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Published by Legacy Remembers from Sep. 4 to Sep. 6, 2009.

ROONEY – Daniel J., 71, died Sept. 3, 2009, at his home in Kalamazoo, Mich. He was born Feb. 1, 1938, in Johnstown, the son of Charles and Margaret (Timothy) Rooney. Dan retired in 2008 from Joe's Produce in Livonia, Mich. He was preceded in death by brothers, Charlie and John Rooney. Surviving are sons, Kevin and Chris Rooney; grandchildren, Kevin and Patty Rooney; sisters: Rosie Foley, Mary Ann (Michael) Nalewako, Suzanne (Dennis) Farmer and Patricia Rooney; former wife, Sarah N. Rooney; and many nieces and nephews. Learn more about Dan, view his life story film, and share in some refreshments with his family and friends from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Life Story Funeral Home, Betzler-Kalamazoo; (800) 822-7594. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Please visit Dan's personal web page at www.lifestorynet.com, where you can read his Life Story, archive a memory or photo and sign his memory book before coming to the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church.

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September 14, 2009

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Jim Seitz

September 14, 2009

My condolences to the Rooney family. Dan was a classmate of mine at J.C.H.S. and I have many fond memories of him.

September 9, 2009

My sincere condolences to your family. I will always remember Dan as a classmate (class of '57) and a good friend.

Tom Gallucci, Butler County, PA

Vickie Krinjeck

September 7, 2009

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Ed Dillon

September 7, 2009

Danny was a alright guy... My deepest heartfelt sympathy to all of the family...
God Bless
Ed Dillon

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