Mrs. Elizabeth A. Amancio Obituary (1943

Attleboro – Elizabeth A. Amancio, 74, of Attleboro passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017 in her home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the wife of the late Alfred Amancio Jr. Born on April 27, 1943 in Boston, MA, she was the daughter of the late John E. and Phyllis (Griffin) Burke. Elizabeth grew up in North Quincy and was a 1961 graduate North Quincy High School. She worked as a clerk for the Boston Gas Company for 5 years and was later employed as a clerk for the Attleboro School Department for over 30 years before her retirement. In her spare time, Elizabeth was a talented seamstress; she also enjoyed solving puzzles and spending time with her treasured family. Elizabeth is survived by her two children; Michael and Cathleen Amancio, both of Attleboro; her grandchildren, Elizabeth and Cara Amancio of North Attleboro, Ryan Enegren and his fiancée Kate Therriault of Attleboro, and Shawn Enegren of Palm Coast, FL; her siblings, Robert Burke and his companion Joanne of Pawtucket, RI, Stephen Burke and his wife Deborah of Plymouth, and Claire Burke of Quincy; many cherished nieces and nephews; and also her beloved dog “Lacey.” In addition to her husband and parents, Elizabeth is predeceased by her nephew, Gregory Burke. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Thursday, July 6, from 4 -8 pm in the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck St. Attleboro. A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 7, at 10 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow in the St. John’s Cemetery, Attleboro. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, 174 Dean St., Taunton, MA 02780.