Obituary of Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy

Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy

Rose Elizabeth Fitzgerald Kennedy (born July 22, 1890 in North End, Boston, Massachusetts) was a philanthropist and socialite who was best known for being the matriarch of the Kennedy family and for being part of the Irish American community in Boston. Rose died on January 22, 1890 and her death was because of pneumonia. She died at the impressive age of104.

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Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Kennedy, Rose Fitzgerald
Common Name: Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Birth Date: July 22, 1890
Age: 104 (at death)
Also Known As: Rose Kennedy
Occupations:
- Philanthropist
- Socialite

Religion: Catholic
Political Affiliation: Democratic
Net Worth: $500 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Toll House Cookie Dough
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Scent: Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet
Favorite Actor: Dustin Hoffman

Rose Fitzgerald's Family Tree

Birth Name: Rose Elizabeth Fitzgerald Kennedy
Father: John Francis Fitzgerald
Mother: Mary Josephine Hannon
Spouse/Partner:

Joseph P Kennedy Sr (born September 06, 1888-died November 18, 1969)

Son(s):

Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. (born 1915-died 1944)
Ted Kennedy (born February 22, 1932-died August 25, 2009)
John F Kennedy (born May 29, 1917-died November 22, 1963)
Robert F Kennedy (born November 20, 1925-died June 06, 1968)

Daughter(s):

Rosemary Kennedy (born 1918-died 2005)
Eunice Kennedy Shriver (born 1921-died 2009)
Kathleen Cavendish (born 1920-died 1948)
Patricia Kennedy Lawford (born 1924-died 2006)
Jean Kennedy Smith (born 1928-died 2020)

Death Notice:

Date: January 22 1995 at age 104
Place: Hyannis, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Cause of Death: Pneumonia
Interment: Buried at Holyhood Cemetery in Brookline, Massachusetts, United States

Category Tags:

Philanthropist Socialite American Born on July 22nd Born in 1890 Born in Massachusetts Died in 1995 Died at age 104 Died from Pneumonia

Quotable Quotes:

"What do women want and what does it mean to be a man? What is that all about?"

"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject. "

"Greed, for lack of a better word, is good."

"Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy lived a life marked by grace, strength, and determination, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion to her family and the causes she cared deeply about. (V)"

"Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy had a successful professional life as a socialite and philanthropist, but faced tragedy when three of her nine children passed away before her. (V)"

Is Ms. Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.