Rosemary F. (Cimino ) Rhoades, 84, formerly of Franklin and Sandwich, MA passed peacefully October 8,2026 at the Ellis Nursing Center in Norwood , MA
Born in Milford, MA on June12,1942, the only child of Anthony Cimino and Theresa (Guisti) Cimino Vozzella
Rosemary "Rosie" graduated Franklin High School class of 1960. She soon found her calling in the Accounting Dept at Raytheon Corporate Offices Waltham, MA. Employed as the Petty Cashier for 42 years until her retirement in 2005, she then fullfilled her dream of living at the Cape; nurturing her love of the beach.
Residing in Sandwich she worked part-time at the Sandwich Glass Museum for many years as well as volunteering at the Council of Aging, proudly earning the title of Volunteer of the Year in 2018.
She still found time for her Mah-Jong "obsession", shopping, trips to casinos, and travels to Europe and other adventurous locales.
People were drawn to Rosie's winning smile and wit for which she will always be remembered.
She is survived by four stepsisters: Frances Vozzella ( Fred Gay) of Acton, MA, Patricia V. Morrison of Hooksett, NH, Elaine Costello of Franklin, Paula Vozzella of Canton., and pre-deceased by stepsister Norma Vozzella. Her cousins Gloria Deeley (Jeff Trainor )of Essex, VT, William Guisti ( Micki) of Miller Place Long Island, & Virginia G. McLaughlin ( Kevin )of Hingham, many loving nieces and nephews, and long time friends Chuck and Lindsey Hrenchuk, Patsy Strzepka, Ann and Steve Bracchi, who will all miss her.
A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary's Church , Franklin at an upcoming date to be announced.
Arrangements are under the care of the Ginley Funeral Home of Franklin (ginleyfuneralhomes.com)