John B. Rooney
John Bernard Rooney, age 73 of Huntington, beloved husband of Dorothy (Doylak) Rooney died on November 17, 2019. John was born on March 21, 1946. His surviving family includes Dorothy, daughter Amy Conklin, sons Timothy and Sean, and grandchildren Abby, Molly, Ty and Emerson. John was predeceased by his parents, Julia and William Rooney and was the oldest of 7 children. He is also survived by sisters Julie Hennessy (Joseph), Jane Walsh (Seamus) and brothers William (Mary Ann), Kevin (Patricia), Edwin (Linda) and Lawrence (Tracy) and many cousins/nieces/nephews from the USA and Prince Edward Island - the home of John's father William. John deeply loved his spouse Dorothy, his 3 children and especially the loves of his life - his grandchildren.
He was a member of St. Lawrence Church and Our Lady of Peace Church. He graduated from Blessed Sacrament Grammar School (1960), Notre Dame High School (1964), SCSU (1968) and did his graduate work in Math/Economics at UCONN (1968/69). In high school, John played baseball and football and was a captain on the 1st ND State Championship Baseball Team. He was a member of the ND Athletic Hall of Fame. In college, he earned All Conference Honors as a line backer for SCSU. He held numerous executive positions at SNET/SBC/ATT (1969-2005) including positions in sales, marketing, finance, taxes, government relations, network operations and as the interface with the FCC/DPUC. He was past Vice President of Shelton Little League, past president of Civitan and St. Joseph HS Touchdown Club, SCSU Football Scholarship Committee member, past board member of New Haven County Chapter of American Diabetes Association and with Dorothy received the 1991 St. Joseph HS Award for "Outstanding Service to the St. Joseph Community". He also coached/managed Little League and Babe Ruth teams for many years.
John donated his time to the Thomas Merton Community Center and with his fellow St. Lawrence parishioners, prepared, cooked, and served meals to the Center's clients. He treasured his "role" as son, brother, spouse, father, grandfather, and uncle. He loved reading, wood working, swimming laps at the pool, building stone walls, working on his children's homes and spending time at his "other" family home on Prince Edward Island. With Dorothy, John loved to attend every grandchildren's activity including soccer, horse riding, baseball, basketball, plays, art shows, school concerts, and even Legos. John valued his faith/religion and believed that humor could serve as a great "value add". John proudly shared his Rooney Family Tree/Genealogy knowledge with his family on the long journey from Ireland (1847) to Canada to the USA.
Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 10 am DIRECTLY at St. Lawrence Church, 505 Shelton Ave., Shelton. Interment in Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday from 3-8pm at the Pistey Funeral Home, 2155 Main Street, Stratford. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in John's memory to a charity of one's choice. Visit www.pisteyfuneralhome.com to express condolences online.

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Published by Connecticut Post on Nov. 18, 2019.

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November 27, 2019

Dear Dorothy and family, Please accept our deepest condolences on your profound loss. May loving memories and God's peace, in time, be of great comfort to each of you. Warmest regards, Connie and John Glenn and family

Kevin Zupkus

November 24, 2019

Dear Dorothy and Family, I am greatly saddened to hear of the loss of my friend John. Please accept my condolences and know that John is in my prayers. As you know, John was a very special person. Foremost, he always cherished his family and I admired that most about him. It's been said that the good die young and that's true in John's case. He was a caring man. I was extremely touched to have him reach out to me after reading about my son Tim's baseball accomplishments in the local paper. This led to John and I reconnecting and having many discussions about baseball and the success of his son's college baseball careers and now with his grandson playing travel ball. He was super excited about that. I, in turn, was looking forward to filling him in about how my Tim was doing as he starts his college baseball career this spring. I will miss him and will be thinking of him always, especially when I'm at the baseball field.

Tom Dube

November 21, 2019

My prayers and condolences to the Rooney family, I'm very sorry for your loss. John was a family friend for many decades and he will be missed.

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Karen Fawcett

November 20, 2019

My deepest condolences to the Rooney family. I am shocked and deeply saddened to hear of John's passing. His passion, integrity, compassion, and zest for life made him a special person. I was fortunate to have worked for him for several years, and with him on multiple projects. I have always considered him the best boss I ever had. He respected and valued the members of his team, and I learned how to be a good manager from him. Family was important to him, and his face would always light up when talking about their exploits and adventures. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult of times.

