Kevin Thomas Rooney

Kevin Thomas Rooney, age 51, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Mary Ann Rooney, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 20, 2018. Born in Queens, NY, Kevin had been a Fairfield resident for the last 20 years. He was a graduate of Archbishop Molloy High School in Queens and received his Bachelors degree from the State University of New York at Oswego. Kevin loved to be outdoors and spent his weekends planting, pruning, weeding and composting in his beautiful garden. He also enjoyed hiking, spending time at the beach, and tailgating at Penn State Football games. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, son and brother who delighted in time spent with his family and friends. Survivors in addition to his wife Mary Ann include two beloved children, Catherine E. Rooney and James V. Rooney of Fairfield; his mother, Anna Rooney of Queens, NY; two brothers, Joseph A. Rooney, Jr. and his wife Jean Marie of Fairfield and Sean H. Rooney and his wife Eidileen of Queens, NY; a sister, Eileen A. Butler and her husband John of Darien; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Joseph A. Rooney and a brother, Vincent Rooney. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 149 South Pine Creek Road, Fairfield. Interment will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Friends may greet the family Monday from 4-8 p.m. in the Spear-Miller Funeral Home, 39 South Benson Road, Fairfield. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Hope Lodge, 132 West 32nd Street, New York, NY 10001. For information or to offer an online condolence please visit www.SpearMillerFuneralHome.com