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Todd Rooney Obituary

ROONEY, Todd Michael 35, of Newton, formerly of Framingham died unexpectedly, May 1, 2011. Born May 19, 1975 in Newton, he was the beloved son of Kevin Rooney of Newton and Deborah Grace Boyd of Dedham, formerly of Newton and her partner Philip Dushku. He is survived by his two children Thomas and Caroline Rooney and his former wife Melissa Balboni Rooney of AZ. Loving brother of Kimberly Appleton and brother in law of Jennifer Appleton of Framingham. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Todd graduated from Newton North High School in 1994. He spent his teenage and early adult years residing in Framingham and greatly enjoyed that time in his life. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, May 10th at 10:30 AM in Our Lady Help of Christians Parish, 573 Washington St., Newton followed by interment in Newton Cemetery, Newton. Visiting hours, Monday from 4-8 PM at the Henry J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home, 56 Washington St. (Rte 16) Wellesley Hills. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriner's Hospital for Children at www.shrinershq.org Henry J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home www.BurkeFamilyFuneralHomes.com

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Published by Boston Globe from May 2 to May 7, 2011.

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Diana Donnelly

July 21, 2018

I miss you , still.

Caroline Yancey

May 6, 2014

Dad I will always miss you and I wish you were still with me but you are in a better place now and I accept that

Deborah Grace

October 9, 2012

Todd, my son, my heart, forever.

May 1, 2012

Kevin I know today it is a year to date but I happen to be looking you up on FB did not find you, but unfortunaly I did find this. God moves in strange ways to send me here on this date I had no idea of yours sons death and saying I am so sorry is not enough I cannot imagine it all I can say from friends who have been through it you will and are living through it but never forget all the love he had for all of you and for him. God Bless you Maureen Balzarini in MO

May 13, 2011

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from The Nugents

May 12, 2011

THE ROONEY FAMILY, OUR RPAYERS GO OUT TO ALL OF YOU. WE REMENBER THE DAYS WHEN YOU WERE IN FRAMINGHAM,MY SON JOHN AND HIM WERE SUCH GOOD FRIENDS. PEACE AND LOVE TO ALL OFTHE FAMILY. THE HIGGINS FAMILY

May 9, 2011

Kevin,
I cannot tell you how sorry I am for the loss of your son. I can only say that I had a very good friend who lost his son at the age of nineteen. He told me at the time that I would never know how he felt unless I lost a child and he prayed to God it never happen to me. He thought he could never go on. He did go on living , but has never forgotten his beloved son.

Pudge

Maria Murphy

May 9, 2011

For Melissa, Thomas and Caroline,
I am so sorry to hear of Todd's passing. I know you will always remember the good times and how much you loved each other...the beautiful children you created and even though he can't be with them...you know he loved them and will live forever in their hearts. My prayers and sincere sympathy to the whole family at this time. God Bless

BJ and Trish Rooney

May 8, 2011

Dearest Kevin
Trish and I cannot possibly begin to bring into words how sorry we are for the loss of Todd. Your Uncle Billy (my Dad) told us of the news. I can vividly and fondly remember chasing Todd behind Aunt Sarah's porch when he was just probably only 2 or so. We hold you and your family in our thoughts...We are praying for you, Kevin.

Diana Donnelly

May 5, 2011

Dear Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I will forever hold a place in my heart for Todd.His memory I will always treasure. Love, Diana

Alexnadra (Lawrence) Rufo

May 4, 2011

We were so sorry to hear about Todd.
Much Love, Alexandra and Tim Rufo

Debbie Cononico

May 4, 2011

Dear Kevin,
I am so sorry for the loss of your son. Uncle Bobby told me yesterday. I was so sad to hear this. Please know that you and the entire family are in my thought's and prayer's.
Sincerely,
Debbie Cononico

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