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Quinn Rooney Obituary

ROONEY - Quinn Patrick Rooney, age 19, passed peacefully at home on June 22, 2012 after a long and valiant battle against diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, a rare type of brain tumor. Quinn was the beloved son of Chris and Susan (Wright) Rooney and a loving brother to Joe, Brendan and Katie Rooney. He was born in New Haven and a lifelong resident of Stratford, Connecticut. He graduated from Fairfield College Preparatory School in 2010 and attended both Loyola University of Chicago and Fairfield University. He is survived by his grandparents David and Josephine Wright of Pocasset, Massachusetts, Dorothy Rooney of Lady Lake, Florida, and Jay Rooney of Coatesville, Pennsylvania, godparents Mark Spence of Cork, Ireland and Ann Buchman of Brevard, North Carolina, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, dozens of brothers from Fairfield Prep and sisters from Laurelton Hall and countless friends. Family and friends are invited to meet directly in St. James Church, 2110 Main Street, Stratford on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Shelton. Family and friends may call on Tuesday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at The Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to http://csn.donordrive.com/campaign/quinn_rooney. To light a virtual candle, please visit us at www.abriola.com

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Published by Connecticut Post from Jun. 25 to Jun. 26, 2012.

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Fred Evanko

July 6, 2012

Mr. And Mrs. Rooney,
I never knew your son and you don't know me, but I went to college with a Mike Rooney from Stratford and I'm assuming you are related to each other. My daughter is currently battling a DIPG brain tumor and I came across your son's story, so thought I would write to express my condolences from one of family to another. Odd coincidence I also noticed Mike's Father passed away recently. Please pass along my condolences to his family. May god bless your family through this difficult journey.

Dave Aldarondo

July 3, 2012

we weren't close but I remember hearing about you. As a prep brother, I will always have a special place for you in my heart. RIP brother! I'll see you soon.

Carmela Daponte-Smith

June 29, 2012

Rooney Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know Katie from ALP, and I know she did nothing to have this happen to her. I always hate hearing about deaths at such a young age.

Rose D'Auria

June 27, 2012

Chris and Family,
There are no words that can express how sad I was to hear of Quinn's passing.
May the love of your family and friends be a comfort to all of you.

Hannah Clarke

June 27, 2012

Rooney Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I bet Quinn was a great son, brother,nephew,grandson etc. God Bless your family.

Hannah Clarke
(I did sailing with Katie one year)

June 26, 2012

Rooney Family,
My prayers are with you all,Quinn will be missed.
The Tafts

The Lago Family (from Prep)

June 26, 2012

May Quinn be filled with His glorious light for all eternity. May God's peace fill the emptiness Quinn has left in your earthly lives. So sorry for your loss.

Bill Ray

June 26, 2012

Rooney Family,
It seems like yesterday that Quinn was born. I remember watching he and his brothers learn to walk, and talk. I am so sorry for your loss.

JeriAnn Geller

June 26, 2012

To the Rooney Family,

I had the pleasure of doing Quinn's makeup for In the Spotlight during How to Succeed and South Pacific. He was always first into my makeup chair and impressed me with his kind insight, sense of humor and total preparation for his roles. It was a joy to have known him. His memory will always be a blessing to those of us fortunate to have known him.

With warmest regards,

JeriAnn Geller

Kimberly Rosenbaum

June 26, 2012

Dear Rooney Family,
Our thought and prayers are with you. Your son Quinn had the most beautiful spirit and touched many lives. May your memories and faith bring you comfort during this difficult time.
With Love,
The Rosenbaum Family

Dianne Boras

June 26, 2012

Sue, Chris and family,
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Quinn. Our hearts and prayers go out to you at this most difficult time. He truly was a remarkable young man.

With love,
The Boras Family

Rod and Adrienne Kaufman

June 25, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers to all of you.

Davina Josko

June 25, 2012

Some of us spend a lifetime trying to be someone and make a difference. Quinn has changed the world in a mere 19 years. The rippling effect of his life will live far and beyond this sad day. I just met Quinn at Ffld U this year and was astounded by his character and his journey. May the peace that passes understanding carry the Rooney family until you are all reunited in Heaven. God bless you all.

Kim Luciano

June 25, 2012

To the Rooney family,
I am so deeply saddened to hear of Quinn's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you all at this diffucult time.

Liz Horvath

June 25, 2012

Quinn was in my microeconomics class at FU and each time he walked in the door and answered all of the questions right I was in awe of what a sweet smart man he was. May you rest in peace I am very sorry for your loss

June 25, 2012

Quinn Rooney was a saint, a charmer and a miracle, with a smile and sense of humor. God bless him and his family. He will be missed forever.

DRJ

Olga Shibtini

June 25, 2012

Dear Sue, Chris, Joe, Brendan and Katie,

I'm so thankful to have known Quinn. He always had a great smile and was a very polite young man. He was truly an inspiration to so many people young and old. When others would have rightfully sunk into a depression after being diagnosed with a rare brain tumor, he took the opportunity to show others how to fight and stay strong. He was a wonderful young man who leaves a legacy that many will not forget. May God bless him and his family and may he keep you all strong in the faith that some day you will be together again. He led a good fight and now he is with God where he will watch over all of you. With heartfelt condolences and love,

Olga Shibtini and family

John Dobos

June 25, 2012

His smile will live on forever in our hearts and in those who knew him.God Bless!

RIP Quinn.

Mary Soldi

June 25, 2012

I was so happy to have knnown Quinn these last few years and what a blessing he is to so many people and his memory will live on for ages. Love Ms. Mary Soldi

Karen Jones

June 25, 2012

Dear Rooney family:
As we are the parents of Matthew "MJ" Jones, who had the pleasure of rooming with your son at Loyola, our hearts are filled with sorrow. We are happy that Matthew & Quinn became friends. He has learned something more of life from Quinn, which has help Matthew to become an even more concerned person regarding his fellow human. Blessed be Quinn - thank you for what he has done for our son.
Quinn was most brave in dealing with his illness. Now he sleeps peacefully in our Lords arms. Many God bless all of you with comfort, quiet, and rest at this difficult time.

With our Lord's love;
Mr.& Mrs. Jeffrey L. Jones
Matthew J. Jones

lisa hammond

June 25, 2012

We are deeply saddened for the loss of Quinn . May God give you unfailing strength and may he hold each of you in the palm of his hands all the days of your lives until you meet with him again . Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, The Hammond Family

Sheila Hurteau

June 25, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to all of Quinn's family. WE know how hard he fought against this awful disease. Rest in pease, Quinn and know that you touched many people's hearts. Bill and Sheila Hurteau, Orleans MA

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