John H. Rooney

John H. Rooney

John Rooney Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 31, 2008.
LARGO, Fla. — John H. Rooney of Largo, Fla., formerly of Cochituate and Natick, Mass., died peacefully surrounded by his family on July 26, 2008.

Beloved husband for 60 years of Jean (Butler) Rooney of Largo, Fla. Devoted and loving father of Maureen B. Bradley and her husband, Peter, of Sagamore Beach and their children, Bridget Bradley of Needham and Meghan Savage of Shrewsbury; Michael P. Rooney and his companion, Robin, of Bellingham, and his children, Michael P. Rooney, Jr. of Nashville, Tenn., Shannon Rooney of Manchester, N.H., and Heather Rooney of Merrimac, N.H.; Kathleen "Pat" Croft and her husband, Robert, of Westborough, and their children, Rob Croft of Marshfield, Rusty Croft of Worcester and Nikki Croft of Worcester; John H. Rooney, Jr. and his wife, Lisa, of Merion Station, Pa. and their children, John H. Rooney III of St. David's, Pa.; Caitlin Rooney of Drexel Hill, Pa., Holly Rooney of Merion Station, Pa., Ed Rooney of Merion Station. Pa. and Ari Kafetzopoulos and his son, Georgio Kafetzopoulos, both of Bellaire Beach, Fla. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation on Friday, August 1, 2008 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. only, at the John C. Bryant Funeral Home, 56 Pemberton Road (off Rte. 30), Cochituate.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 2, 2008 at St. Zepherin's Church, Main St (Rte. 27), Cochituate. Interment will follow in the Rooney family lot in Lakeview Cemetery in Cochituate.

In lieu of flowers, his family suggests memorial gifts in John's memory may be sent to the Hospice of the Florida Sun Coast, 11701 South Belcher, Largo, FL 33773 and would be appreciated.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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July 24, 2020

Darrell Decker posted to the memorial.

September 2, 2017

Pat Croft posted to the memorial.

September 3, 2015

Pat Rooney -Croft posted to the memorial.

Darrell Decker

July 24, 2020

It’s been along time since we talked , miss you uncle john love ya DAZZ

Pat Croft

September 2, 2017

Hey Johnnie !!!
Another year gone !!!
How I've missed you.
They say time heals .... I don't believe it for a second.
Miss you more and more.
I know you are in a better place and your wife is up there along with Moff and all long lost friends.
I hope you are at peace .
Love you
"Patsy "

Pat Rooney -Croft

September 3, 2015

Johnnie , I wanted to light a candle for you in my birthday message and for some reason I wasn't able to . So here's a birthday candle for you . Sorry it's a day late
Love you and miss you
"Patsy"

Pat Rooney -Croft

September 2, 2015

Happy Birthday Johnnie!
I heard wonderful world song by Louis Armstrong today .
It always brings tears to my eyes !! Love and miss you more each day
Patsy

Pat Rooney -Croft

July 26, 2015

Johnnie, Thinking of you today and every other day.
People say it gets easier. No way.
I talk to you and ask for your advice all the time. Especially when I'm in a hardware store.
I always seem to make the correct decision and walk out with a smile on my face looking up to the sky and say thanks to both you and God.
I hope you are doing ok.
Love you,
"Patsy"

Darrell Decker

July 23, 2015

Uncle john I stopped by last weekend to say hello can't believe how time as passed luv ya daz

Pat Rooney-Croft

July 22, 2015

Johnnie, just wanted to let you how much I miss you and love you. I think of you each day. Oh I Miss your voice.
I love you
Pat

Nancy Peters

October 3, 2008

Our friend and we are invited abroad on a party of pleasure, which is to last forever. His chair was first ready and he is gone before us. We could not all conveniently start together; and why should you and I be grieved at this, since we are soon to follow, and we know where to find him.
-Benjamin Franklin
You have been in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Peters

Pat Bell (Eagleson)

August 13, 2008

It is almost impossible to find the words to express what John Rooney meant to me. He was friend and family. I loved him dearly and he knew it. I thank God he was in my life. The world is a better place, because of John. Rest in peace dear friend.

