FATHER ROBERT'S OBITUARY
Rev. Robert Barrett Rooney, 85, passed away with family at his side on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022 at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital Lincoln. Born in Greeley, NE on November 20,1936 to Harry and Mary Virginia Rooney. Father Rooney attended St. Thomas Seminary in Denver, receiving his bachelor’s and master’s degrees, and was ordained into the priesthood in 1962. Fr. Bob was befriended and beloved by his parish families and friends across the Grand Island Diocese for over fifty years. Aside from his pastoral duties, his passions included teaching, counseling, working as a hospital chaplain, and authoring several books of wisdom and encouragement. Fr. Bob had a renowned sense of humor, loved family, music, outdoor activities, a good meal, all things Irish, the Boston Red Sox, and popcorn! Beloved uncle to many nieces, nephews and their families. Preceded in death by his parents, siblings: Mary Jane Sweet, Pat Rooney, Joe Rooney, Jerry Rooney, Karen Colleran, and Jill Rooney. Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Church in Greeley, NE on Tuesday, May 3. Rosary 10:00 a.m., Mass 11:00 a.m., Interment at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Fr. Bob’s family is deeply grateful to the staff at Madonna for the extraordinary care and love he received through the years. Memorials in lieu of flowers to: The Madonna Foundation, madonna.org/foundation, and The Catholic Diocese of Grand Island, gidiocese.org |