Ellen M. “Trixie” (Levy) Burke, 76, of Bristol formally of East Hampton passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in our home on Sunday March 20, 2022. Born on December 27, 1945, in Brooklyn NY. Ellen worked at Shapiro's in Middletown, she also worked in the East Hampton School system before her retirement. She shared a passion for the outdoors, particularly gardening, with her late husband James Burke. She enjoyed quality time with her family, celebrating holidays. She was extremely creative, had an eye for decorating and a great sense of style and she loved to shop. Ellen loved the beach and the lake in East Hampton.
Ellen was the daughter of the late Ben Levy and Alice Maree of East Hampton CT. She is survived by her daughter Samantha Burke, and, daughter Alicia Butler and husband Sean of Bristol, and was a loving grandmother to her four grandchildren, Raegan, Christopher, Gabriella, and Lyla. Her brother Nick Sigelakis and wife Linda of CA, brother Peter Sigelakis and wife Anna of NY, and brother Mike Sigelakis of NY and predeceased by her brother Constantine Sigelakis. Very special friend Cindy Siena and husband Tom and children Anthony and Stephanie. She will be missed by her family, friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude's, / Protectors of Animals or a charity of your choice in her memory. To leave online condolences please visit http://www.spencerfuneralhomeinc.com. Services will be private.
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