Vasileos "Bill" Pavloglou

August 3, 2008

We are saddened to read of John's passing. John and I, along with Bill Ryder, spent many Saturdays and week nights serving on the Board of Assessors of Wayland. It was fun and John made it happen that way. Thank you, John, for those early days of doing our thing for the Town.

Lu Clark

August 2, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I'm so sorry that we lost contact over the years.

Ken Mayer

July 31, 2008

With deepest sympathy representing the Mayer family formerly of Natick. Bill, Lois, Billy, Ken, Warren and Kim. Many many fond memories of youth hockey growing up with wonderful mentors. PEI like it was yesterday.

dad supervising pine tree being cut down at my condo love ya "johnnie" -"Patsy"

July 31, 2008

carol card

July 31, 2008

Uncle John was a great man, with a wonderful sense of humor.
We had many great times together, which will keep the memories alive.
My sincere condolences!
Carol Card

Cindi Clark

July 30, 2008

He will always be Uncle Joe to me, my brothers and sister. We loved spending time with all of you...I especially remember Christmas Night, year after year and those wonderful warm feelings with both families together. My heart goes out to all of you.

Samantha Quirk

July 30, 2008

I have the fondest memories of Mr. Rooney. He was very proud of his family and all they had accomplished. He was always kind in offering up advice to me about life and parenting. I always looked forward to seeing him at family events and will miss him.

Beth Hay

July 30, 2008

Rob,

I know how much family truly means to you.I was glad to hear that you spent some time with your grandfather before his passing.Please know that David and I are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Hugs,
Beth

Bobby Croft

July 30, 2008

R.I.P. 486 Thanks for the good times at Clearwater Country Club, and all the other places we played together.You will be missed!

John and Jean November 3 2007 8 days before their 60th anivesary

July 30, 2008

LORRAINE GREALEY

July 30, 2008

ALWAY S MY FREIND LORRAINE BUTLER GREALEY

Mario 2007

July 30, 2008

The John's 1985 John Sr. and John III

July 30, 2008

Dad at WWII Memorial Dedication May 2004

July 30, 2008

Tom (Benney) Bamford

July 30, 2008

Mr. Rooney was an excellent coach and an exceptionally nice guy. All who knew him liked and respected him. He touched allot of lives and will be missed by all.

Nancy Slamin

July 30, 2008

We will miss your smiles and laughter.
Also our card games and light suppers.
You have been a beacon of light to all
who knew you. Our love and prayers to
Jean and family.
Charlie and Nancy Slamin, Largo, FL

DARRELL DECKER

July 30, 2008

uncle jhon im so glad that ive a the lastfew months to talk an laugh about when i was young all aways rember you an wish it didnt take so long to get back together ill miss our talks love razzll dazzell

Mary Ellen Berkowitz

July 30, 2008

Pat,
So sorry to hear about your dad. I know he must have been a great father to have raised such a caring and thoughtful daughter. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time of sadness.
Mary Ellen

Steve Goodwin

July 30, 2008

John was the best. A great person, a great mentor, and a great coach, not only to the many hockey players he touched over the years, but to everyone that knew him. He will be dearly missed. A GREAT MAN!

See the attached picture of "Coach" John Rooney in the center of this 1966 Natick Comet Picture.

Bob Butler

July 30, 2008

Uncle John was a good man, I'll remember his smile and his love of sports. Growing up , he always had time for us, throw a football around tell a story or listen to what we had to say. He loved his family and he loved his wife, my Aunt Jean and will be missed by all who knew him. My heart goes out to you.
Bob Butler

Lorraine Pasqualetti

July 30, 2008

I love you Uncle John. Thank you for my summer vacations.
Love,
Lorrie

kathleen (Pat) Croft

July 30, 2008

My dad was a great humanitiarian.

Through all of this my father has been an inspiration to all because he handled himself with such grace, dignity & courage.

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