Of Claymont, DE. Husband of the late Shirley L. Rooney (nee Bromley), father of Patricia Strantzalis (Bill), John R. Rooney, Jr., Joseph Rooney, James Rooney, Cheryl Rooney (Paul Akley) and the late Theresa L. Rooney Russell. Brother of Margaret Lock. Also survived by 18 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Mass 10:30 AM Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at St. Joseph on the Brandywine, 10 Old Church Road, Wilmington, DE 19807 where friends may call after 10 AM. Burial Lawn Croft Cemetery.
Memorial gifts may be made to Seasons Hospice, 300 Biddle Avenue, Suite 205, Newark, DE 19702.