James Albert Rooney, 86, of Reisterstown, MD died Fri. October 17th at the Northwest Hospital Center in Randallstown, MD.
James was born in Dorchester, MA the son of the late Francis and Sara G. (Clarke) Rooney. He was a graduate of Boston College and he served honorably with the US Navy in WW II. James was an accountant with Western Auto, where he worked for 30 years. He was a devoted member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Glyndon. James loved baseball and was a member of the Oriole Advocates.
Dorothy, his beloved wife of 56 years, predeceased him in October of 2007.
James is survived by his children: James Francis Rooney and his wife Julie of Portola Valley, CA, Madeleine Rooney and her friend Anita Holloway of Chicago, IL and Thomas Rooney of Westminster, MD. He is the grandfather of James William, Zachary, Marcus and Abigail Rooney.
A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday Dec. 6th at 11:00 AM at Cemetery on the Plain in Windham, NH.
Memorial Contributions to: Boston College, Office of University Advancement, 140 Commonwealth Ave., Chestnut Hill, MA 02467.
Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH is handling the arrangements.
For online condolences, please view the obituary at www.douglasandjohnson.com