James Rooney

We have lost a pillar in our industry. A kind, wonderful teacher and mentor with a wry grin I will always remember. I am sure he is still surveying all from his balcony at the Gluck Center.

Dr. Rooney is a famous father of equine pathology. His book and his method of necropsy were used by those great pathologists at New Bolton who in turn taught me my profession. I was fortunate to have seen him in action on a few occaisions. He was a great teacher and a great pathologist whose influence has surely spread over the whole world.

Audrey, Kent told me of Jim's passing. I'm so sorry to hear of yours, Alec's, and Melinda's loss. I have many good memories of Jim and The Rooneys In Delaware and Maryland.

A great teacher and a great guy. I learned a lot from him at Penn.

Audrey,
Mary and I are thinking of you. Jim will always be in our hearts.

Audrey,
I was so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was quite a man and left this world a better place. My thoughts turn to you and hope that God continues to bless you with strength.

I have only had the priviledge of meeting Dr. Rooney in person on two occasions. Yet I feel owe him a tremendous debt of gratitude. Through his published works, Dr. Rooney his made significant contributions to my education as a professional farrier. He was a truely gifted researcher, educator, and author. He had an electric personality. Dr. Rooney could light up a room just by walking into it.

The veterinary profession has lost a brilliant mind and a gifted teacher. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wonderful wife Audrey and his family. He will be missed.

I was saddened to learn of Jim's passing and offer my deepest sympathy to Audrey and his family. Jim hired me as a faculty member at the Gluck Center 20 years ago. He was a wonderful mentor and friend. His many contributions to veterinary science and the lives of those he touched will be long remembered.