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2017

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West Chester, Pennsylvania

Rosemary McDermott Obituary

Rosemary C. McDermott of West Chester Rosemary C. McDermott, 86, of West Chester died Saturday, April 1, 2017 at the Glen Mills Senior Living in Glen Mills. She was the wife of the late Charles J. McDermott, Jr. Born October 5, 1930 in Ridley Park, PA, she was the son of the late Thomas Quinn and the late Florence Dowling Quinn. Rosemary enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, reading, sewing and walks on the beach. She will be remembered as a devoted mother and loving grandmother. Rosemary is survived by her children, Ann Marie McDermott, Charlie J. (Barbara) McDermott III, Rosemary (Joseph) Saraceni, Michele (Brian) Pace, grandchildren, Charlie, Lyndsay, Jared, Erin, Devon, Shanna, Grace, Cayla, Jordyn, Olivia and Jake. Also, survived by her brother Bob Quinn, Joe Quinn, Jerry Quinn and sister, Dorothy Zikos. She was preceded in death by brothers, Thomas Quinn, Charles Quinn, and sisters, Cappy Howard, and Sissy Wible. Relatives and Friends are invited to her visitation on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 15 East Pleasant Grove Rd West Chester, PA 19382; followed by her Funeral Mass at 10:00 am. Interment will be held in SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery & Garden Mausoleum, Springfield. PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter, 399 Market Street Suite 102 Philadelphia, PA 19106. Arrangements by DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc. of West Chester, PA 610-696-1181; www.DellaFH.com.

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Published by The Daily Local from Apr. 3 to Apr. 4, 2017.

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9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

St. Maximilian Kolbe Church

15 East Pleasant Grove Rd, West Chester, PA

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St. Maximilian Kolbe Church

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DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc.

410 North Church Street, West Chester, PA 19380

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