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Peter Rooney Obituary

ROONEY - Peter, at the age of 83, of West Islip, LI, on January 20, 2016. Beloved husband of Winifred Rooney. Devoted father of Patrick (Cheryl) Rooney, Thomas (Deirdre) Rooney and Peter (Colette) Rooney. Cherished grandfather of six with extended family in Ireland and England. Reposing at The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Hwy. (1/4 mile west of the Robert Moses Cswy.). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial Friday 11:30 AM at Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church, West Islip, LI. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in Peter's loving memory to Hospice House, 101 Laurel Road, East Northport, NY 11731. Visiting Thursday 2:00 PM until 4:30 PM and 7:00 PM until 9:30 PM.

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Published by Newsday on Jan. 21, 2016.

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Paul Norgrove

February 23, 2016

Sorry Tom/Pat to hear about your Dad, the acorn doesn't fall far from the tree....

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Brendan Sheppard

February 1, 2016

Hi Winnie, Tommy, Pat and PJ, only heard about Pete passing away last Friday, I was with weber and he told me. Sincere condolences from the Sheppards. Great memories of Pete years ago, always busy in and out of the house working at something, a lovely good humoured man. Will be in touch soon, take care Bren Shep

Christine Johnson

January 31, 2016

Rest in peace Pete.

January 25, 2016

My sincere condolences to Tommy, Deidre & entire family.

Regards,
Danny C.

January 22, 2016

So sorry to hear about Peter's death. We are neighbours of Jimmy and Leila here in Rahyvira and we've met Peter and Winnie when they were home on holidays. Peter was a lovely kind man and Jim and Leila always spoke so well of him.RIP
Our thoughts and prayers are with Winnie and all the family. Jimmy and Marie Cahill Rahyvira Co Tipperary.

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Jan

21

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Fredrick J Chapey & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. - West Islip

1225 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY 11795

Jan

21

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Fredrick J Chapey & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. - West Islip

1225 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY 11795

Jan

22

Liturgy

11:30 a.m.

Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church

West Islip, NY

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Fredrick J Chapey & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. - West Islip

1225 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY 11795

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