In Memory Of
Rev. Johnj."Jj" Rooney
1931
2016
Rev. Johnj."Jj" Rooney
August 26, 1931 — April 19, 2016
ALBANY - Rev. John J. "JJ" Rooney, 84, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at the Teresian House.
Fr. Rooney was born on August 26, 1931 in Albany and was the son of the late Patrick F. and Delia (Kelly) Rooney. He served as pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Albany and Mary Immaculate in Watervliet, NY. He was ordained May 26, 1962.
He loved climbing mountains and running marathons. He received many medals and trophies for his accomplishments. He served as a reservist in the US Navy and had a short career with Niagara Mohawk prior to joining the priesthood.
During a sabbatical in Rome studying theology in 1986, Fr. met with Pope John Paul II during an audience.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Martin F. "Bud" Rooney and his wife Jane, Hugh P. Rooney, sisters, Anne Rooney, and Sr. Patrick Rooney, L.S.P.
Fr. Rooney is survived by his sister-in-law Mary A. Rooney. He was Uncle "JJ" to several nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Fr. had several loyal friends, especially Louise Schrecongost.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Sacred Heart Church, 33 Walter Street, Albany. Friends are invited to call preceding the Mass from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Entombment will immediately follow the Mass at St. Agnes Cemetery in Menands.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Church, 33 Walter St., Albany, NY 12204 in loving memory of Rev. John J. "JJ" Rooney.
Fr. Rooney was born on August 26, 1931 in Albany and was the son of the late Patrick F. and Delia (Kelly) Rooney. He served as pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Albany and Mary Immaculate in Watervliet, NY. He was ordained May 26, 1962.
He loved climbing mountains and running marathons. He received many medals and trophies for his accomplishments. He served as a reservist in the US Navy and had a short career with Niagara Mohawk prior to joining the priesthood.
During a sabbatical in Rome studying theology in 1986, Fr. met with Pope John Paul II during an audience.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Martin F. "Bud" Rooney and his wife Jane, Hugh P. Rooney, sisters, Anne Rooney, and Sr. Patrick Rooney, L.S.P.
Fr. Rooney is survived by his sister-in-law Mary A. Rooney. He was Uncle "JJ" to several nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Fr. had several loyal friends, especially Louise Schrecongost.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Sacred Heart Church, 33 Walter Street, Albany. Friends are invited to call preceding the Mass from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Entombment will immediately follow the Mass at St. Agnes Cemetery in Menands.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Church, 33 Walter St., Albany, NY 12204 in loving memory of Rev. John J. "JJ" Rooney.
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