William Paul Rooney

William Paul Rooney, 88, of Tinton Falls, NJ, beloved father and husband, passed away on February 1 in Long Branch

William was born in Wilkes Barre, PA, and lived in Middletown for most of his life

He entered the University of Notre Dame in 1942  William left Notre Dame in 1943 to serve in the Army Air Corps during World War II  He returned to Notre Dame in 1946 and graduated cum laude in 1950 with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce

William was a Special Agent in the Federal Bureau of Investigation from 1951 to 1979  He was then employed by the New Jersey State Commission of Investigation from 1979 until his retirement in 1994

William was a Past Chairman of the New Jersey Shore Chapter of the Society of Former Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation  He was also a long-time and active member of St Mary's Parish and a Past President of the Mater Dei PTA  William was an avid runner and appreciated the importance of fitness throughout his life

Surviving are his two daughters and sons-in-law, Diane Elizabeth and Dennis F Bergeron Jr of Green Brook, NJ, and Janet Duvall and John C Traynor of New York, NY; his son and daughter-in-law, William H and Mary M Rooney of Darien, CT; and his grandchildren, Capt Roy Bechtold, USMC, Laura Traynor, William K Rooney, Austin Rooney, and John Rooney

William was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Elizabeth "Bette" D Rooney and his parents, William and Ruth Rooney

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 8, from 5 to 7 pm  at the John F Pfleger Funeral Home, 115 Tindall Road, Middletown  A Funeral Liturgy will be offered Saturday, February 9, at 10:30 am at St Mary's Chapel, 26 Leonardville Rd, Middletown Burial will follow at

Mt Olivet Cemetery, Middletown

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