Rita (Palermo) Mulkern Obituary

The passing of Rita (Palermo) Mulkern (Boston, Massachusetts) occurred on November 11, 2026. Rita shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rita (Palermo) Mulkern to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband Professor John R. Mulkern. She is survived by: her children, Stephen (Kim Mulkern), Michael (Sandy Mulkern) and Laureen (David Cronin); her grandchildren, Hunter, Tyler Mulkern, Madeline, Michael Mulkern, Matthew and Brigitte Cronin; and her brother Robert Palermo.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 19th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the William J. Gormley Funeral Home (2055 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA 02132). A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 20th 2026 at 9:00 AM at the same location. A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, November 20th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the St. Theresa of Avila Church (2078 Centre St, Boston, MA 02132).

In lieu of flowers, donations in Rita's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at http://www.alz.org.