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61, of Warwick, passed away after a long battle with lung cancer on October 27, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Nancy (Freberg) Rooney; married for 30 years, and the father of Allison Rooney of Brookline MA. Kevin was the son of John Rooney and the late Irene (Beliveau) Rooney. He is also survived by his sisters Colleen Rooney and Michaela Murphy, her husband Bill and nieces and nephews Brittni and Jordan Lombardi, Ashley Murphy Reagan, John Murphy and Michael Murphy; and his sister-in-law Joadie Freyer; her husband Greg and his nephews Kurt, Eric and the late Alec Freyer.
Kevin was a 1975 graduate of La Salle Academy where he was a stand- out hockey player; playing in several leagues during his lifetime. After graduation Kevin served his country in the Army. Following his service he joined the Warwick Fire Department and worked for his father's business Communications Unlimited, Inc. He took over Communications Unlimited in 1995, becoming the president and owner. In 2009, after 24 years, Kevin retired from the Warwick Fire Department as a Captain. He was a long-standing member of the Warwick Rotary and was also the Chair of the Exeter Fire District Board of Commissioners.
Kevin was an avid golfer, lover of all New England sports, with a strong distaste for the Yankees. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and especially loved entertaining at his home in Exeter during the summers.
The funeral will be held Wednesday, November 1, at 9:15 a.m. from Barrett & Cotter Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Warwick RI 02888. An All Saints Day Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. in Kevin's honor at St. Clement Church, 111 Long St, Warwick, RI. Burial will be at the Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 301 South County Trail, Exeter RI. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, October 31, from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Kevin to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at http://www.danafarbergiving.org, or Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168
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Rob Winograd
February 7, 2021
I believe this was the same Kevin who was in ballistic meteorology school at Ft Sill, 1976?
My condolences to the family. Very sorry for your loss.
Polly Maxfield Miller
November 9, 2017
We send our deepest sympathy to the Rooney family. Kevin was a good soul who brought happiness to everyone who knew him. Kevin will always be fondly remembered by the Maxfield family and Amy Rocchio.
Amy Pirrong
November 3, 2017
CableLAN has done business with Kevin and Communications Unlimited for many years. My deepest condolences for the family and friends. CableLAN's thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
CUI family
Communications Unlimited
October 31, 2017
Jeff & Debbie Gordon
October 31, 2017
Kevin Rooney was my boss for (18) years. He treated me like family. I will never forget him! Our prayers and thoughts are with his dear family.
Mike Gasbarro
October 30, 2017
A heartfelt condolences to the Rooney family,
Throughout the years Kevin and I collaborated on a couple of projects. He was always a gentleman, a stand up guy indeed. Sad day. M
Mike Gasbarro
United Comm. Inc
October 30, 2017
To the family, I am sorry to hear the news about your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. Isaiah 61:1,2 *
Steve Fay
October 28, 2017
My condolences to Nancy and Allison. He and I go back to high school were we played together and against each other. I always respected his competitive spirit and he kept that when we played together back in the late 80's and early 90's for the Fire Department team. He was a great guy and worked hard at everything he did. Rest in peace Captain.
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