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Daniel Looney Obituary
He leaves his loving wife of 39 years, Joyce A. (Turcotte) Looney; his two daughters, Kelly A. Carr and her husband Curt of Charlton, and Colleen M. Deso and her husband Michael of Charlton; his mother, Helen I. (Connors) Looney; his four brothers, Michael K. and Timothy J. Looney both of Auburn, and Terrance P. and Thomas P. Looney, both of Spencer; his two sisters, Kathleen J. Conley of Dudley, and Anne M. Looney of Auburn; his cherished two grandsons, John Michael and Colin Daniel Deso; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother John B. Looney.
He was born in Worcester, son of the late John B. Looney and graduated from Auburn High School, Class of 1967.
Speedy has worked as a field engineer for the National Grid Company, formerly Massachusetts Electric, where he had worked for 37 years.
He was an avid golfer and loved to play hockey. He was a member of the Worcester Senior Hockey League. His greatest joy has been spending time with his two grandsons.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Thursday, December 6th from 4-7 PM in the Britton-Wallace Funeral Home, 91 Central St., Auburn. His funeral will be celebrated on Friday, December 7th at 10 AM in Saint Joseph's Church, 189 Oxford St., Auburn.
Speedy's family request that instead of flowers that memorial gifts be made to the Mercy Center, 25 West Chester St., Worcester, MA 01605. For directions or to leave a message of sympathy for Speedy's family, please visit
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Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Looney
Debbra Olszta
December 28, 2007
Dear Joyce, Kel, and Colleen
My thoughts are with you at this difficult time of year. Know that my prayers with you.
Diane Carroll
December 25, 2007
Joyce, Kel and Colleen,
Thinking of all of you on Christmas Day, sending thoughts and prayers to help you all get through this difficult time. I think of you all so often. God Bless you all. Love, Di
Donna Edwards-Whalen
December 10, 2007
Dear Joyce
I was shock when I heard.So
sorry of your lose.My prayers are with you and your family.
Love Donna.
john emmett
December 10, 2007
i've searched for words that i thought might help, but there are no words that i could come up with that express the sense of loss. my heart goes out to all of the family. with love,
Patty Mungovan (Belezarian)
December 9, 2007
Joyce & Family
My deepest condolencences to you for the loss of Speedy. High School days seem so far in the past, and some people just stick in your memory. You and Speedy were 2 of them. Your Classmate
Freda Orsi
December 9, 2007
Dear Joyce,
I just heard the sad news about your husband. Please know that my thoughts are with you and your family during these difficult days.
Camille Laliberte
December 8, 2007
Dear Looney Family,
I was in shock when I heard of Speedys passing. I worked with him, and I always remember him with a smile and a joke. He will be greatly missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. God Bless all of you.
Camille Laliberte
kay malkasian
December 7, 2007
Joyce, Colleen, Kelly and all of the Looneys We were so sorry to hear of Speedy's death. He was such a wonderful man and such a proud father and grandfather. His wonderful smile will be missed by all in Auburn.
Paul and Kay (Sherry) Malkasian
Winter Haven Fl and Auburn Ma.
Dianne Pedone
December 7, 2007
Dear Joyce and family,
God must have needed a special angel to keep all of you safe, so he chose Speedy. It was obvious from the wake that he was well loved by many. May you find some comfort in knowing that your friends understand your pain.
Sincerely,
December 7, 2007
I would like to extend deepest sympathies to the Looney,Carr,and Deso families for your sudden loss.
David Sampson Jr.
Beverly Cody
December 7, 2007
Helen and family...please know my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I attempted to go to the calling hours last night and ( because of health issues) I did not stop due to the length of the line. What a wonderful tribute to Speedy and the whole Looney family.
Wonderful memories of the old times on Warwick St. have been coming to mind.
Love to all of you....Bev
Lainey Hardy
December 7, 2007
Dear Joyce ,Kelly & Coleen,
My prayers are with you all.
He will always be remembered through your children and grandchildren.
Lainey (Dagnese) Hardy
December 7, 2007
Joyce I was in shock to hear about Speedy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls at this diffacult time.
Jean Kilmer (Bourbeau) Leicester Ma.
Kate Poitras
December 6, 2007
We are so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this time.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Kate and Brian Poitras
Kurt Lindberg
December 6, 2007
Hi Looney family
I am sorry for your loss.Speedy was
always alot of fun.We will all miss
him .
Kurt Lindberg
AnneMarie Thome
December 6, 2007
Dear Auntie Joyce, Kelly & Colleen,
I will always cherish last summer's Saturdays with Uncle Speed while he was visiting Gram at Ma & P's house. He always came with a proud Grandpa story and a few good jokes.
We will all miss him terribly. My thoughts are with all of the family during this difficult time.
