Born in Revere, Massachusetts to Felix and Mary Romano, Rosemarie was one of three children including brother Joseph and sister Patricia. They later moved to Brockton where she graduated from Brockton High School in 1945.
When she was 15 Rosemarie met 18-year old John Sullivan who was on leave from the United States Navy. They were married in 1945 and spent the next 74 years together. It began in Brockton and continued to Cape Cod in 1971. Rose and Sully had 5 children: John, Steve, Laurie, Kelly, and Amy.
Though Rosemarie was the glue that held the family together she was hardly a housewife. She was at the forefront of the women's fitness boom in the 1960's, running classes in Brockton and eventually managing the Gloria Stevens fitness studio in Hyannis in the early 1970's.
She exuded style, class, and strength and loved jazz. Most of all though she loved her family and friends. Her house was always home for her children, grandchildren, and a large extended family. Her sweet and fiery personality made her fast friends with everyone she met.
Rosemarie is predeceased by her husband John 'Sully' Sullivan. She is survived by her 5 children; her 9 grandchildren: Christopher, Katie, Matthew, Lindsay, Ashley, Kathleen, David, Sarah, and Keith, as well as 6 great-grandchildren.
Burial is private. Send donations in lieu of flowers to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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