, 990 7th North St., Liverpool, NY 13088-6148.