Kelly Scrivano

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William Werwaiss

November 20, 2019

Dear Dorothy and Family: I am unable to come to John's funeral due to back problems. However, I am shocked and saddened the passing of your wonderful husband. John was a valued colleague and my good friend. His effectiveness in so many varied jobs is a testimony to his intelligence and good judgment and especially to the respect and admiration in which he was held by all who worked with and for him. A great leader. But more than that, John was a family man. His love for you and the rest of his family were an ever present part of his conversations and an inspiration to those of us fortunate enough to work closely with him. We have all lost a good man. There is no doubt in my mind that he is with God telling about his trips to PEI.
Willie Werwaiss

November 20, 2019

John and I were camp councilors at Fairfield U. during the summer of '63 and spent a lot of time sneaking a peek at Giant practices. Later that fall we played football against each other, back when ND/Prep was a great rivalry. Our paths didn't cross very often after HS, but when it did, there were great memories of shared good times. His laugh was infectious. RIP my friend.

My condolences to his family.

Ray McKelvey, Fairfield

November 20, 2019

Jane & Seamus, John was always so nice when we worked at SNET. God bless, Mary Ellen Luby

George French

November 20, 2019

My sincere condolences for your tragic loss my prayers may god bless you with comfort

MONA TENEDINE

November 19, 2019

My deepest condolences to Dorothy and the entire Rooney family. I was shocked and saddened to read about John's passing. He possessed never-ending love, pride, and dedication to his family. Having one conversation with John made you acutely aware of this. His tremendous love for you all loomed brightly. Dorothy was always a topic which made his whole face light-up. He would say in such a loving way that he married up.
I cherished our friendship, our many conversations and laughs over the years, both about family and about work. Our discussion after we read Angela's Ashes is one that remains a vivid memory.
John was a very special person. He excelled at being a remarkable human being: Truly one in a million. My memories of John will be with me always.

Affectionately,
Mona Liebers Tenedine

Joe & Lindee Horne

November 19, 2019

We were both shocked and saddened learning about John's passing. He was a wonderful neighbor. He had great pride in his family and home and was dedicated to helping others. We enjoyed his conversation and wit. We will miss him and express our deepest sympathies to Dorothy and the entire Rooney and Dolyak families.

Raymond Criscuolo

November 19, 2019

I was fortunate enough to work with John as a member of the SCSU Football Alumni Network executive board, he was a true OWL!!! As the saying goes "Birds of a feather, Flock together. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Diane Betts

November 19, 2019

John was a member of the Shelton Community Center swimming pool, where he kept us all laughing with his stories. He was a warm, thoughtful, giving man, very involved with Merton House. He is sorely missed. My deepest condolences to Dorothy and his family.

Nancy

November 19, 2019

Dorthy, Amy, Timothy, and Sean,
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Celebrating the life of a great man and mourning his passing with you.
So sorry for your loss.
I will always have fond memories.
**I won't forget "GO SHELTON"

Carol & Gary Chadwick

November 19, 2019

Sending our condolences to the Rooney Family along with our prayers and thoughts.

November 19, 2019

Our deepest condolences....Mr.Rooney would often drive my son along with his grandson to their basketball games. He was always so friendly, generous and kind. May he rest in peace. Warmly, The Bosticco Family

Karen Freserickson/Miller

November 18, 2019

Back in the late 40's/ early 50's, I remember very well "John Rooney" and all his siblings as young children, living across the road from them on "Pine Street". We had many fun times together. I send the "Rooney" family my thoughts & prayers to you all at this time.

November 18, 2019

He was a wonderful boss and friend at my time at SNET. I have great memories of his humor and civility. I am thankful for the time I was able to share with him. All my thoughts go out to you.

Christine Litchfield

November 18, 2019

Oh Dorothy my deepest condolences. What an awful loss to you, your family and the world! John was one in a million. He always took care of me at the phone company, making sure I had a job. I will pray for all of you. I hope he didn't suffer.

Maura Wildman

November 18, 2019

My deepest condolences to the Rooney Family especially to Dorothy. My heart goes out to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love
Maura Walsh Wildman

Wendy Macintosh

November 18, 2019

I have many fond memories of my days working with John in Government Relations. He was a good man and never stopped talking about his first love...his family. My sincere condolences to Dorothy and family.

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