Love,
AnneMarie, Geoff, & Timothy Daniel
xxxooo
Christy Lamby
December 6, 2007
Joyce,Kelly,and Colleen,Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time.Speedy will always be remembered as a good friend.Chris and MaryEllen.
Beverly (Sherry) Schugk
December 6, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear son, husband, father, brother or syster. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
A friend of the family,
Beverly (Sherry) Schugk
Judy Adshead, Brissette
December 6, 2007
Joyce,
I was so sorry to hear about Dan. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your girls.
Carol (Jimmy) Villiers
December 6, 2007
Joyce and girls,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. I'm sure Jimmy was there to greet Speedy at heavens gates.
Linda Gagliardi
December 6, 2007
Dear Joyce
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your daughters. (I worked for you at Sears shoes)- God Bless
Holly Oliveri-Parker
December 6, 2007
Dear Joyce and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I just cannot believe it. Its been a long long time since we saw each other or for that matter talked. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Classmate Holly (Jarvis)
Norman Rheaume
December 6, 2007
Joyce and Family,
I am grieved to hear of your loss. Speedy's humor (and colorful hockey sticks) will be missed by many. My prayers are with you.
Norman Rheaume
Shelli McCarthy
December 6, 2007
Joyce and Family:
I wish to express my deepest sympathy on your loss. I cannot tell you how much we will all miss him here at National Grid. I know I can speak for everyone in the Engineering Dept..we already miss him so much..His smile, his jokes, and most of all just him..The breakfast table at work will never be the same....
Cyndi Carley (Mastrototoro)
December 6, 2007
Dear Joyce and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Speedy and his humor will be missed by all. God bless you and be with you and your family.
Cyndi
Charlene Donahue
December 6, 2007
Neil & Charlene Donahue
Joyce,, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Know that Speed was greeted at heavens gates by the Worcester 6. and on the anniversary of their arriving in heaven. He's in good company. It's a really difficult time. Try to remember all the wonderful times and all the great things you have shared. Here's one of my special hugs for you. Love, Neil and Charlene Donahue
Surprise, Arizona
Terry and Davina Bylund
December 6, 2007
Dear Joyce and Family, We are so sorry to hear about your loss, Speedy was a wonderful man your memories of time with him will comfort you in your grief, our thoughts are with you take-care
June Smyrnios
December 6, 2007
Joyce my heart goes out to you at this time.Paul and I are only across the street if you need anything at any time. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely Paul and June Smyrnios
Jerry Fuller
December 6, 2007
So sorry for your loss
Deb Robinson
December 6, 2007
Joyce and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with your at this sad time. We are far away in distance but close in heart. Love and sunshine, Deb and Rob Robinson
Kevin Lavin
December 5, 2007
I am so devastated by this! Speedy was always fun to be with. I still tell some of the best jokes he came out with. Joyce, I love you, and am very sorry for your loss. Right now I'm crying over this
JIM SWEENEY
December 5, 2007
I am sorry for your loss. My prays go out to you an your family.He will be missed. God Bless
Heather LaVenture
December 5, 2007
Dearest Joyce and Family
We are so sorry for your loss.
You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers, please let us know if there is anything we can do at this time of sorrow.
Love, Heather & Judy LaVenture
Maureen Pike
December 5, 2007
Speedy always had a smile and a joke to tell. I was deeply saddened when I heard of his passing. My thoughts and prayers.
June Kennedy
December 5, 2007
Dear Joyce and Family,
We are so heart broken to hear the news of Speedy's passing. There is nothing I couled say to take away the pain and hurt, just to let you know you're friends and family are praying for him and you. He will ber missed, on and off the Ice.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Jack and June Kennedy
Cheryl Pike
December 5, 2007
With our deepest sympathy our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of need.
Love, Glenn & Cheryl Pike and Family
Michelle Tynan
December 5, 2007
Dear Kelly
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that we are here for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love, Your North Grafton Friends
Ken Dobie
December 5, 2007
I am sorry to hear of Dan's passing, while at the Pat's game Monday night, I kept expecting to run into him; not knowing he had left us that morning.
December 5, 2007
Joyce, Colleen, Kelly and family,
Our deepest condolences and prayers.
With love,
Paula (Fitzpatrick) and Dick Bruso
Angela Moen
December 5, 2007
Speedys gift always made everyone around him smile or laugh. He will be sadly missed by many. God Bless his family.
Joan Reidy
December 5, 2007
My Dearest Cousin, Joyce,
Please know my heart and prayers are with you and the girls. I am so very sorry for your loss. Speedy and your Dad, and my Dad are all together now.
Love always, Joanie
Linda Pytko
December 5, 2007
To Speedy's family:Words are not enough.He will be missed greatly for his humor and just being Danny.I will always be thankful for the help he gave me as fellow workers.Your grief is so much greater than ours.I only hope words written and said about Speedy will help you get through these times.My thoughts and prayers go with you.
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