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Kym Bond
April 29, 2016
So sorry to hear. He married my husband and I almost 27 yrs ago and I saw him several times at Our Lady of Hope - was a special man. Rest in Peace.
Lou Christie
April 28, 2016
To the family of Reverend John Rooney: please accept my deepest condolences!! Father John was always thinking of others and putting others first!! He was very humble and holy!! He saw JESUS in everyone and treated them that way!! May he Rest in Peace!! He was a true and faithful servant!!
April 27, 2016
My sincere sympathy to Father "JJ's" family. I knew Fr. Rooney since both of us wore a younger man's clothes! I was Music Director of Sacred Heart for about a year & 1/2 ca 1973. I'll always remember JJ as a kind, caring priest & fine human being. He was a rock for the people of North Albany regardless of their faith, very much Christ to them. God be with you all.
Mary Alice Van Auken
April 24, 2016
To the Rooney family, so sorry to hear about Father Rooney's passing. Father is reunited with his parents, brothers, and sisters.
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Retha Brown
April 24, 2016
Father you were such a kind and gentle person. I too remember you from Scared Heart School.
May you RIP
Retha Williams-Brown
George J. Sr. & Dorothy McKeon
April 23, 2016
We have known Father "JJ" Rooney ever since grade school at Sacred Heart of Albany, NY. My husband was his Altar Boy back in his grade school years and I was in the Church Choir years later. We will miss him terribly and will pray for all of you. May God grant his soul rest in peace. As your niece said, you were definitely a legend in your time.
May God keep you and all your family in His care. We truly loved him dearly.
Mark F
April 23, 2016
Dearest Father Rooney, You were & always will be the epitome of what a catholic priest should be. You were always kind, understanding, insightful & so much more. You gave so much to so many in their time of need & sorrow. I remember in the early seventies being a alter boy & going around Albany caroling with you. May you rest in peace.
Beverly (Dugan) Pach
April 22, 2016
Fr. Rooney, You were such a wonderful pastor at our Sacred Heart Church, and everyone loved you.I have been a parishioner since I was baptized, & I am still there
April 22, 2016
I was privileged to live with Fr. Rooney at Our Lady Help of Christians in Albany along with the late Father Robert Roos. It was the happiest times of my priesthood, Jay was such a joy to share insights and laughter at the end of each day. A true friend and outstanding priest.
Rest in Peace. Jay.
Fr, Bob Hohenstein
james Feisthamel
April 22, 2016
RIP Father Rooney and God be with you, so many will miss you.
Ann F. Ferenczy
April 22, 2016
RIP Fr. Rooney.... I remember you going on hikes with all of us when we were young,,, You would be coming down the Adirondack mountain and I would still be on the way up! And I remember how you jogged around Albany in your senior years... still moving faster than I could! You have earned a good rest.
Mike Carey
April 22, 2016
Father Rooney: Your life was the definition of RC priest, Father I'll never forget how helpful you were to everyone in NA particularly those of us at School 20. In later years your words of wisdom at the YMCA were quite helpful to me personally. God bless and keep you JJ. Mike Carey
Kathy O'Neill Finlan
April 22, 2016
I will always remember Father Rooney walking through our neighbor hood (Broadway and Mohawk St) Just to say hello and to see if anyone wanted someone to pray with. He was very good to my family! Rest in peace!
~ Kathy O'Neill Finlan
sheila canniff barnes
April 22, 2016
rip rev.rooney
Ann Y. Moot
April 22, 2016
Rest in heavenly peace Father Rooney. You are fondly remembered from my religion classes at Mercy HS way back in the '60's.
Wanda Brown-Biggs
April 22, 2016
I went to Sacred Heart school and church, I will never forget Father Rooney, May you rest in peace
Paul Rooney
April 21, 2016
To my Uncle ...Father JJ Rooney...you devoted your entire life to serving others. I always had the upmost respect for you and never met a more intelligent individual. Thank you for watching over all of us over the years. Say hello to my dad, as well as Buddy, Anne and Sr. Patrick in heaven. Godspeed.
Lea Miller
April 21, 2016
Father-you were a legend in your time, I was honored to be your niece. I very much enjoyed our conversations, your intelligence and wit will remain with me until we meet again. Your homilies were like no other. Say hello to my dad.
Mary Parker
April 21, 2016
Father Rooney, you were one I most loved seeing at Our Lady of Hope on Thursday nights while visiting and handing out our famous mint patties. You were also happy to see us. I loved your great big smile and felt very much welcome. May Jesus welcome you into Paradise with His words, "Well done good and faithful servant". May you rest in peace. My love and prayers for your immortal soul.
Maryann Coyne-Dec
April 21, 2016
I thought of you often, JJ. We had so many good memories playing as kids, especially at Burden Lake. The secrets the lake holds as we cousins enjoyed summers are many. RIP
Mike and Nancy McNulty & Family
April 21, 2016
Mary and Family: We are very sorry for your loss.
Patti Campagna Kopach
April 21, 2016
Rest in peace Fr. Rooney. You taught the girls in religion class at Mercy High School how to think critically about important issues of the day, while always giving us something to laugh about. You were a wonderful teacher, mentor and friend to many of us at MHS.
Kathleen O'Neill-Perry
April 21, 2016
Father Rooney,Sad day May you rest in peace.All the memories from Sacred Heart,with you there always helping,and a major part of all North Albany,you will be missed,we thank you.The O'Neill,McDonald,Nichols family.
Lynn Feisthamel Gardner and family
April 21, 2016
Fr. Rooney - an icon for the Sacred Heart Community. May he rest in peace...
Paul Duclos
April 21, 2016
Father John, What a Good Man you were.you were so good to so Many.I know I will never forget you seeing my Dad in his final days...God Blees you Padre and May you RIP At the Right Hand Of Our Lord...
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