Rosemary Elizabeth McNamara

McNamara, Rosemary Elizabeth died on Aug. 21st in Nashville, TN. Born Aug. 15, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY, Rosemary lived most of her life in Jackson Heights, NY as an active member of St. Joan of Arc Parish. She was predeceased by her loving husband James and her sisters Rita Barrett and Margie Birch. She leaves behind her five beloved children - Dr. John McNamara and his wife Louise of Minnetonka; Jeff and his wife Regina; Elizabeth and her husband Rev. John Melcher; Sr. Rosemary, S.U.; and Jimmy and his wife Diane. She dearly loved her ten grandchildren, Christopher, Meaghan, Calla, William, Genevieve, Laura Rose, Brendan, Bryan, Daniel and Clare. Rosemary lived a subtle life filled with love and faith. She touched many lives with her kindness. She will be missed. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Children's Minnesota Foundation, CBC-3-FOUN, 5901 Lincoln Drive, Edina, MN 55436 or giving.childrensmn.org

Published on August 25, 2016