Rosemary (Walker) DeCristoforo
9/13/2015

Rosemary DeCristoforo, 69

Dateline; Reading, MA

Rosemary (Walker) DeCristoforo, age 69, of Reading, formerly of Beverly passed away peacefully, in the comfort of her home on Sunday, September 13, 2015. She was the beloved wife of Albert P. DeCristoforo.
Born in Brockton, MA on October 16, 1945, she was a loving daughter of the late Gardner P. and Priscilla D. (Plausse) Walker. She grew up in Mansfield and was a 1963 graduate of Mansfield High School.
Prior to retiring, Rosemary had worked for three years as a Quality Assurance Analyst for the Energi Insurance Co. in Peabody, and along with the help of her family operated the former Rosemary Walker Insurance Agency in Danvers.
She had made her home in Reading for the past 2 ½ years and was a former longtime resident of Beverly.
Besides her family, Rosemary’s love for animals and flowers was unconditional. Her interests included cooking, gardening, sewing, and especially playing scrabble with family and friends.
In addition to her beloved husband, she is survived by her devoted children Paul W. DeCristoforo of Reading and Danielle P. DeCristoforo and her fiancé Lance J. Schermerhorn of Reading. She was the sister of Judith A. Joban of North Attleboro and Lisa R. Walker of RI. She is also survived by her cherished grandson Anthony DeCristoforo, her cousin Susy Orton Rosenbaum, as well as 1 niece and 3 nephews.
Private services were held at the Spring Brook Cemetery in Mansfield. Visiting hours have been omitted.
Those wishing may remember Rosemary with a donation in her memory made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Sherman & Jackson Funeral Home, 55 North Main St., Mansfield.
To send her family a message of condolence, please visit www.shermanjackson.com

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