Rosemary Joyce Benedict

Rosemary Joyce Benedict was born in Newark Hospital to Paul and Hazel Harrington on December 16, 1942. She attended high school at Lacordaire Academy in Montclair, NJ followed by nursing school where she became a Registered Nurse. In 1966 she married Raymond David Benedict and moved to Brick, NJ. Throughout the years, Rosemary worked in several hospital facilities and later transitioned to private home care for pediatric cases. Outside of work, she was extremely active in the Parent-Teacher Association for her kids and various organizations and events within her church, Epiphany Parish in Brick. She took great pleasure in volunteering to lead Bible studies, Lenten groups, Confraternity of Christian Doctrine classes, and Adoration. Additionally, she joyfully assisted in dozens of charitable events. During the rare moments Rosemary wasn’t assisting with all of the above, she loved gardening, seasonal decorating, and hosting large family gatherings. She resided in Brick until 2021 when she moved with Raymond to Saint Augustine, Florida. Although she was always volunteering to help others, her family was her top priority. Rosemary was a constant presence at every milestone event for all three of her children and six grandchildren. She is survived by her husband Raymond Benedict, her eldest son Raymond John (and Rhonda) Benedict (Virginia Beach, VA), daughter Nancy (and Ken) Fields (Saint Augustine, FL) and youngest son Michael (and Michelle) Benedict (Point Pleasant, NJ). Her six grandchildren include Jacqueline, Reece, Peter, and Catherine Benedict, as well as Christian and Nathaniel Fields. Rosemary’s sisters, Mabel Constantine and Patricia Kelly, and brother Paul Harrington, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins, will ensure her beautiful memory is carried on forever. A visitation will be held at Saint Johns Family Funeral Home on October 11th from 5-7 pm in Saint Augustine (385 SR-207 Saint Augustine, Florida 32084). A Catholic Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel will be held on October 12th at 10:30 a.m. and will be available to livestream for all who cannot attend. Use the following link for access https://www.youtube.com/c/ourladyofgoodcounsel A memorial mass will be held at Epiphany Parish in Brick at a future time. Donations can be made in Rosemary’s name to “Tunnel to Towers” or any relief effort to support those devastated by Hurricane Ian.

Rosemary Joyce Benedict

December 16, 1942 - October 5, 2022