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Kevin Rooney Obituary
Kevin Thomas Rooney, age 51, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Mary Ann Rooney, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 20, 2018. Born in Queens, NY, Kevin had been a Fairfield resident for the last 20 years. He was a graduate of Archbishop Molloy High School in Queens and received his Bachelors degree from the State University of New York at Oswego. Kevin loved to be outdoors and spent his weekends planting, pruning, weeding and composting in his beautiful garden. He also enjoyed hiking, spending time at the beach, and tailgating at Penn State Football games. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, son and brother who delighted in time spent with his family and friends. Survivors in addition to his wife Mary Ann include two beloved children, Catherine E. Rooney and James V. Rooney of Fairfield; his mother, Anna Rooney of Queens, NY; two brothers, Joseph A. Rooney, Jr. and his wife Jean Marie of Fairfield and Sean H. Rooney and his wife Eidileen of Queens, NY; a sister, Eileen A. Butler and her husband John of Darien; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Joseph A. Rooney and a brother, Vincent Rooney. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 149 South Pine Creek Road, Fairfield. Interment will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Friends may greet the family Monday from 4-8 p.m. in the Spear-Miller Funeral Home, 39 South Benson Road, Fairfield. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Hope Lodge, 132 West 32nd Street, New York, NY 10001. For information or to offer an online condolence please visit www.SpearMillerFuneralHome.com
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Peter Rubsam
May 10, 2018
I just heard the sad news of Kevin's passing from Archbishop Molloy. I sat next to Kevin for 4 years in homeroom at Molloy and he was one of the nicest guys who was always smiling. He never had a mean thing to say about anybody and was a true gentleman. I will keep Kevin and his family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Jim Delaney
April 27, 2018
I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of Kevin. Our condolences and prayers to the Rooney family.
Nick Mirabile
April 24, 2018
Wonderful Guy. Great Family. Very sad.
Rhonda McNavish
April 22, 2018
My mom, Donna, and I were neighbors of Kevin and Joe at the Hope Lodge in New York. To put it simply, Kevin was extraordinary. He always had a smile on his face, no matter what. He and I shared a love of PSU football and spent many times in the kitchen talking about PSU and many other things. I know that he deeply loved his family...he always had a big smile on his face when he talked about them. I am so sorry for their loss. I always admired the relationship that he and his brother Joe had. Joe cooked gourmet meals for his brother daily -I was so jealous. I would always see them talking and laughing (again in the famous kitchen) and thought what a truly wonderful relationship. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Rooney family.
The Staff of Spear-Miller Funeral Home
April 22, 2018
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