Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Donald Bruce Rooke (87) of Longmeadow departed this life with family at his side on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at the Leavitt Family Jewish Home in Longmeadow. Born in Springfield on August 19th, he was the sixth son and seventh child of the late Walter and Bernadette (Manning) Rooke. It was the first...
Read MoreMy condolences to the family. Don helped me become more professional in my job and taught me how to be a good person in my personal life. He will be missed. Sincerely, Diane Casey
May 19, 2017
Semper Fi Brother.
Tom: 3/5 Marine.
Tom Manion
May 19, 2017 | Springfield, MA
RIP to "Uncle Donald", and my condolences to his family - Uncle Donald, you were the grandfather i never had. Only through the years, and having matured, have i come to appreciate everything you did, for everyone. You offered help when there were rough financial times when i was a little kid. You took us to Red Sox games ... and i cried and thought of you and Aunt Sissy when they won it in '04. You were the role model for how a parent should treat their disabled child. You gave me advice that...
Bill Syrjala
May 17, 2017 | Boston, MA
Donal,Maryalice,Tricia,Brian, and Christine sorry to hear about your father. I have very fond memories of him as an uncle and dear friend. Plus all the memories of us kids growing up and parties and going to the Cape. He's probably up there having a good talk with my father. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time God bless you love and peace to you and your cousin Debbie.
Debbie Rooke/Eggers
May 17, 2017 | Phoenix, AZ
To donal,Mary Alice,Tricia,brain christine. Sorry to hear about dad he was a great and wonderful uncle. I have many wonderful memories of him and us kids growing up. He is at peace and Probably catching up with dad my prayers and thoughts are with you all peace and love to you all your cousin debbie
Debbie Rooke-eggers
May 17, 2017 | Phoenix, AZ
MARY LUNDRIGAN AND FAMILY
BOTH MYSELF AND GEORGE WANT TO SEND YOU AND YOUR FAMILY OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY
BETTY and GEORGE FRECHETTE
May 17, 2017 | GRANBY, MA
Remembering great times and a great family from Hungry
Hill and Harmon Ave.Thoughts and prayers for the Rooke Family and may Don Rest in Peace!
Martha Hannon
May 17, 2017 | Springfield, MA
Safe home to one of my favorite Uncles. Keep the light on.
Tim Rooke
May 17, 2017 | Springfield, MA
To Mr. and Mrs. Rooke and family. Thank you for a great childhood that lasted forever.
Jim and Bill McDonough, 44 Harmon
May 16, 2017