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Rosemary Herlihy Obituary

SHEFFIELD -- Rosemary Herlihy, 77, of Park Lane, died after a long illness Monday at Newport (R.I.) Hospital while on vacation.

Born in Pittsfield on Nov. 15, 1930, daughter of Earl and Mabel Shaw Kirchner, she was a 1949 graduate of St. Joseph's High School.

Mrs. Herlihy was employed by the former Captain Toss restaurant in Great Barrington for more than 20 years.

Known as the "Blueberry Lady," she baked more than 200 loaves of blueberry bread each year and delivered them throughout Berkshire County to friends and family. Despite her illness, she continued the tradition through this past blueberry season. She enjoyed traveling.

She and her husband, James Herlihy, were married 34 years.

Besides her husband, she leaves a son, James Puleri Jr. of Newtown, Conn.; three daughters, Sharon Cushner of Norton, Rosemarie Kirchner MacCardle of Newport and Sheila Puleri of Lenox; three sisters, Gloria Hyland of Lanesborough, Beverly Slater of East Brunswick, N.J., and Sherryetta Carnevale of Pittsfield; three brothers, Henry Kirchner, Lawrence Kirchner and David Kirchner, all of Pittsfield; and seven grandchildren.

FUNERAL NOTICE -- The family invites everyone to join them for a memorial Mass celebrating the life of Rosemary Kirchner Herlihy, who died Monday, Nov. 19, 2007, on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of the Valley Church in Sheffield celebrated by the Rev. Al Dagnoli. The family will receive friends Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at FINNERTY & STEVENS FUNERAL HOME, 426 Main St., Great Barrington. Mrs. Herlihy is survived by a daughter-in-law, Jill Puleri; two sons-in-law, Stuart Cushner and Kyle MacCardle; her grandchildren, who were the love of her life, Austin and Logan Puleri, Eli and Max Cushner, Kyle Scott MacCardle, and Chad and Karisa Zerbato; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by two brothers, Nicholas and Donald Kirchner, and by a sister, Margaret Kirchner. Remembrances, memories and reflections may be sent to the family through www.finnertyandstevens.com.

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Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Nov. 21, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Rosemary Herlihy

26 Entries

Jerry Herlihy

December 11, 2007

All our love and condolences-Jerry Herlihy and Helen Frank

jodi carlino

November 28, 2007

Shiela,
I'm thinking of you.
Love,Jodi

Dale & Charlotte (Herlihy) Hartlaub

November 27, 2007

Uncle Jim and Family,
We're praying for you and want you to know how much we care. Our love goes out to all of you.

Rosalie McCollum

November 26, 2007

Aunt Ro was one of the kindest people I have ever met. She had a way of making everyone feel so special. She was so loving and loved unconditionally. I am very fortunate to have had her in my life. She will be missed. Her loss leaves a big void in many lives but special memories can not be erased. I extend my sympathies to Jim, Sharon, Sheila, Jimmy, Rosie and all her grandchildren. I know she loved you all so much and your cherished memories will keep her spirit alive. She is free from suffering in her better place.

Love,

Goddaughter Rosalie

Andrea Baker

November 25, 2007

Sharon, I was so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. Peter and I had been away. She was a wonderful person.

Patty Wise

November 25, 2007

Rosemary and I went all through St Joe, grammar and high school together. We were close friends and shared lots of fun and pranks. Rosemary was such a beautiful young girl and at our last reunion realized she was just a beautiful and charming women as she was as a child. Am sure all her family with miss her so - you are all in my prayers, as is Rosemary.

Patty and Dave Carlino

November 24, 2007

Dear Shiela and Family; Our condolences to you and yours. I remember your mother from the many nights I stayed at Geri's. She was a beautiful woman. May good memories bring you peace.

Cheryl Katz

November 23, 2007

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Michele Ball

November 22, 2007

Jim, I am so sorry for you loss. Rosemary was a wonderful person. I hope you find peace and comfort in your many memories. May you family and friends give you strength to make it through these trying times.

Ray Chamberland

November 21, 2007

Dear Jim and Kids,

It is with a heavy heart that we say God Bless Rosemary.

Rita and I will pray that you all will carry nothing but "good memories" of her.

Our prayers are with you all.

