Fr. Robert ‘Bob’ Rooney
Fr. Robert Barrett Rooney, 85, passed away with family at his side on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022 at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Lincoln.
He was born in Greeley, Neb. on Nov. 20,1936 to Harry and Mary Virginia Rooney.
Father “Bob” 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!
He was a beloved uncle to many nieces, nephews and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Mary Jane Sweet, Pat Rooney, Joe Rooney, Jerry Rooney,
Karen Colleran and Jill Rooney.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at Sacred Heart Church in Greeley on Tuesday, May 3. Rosary will be at 10 a.m. and Mass at 11 a.m. Interment will be 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 can be directed to The Madonna Foundation, madonna.org/foundation or The Catholic Diocese of Grand Island, gidiocese.org
Condolences can be emailed to www.bmlfh. com Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements.