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Rooney, Reverend John J. "JJ" ALBANY Reverend John J. "JJ" Rooney, 84, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at the Teresian House. Father Rooney was born on August 26, 1931, in Albany and was the son of the late Patrick F. and Delia (Kelly) Rooney. He served as pastor of Sacred Heart Church in...
Read MoreSo 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.
Kym Bond
April 29, 2016 | Rotterdam, NY
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!!
Lou Christie
April 28, 2016 | Frankfort, NY
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.
April 27, 2016
To the Rooney family, so sorry to hear about Father Rooney's passing. Father is reunited with his parents, brothers, and sisters.
Mary Alice Van Auken
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
Retha Brown
April 24, 2016 | Albany, NY
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.
George J. Sr. & Dorothy McKeon
April 23, 2016 | Saint Johns, AZ
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.
Mark F
April 23, 2016 | Albany, NY
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Gardner
April 22, 2016 | Albany, NY
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
Beverly (Dugan) Pach
April 22, 2016 | No. Albany