December 26, 1950 - April 11, 2019
ROSALIE D. KERRIGAN, of Bensalem passed away on April 11, 2019, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved daughter of the late James P. and Anna M. (McKeaney) Kerrigan. Devoted sister of John J. (Nancy), Jeannie Stumpp (Michael), her twin brother Robert E. (Linda), Francis X. (Rosita), Eileen Phillips (Jerry), the late James P. (Clare), the late Nancy Muller (Joe), the late Joseph and the late Kathleen Relstab. Also survived by her numerous nieces and nephews.
Rosalie grew up in Philadelphia with a Catholic school upbringing attending St. Edward’s elementary school and John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls’ High School, class of 1968. She spent her entire professional career as an outside lighting sales representative, most recently with United Electric. She was also part of the Healthcare Facility Managers Association of Delaware Valley, Inc for 35 years and served on the executive board as the co-chair for the society’s Health and Welfare Committee for over 20 years. Rosalie was the longest standing female member of the HFMADV and the first female board member. She was a pioneer for women in her industry, breaking barriers as a woman in a male dominated industry for nearly 50 years. In her leisure, Rosalie loved being with people and spending time with her large group of friends and family. She was very passionate about dancing and was well known in the Harvey Holiday, Hy Lit, Jerry Blavat dance communities.
Relatives and Friends are invited to attend her Memorial Gathering Tuesday, April 16, 2019, 9:30A.M. at St. Ephrem Church, 5400 Hulmeville Rd. Bensalem, PA 19020 followed by her Funeral Mass at 11:00A.M.
Rite of Committal at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery to follow.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in RoRo’s memory can be made to The National Multiple Sclerosis Society www.nationalmssociety.org.
