Elaine S. (Burgess) Zirpolo, formerly of Somerville, passed away at the Mary Ann Morse Healthcare Center in Natick on May 30, 2020 at the age of 72. Elaine was born in Blackpool, England and came to the Amercia at the age of 22. She resided in Somerville for over 45 years and worked as a Clerk for a dry cleaning company for many years. Elaine enjoyed playing bingo and listening to the Beatles. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul M. Zirpolo. Loving mother of Kerry Zirpolo & her husband Joe Squires of Melrose and Erin Trigilio & her husband Eric of Boylston. Cherished grandmother of Max Squires and Mia & Aria Trigilio. Caring sister of Frank Sharp of Australia, Linda Bishop & her husband John, David Burgess & his wife Valerie, all of England and the late James Burgess. Also survived by nieces, nephews, relatives & friends. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Elaine's name to the Alzheimer's Association, 309 Waverly Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452.