Ray Chamberland

Gary Corseri

November 21, 2007

I thought of you on Monday as I edged my way thru traffic on route 24 leaving work. I scolded myself as a "good catholic should" for waiting so long to call and say hello. I thought of moments we shared... your great big smile and loving embrace. It's Wednesday now 7:30 PM I'm sitting in my kithen (all grown up)...mom called me and told me of your passing...more like.."my friend passed away today...your Godmother, Aunt Rosemary". Thanks for Monday Aunt Roe
Love
Gary C

Sherry Sweetser

November 21, 2007

I'm so very sorry to hear of Aunt Rosie's Passing. My heart goes out to each and everyone in the family. I will never forget all she did for me and my Mom. When I think back I see a picture of all my aunts on horses , something Granny must have brought out a thousand times. my deepest regrets Sherry Marie

Tom Fezzi

November 21, 2007

Rosemary and I grew up in the same area. I remember her as being a very special loving person. I grieve for your loss.

Monica Park

November 21, 2007

I'm sadened by the loss of Aunt Rosemary. I will never forget the day her and I spent at the beach being goofy as if she was 10 like me. Her warm memories are in my heart for eternity. Please accept my deepest sympathy to all her family.

Ernie Louison

November 21, 2007

Jim and family:
So sorry to hear of Rosemary's passing. My condolences and heartfelt wishes to all of you.

Joan Fitzgerald

November 21, 2007

Rosemary and I were in the same class of St. Joseph High School.
Rosemary stands out in my memory as a beautiful, gracious, smiling girl. I am happy that over the past few years I got to know her better and found we shared the same Irish sense of humor. My sincere condolences to Jim and all of Rosemary's family.

Stan Rodowicz

November 21, 2007

Jim
Ella and I are deeply saddened to lose our "good buddy" whom we loved.
Rosemary was sweet, warm, gentle, with a smile on her face and a kind word for us all. We will miss her, and we will remember her always.

Robert Carnevale

November 21, 2007

To the family of Aunt Rosemary;

My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you at this time of sorrow. Your mother was a wonderful person and I was glad to have gotten to know her. Unfortunately I can not make it to the Service on Saturday as I must work but I will try and make it to the calling hours on Friday evening.

Dennis Irvine

November 21, 2007

Mr. Herlihy;
My condolences to you and your family.

SHEILA PULERI

November 21, 2007

TO MY DEAREST MOTHER AND BEST FRIEND
I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART FOREVER AND A DAY "OLD FAITHFUL FRIEND"
I WAS TRUELY BLESSED TO BE YOUR DAUGHTER
XOXOXOXOXOOXOXOOXOXOXOOXOXOOXOXOXOXSHEILA

Mary Biron

November 21, 2007

I enjoyed many, many great conversations with Rosemary. She not only provided me with excellent service at Captain Toss and the J-W Steak House, she always had a smile and was an encouraging person to know. She loved her family deeply. My sympathy and prayers go out to Jim and her family at this time of sorrow in their lives.

Rose Seward

November 21, 2007

Jim, Sheila, Rosie & Family
I am so saddened to read of Rosemary's passing this morning. We had so many good memories that I will never ever forget. You are all in my prayers. I will be away this weekend and not able to attend the service but will be thinking of all of you. She loved you all so much, could never stop talking about how wonderful her grandchildren are to anyone willing to listen. What a wonderful woman, you should all be proud to have had her in your life.

SHEILA PULERI

November 21, 2007

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007

SHEILA PULERI

November 21, 2007

MOM "OLD FAITHFUL FRIEND"
THANK YOU FOR BEING THE BEST MOTHER A DAUGHTER COULD EVER HAVE
YOU WERE THE BEST
I WILL MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU FOREVER AND A DAY
XOXOXOOXOOXOXOOXOXOXOOXOOXOXOXXOOXOSHEILA

Terry & Joyce Koldys

November 21, 2007

Jim,
You have lost a very fine lady.
Rosemary was a true gem...She was lovely, kind, friendly, helpful and a plain "good person". It is wonderful that the 2 of you had 34 years together.
Please accept our sympathy and remember all the good times you two had over the 34 years...

DELORES BICKFORD FAIVRE

November 21, 2007

SO SORRY. I MET ROSEMARY WHEN SHE WORKED AT FIRST NATIONAL MANY YEARS AGO. OUR DAUGHTERS BECAME FRIENDS IN LEE & I SAW HER AT TOSS'S WHERE SHE WORKED FOR MANY YEARS.

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