John E. Rooney

John E. Rooney obituary, Northvale, NJ

John E. Rooney

John Rooney Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Pizzi Funeral Home on Mar. 19, 2025.

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John E. Rooney, 85, of Northvale, NJ and Marco Island, FL, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Beloved husband of 61 years to the late Martha E. Rooney (ne Bollman). Loving father of Beth Rooney and Patrick Rooney. Dear brother of Marilyn Makinen.
John was a US Air Force Veteran. He was the longest serving New Jersey State Assemblyman in the state's history and was a former Mayor of Northvale. John was a salesman for US Electrical Motors and Toshiba in Houston, TX for many years.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 21, 2025 at 1 PM at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory may be made to the Northvale Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 196 Firenze St, Northvale, NJ 07647.
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Joan Rooney

March 19, 2025

I met John at Frank A.Kristal Assoc. Great salesmen with Toshiba motors, and US Motors. Whenever he came into the shop to see Lee or Sy. I would say Hi brother, since my name is Joan Rooney. He was a wonderful person, rest in peace my friend, and live with the memories of happiness! God bless!

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