Rosemary entered into eternal rest on Sunday morning, November 5, 2017 at the Cambridge Health Alliance Hospital in Everett. She was 89 years of age.  Born in Boston, she is the daughter of the late Thomas M. and Margaret J. (Shaughnessy) Mahoney.  Rosemary was formerly of Readville but has been residing in Chelsea for the last 20 years.  Rosemary was a homemaker for much of her life. After raising her children, she spent many years working for Boston Children's Hospital and Cathedral High School, both in Boston. After retirement, Rosemary enjoyed spending time with her family, including her grandchildren and great grandchildren. More recently, Rosemary would spend her days reading and watching her favorite programs on television as well as birdwatching and spending time with her favorite dogs.  Rosemary was a devout Catholic and very family oriented.  She loved her large family and enjoyed watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren grow up.  She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

Rosemary is the wife of the late Robert Sullivan. She is the beloved mother of Robert Sullivan of Westfield, Daniel Sullivan and his wife Dome of Virginia, Kathleen "Kathy" Randazzo and her husband Richard of Chelsea, Pastoral Associate of Immaculate Conception Church in Everett, and the late Paul Sullivan. Rosemary is lovingly survived by her grandchildren Lisa, Dan, Heather, Rich, Brian, Krissy, Kaitlyn, Dee, Matt & Corey, as well as her great grandchildren, Drea, Maggie, Rowynn & Alexandria. She is also the dear sister to siblings Marie Prata of Beverly (formerly of Readville) and her late husband Tony, Jeanne Pratt and her husband Chris of California, and Thomas Mahoney and his wife Judy of Washington and many nieces and nephews.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Funeral from the Carafa Family Funeral Home 389 Washington Ave. Chelsea on Friday, November 10 at 8:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Immaculate Conception Church 489 Broadway Everett at 9:00 A.M. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend.  Visiting hours in the Funeral Home on Thursday from 4-8 P.M.  Interment Brookdale Cemetery in Dedham.