Calling Hours: 2 to 5 pm Sunday October 30, 2016
Mass: 9:45 Monday October 31, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Church, Bronxville
Eugene J. Rooney passed away tragically at White Plains Hospital on October 27, 2016 with his family by his side to send him off to heaven in peace. He is survived by his heartbroken wife Maureen. Loving father of Patricia (Michael) Milo, Barbara (Peter) Tartaglia , Karen (John) Todor and Eugene Jr.(Christine) and Grandfather of Lauren, Michael, Sarah, Nicholas, Eugene III, Sean and Caroline. He is also survived by his sister MaryEllen and brother Thaddeus. He is predeceased by his brothers John, Thomas, Packie and sister Kathleen. He has numerous nieces and nephews who looked up to him and countless friends who adored him, especially his brother and sister in law, Joe and Margaret Menton. It is impossible to describe what a truly exceptional man he was. He was born on February 5,1935 County Leitrim, Ireland . He grew up working on a farm to help support his family. Although he loved his family and homeland very much he was forced to set out in search of a better life. After spending 5 years in England he boarded a ship in Cobh, Cork to pursue the American dream. It was on the ship that he met the love of his life, Maureen. During 56 years of happy marriage they raised 4 children and built a construction and Real Estate Business in Greenwich Village, NY. His skills along with his honesty and integrity propelled him to the top of his profession with his work appearing in magazines. He loved to work but loved his family more. We Love You and you will live aways and forever in our hearts and minds. Calling hours at the Fred H McGrath & Son Funeral Home, Bronxville between the hours of 2 to 5 pm Sunday, October 30, 2016. Mass of Christian Burial St. Joseph’ s Church, Bronxville on Monday October 31, 2016 at 9:45 am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, NY.
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