Leo Rooney Obituary

Hey Big Guy - I was talking to Bobbie last night and I let her know about how we lost Andy this weekend. It's been really tough knowing that I lost you and my brother in the past two months. So say hi to Andy and have a cocktail with him for me. Love, Eddie

PAT,WILL SADLY MISS LEO AS HE WAS A VERY GENTLE HUMAN BEING AND THE SAME FOR YOUR MOTHER FLORENCE.GOD BLESS YOU.

Bobby:
I have just been made aware of your tremendous loss. Leo was much, much to young to leave us. But he left us with so many wonderful memories. My most heartfelt sympathy at the time of great personal sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Pat,
Jane and I would like to express our deepest sympathies at the loss of your brother.
Jane and I remember growing up with both of you. Spending time at the VFW, having your parents baby-sit us, going all through grade and high schools.
Although we haven't kept in touch Jane and I will always remember the sweet and kind person Leo was.

Bobby,
Although we have never met, we want your to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Cathy and Jane Keable

Dear Pat & Rhonda,

I wanted to extend my deepest sympathies to both of you. How difficult today was for both of you and your girls and I wish this horrible tragedy never happened. Always know Leo will be with all of you in everything you do and everywhere you go. He was such a strong force in your lives and the lives of your girls and that will never diminish. All the great things I have been remembering about Leo, I'm sure you all have thousands and thousands of those memories so many that it will keep a smile on your faces for years and years to come.
John reminded me about a great memory of Leo and now everytime I think of that I will have a smile on my face and a secret laugh with him!! He reminded me about when we would be bowling and if I did good everyone would say "That's it Sue" and Leo shortened it to "Titsue" and that is what he would call me. Look at all the people who came to pay their respects today!! People just kept coming and coming it goes to show you when you knew Leo you were a friend for life.
Pat like you said to me today keep a smile on your face Leo would have wanted it that way. Well I am saying the same back to you Keep a smile on your face and stay strong...

I love you both and you're girls are beautiful!!!

Dear Bobby,
I am so sorry for your loss. I was shocked to hear the news. My deepest sympathies to you, your family and friends.

hell of a rememberence at blueberry hill!!! Leo would have loved it!! He was always happy and through all his pain, Inever heard him complain. He will be missed by us all. So sorry for your and our loss.

I'm very sorry I only knew the "Leo" at work. The world has lost s great man. I hope your family will wear his shirts and continue to celebrate his life forever.

Bobby,
Mitch and I are so very sorry for you and your family, Leo was truly the most genuine and most giving person we new. His silliness and love for life will be missed so much. We are all so very lucky to have had Leo in our lives.

Hugs from Heaven

When you feel a gentle breeze
Caress you when you sigh
It's a hug sent from Heaven
From a loved one way up high.

If a soft and tender raindrop
Lands upon your nose
They've added a small kiss
As fragile as a rose.

If a song you hear fills you
With a feeling of sweet love
It's a hug sent from Heaven
From someone special up above.

If you awaken in the morning
To a bluebird's chirping song
It's music sent from Heaven
To cheer you all day long.

If tiny little snowflakes
Land upon your face
It's a hug sent from Heaven
Trimmed with Angel lace.

So keep the joy in your heart
If you're lonely and feel no end
Hugs that are sent from
Heaven
A broken heart will mend.

Dear Bobbie, I will remember Leo as a larger than life personality ,quick witted ,loud, fun-loving man . I'm glad I got to know him . I will miss him and will think about him when I need a laugh to keep me going when times get tough .

Dear Bobby and the Rooney family,
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Leo is an unforgetable Soul, who has left his mark on many lives and touched so many people. He was and will always be very special to our family and remember, although he is not physically here, just look around, he'll always be will you!
May God be with you during this difficult time and may you find comfort in knowing you'll be together again, one day in heaven.
Love Bill, Kim & Ryan Suhanek

My deepest condolences Bobby and family.. Rest in peace Leo, you will be missed..

Bobby:
I had the pleasure of working with Leo for about 10yrs, and w/you for a year or so till you left Palatine. I'm so sorry for your loss. He will leave an ache in the hearts of all that knew him. May God give you strength, and ease your pain.

So sorry about your loss, I did not know Leo very well but remember seeing him at work. May the Lord give you comfort at this time and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

WELL BIG GUY I WAS ALWAYS HOPING THIS DAY WOULD NEVER COME. I'VE KNOWN YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FOR ALL YOUR FIFTY YEARS AND I'M REALLY GOING TO MISS YOU.GROWING UP WITH YOU AND PAT AND KEITH AND GREG IS SOMETHING I'LL NEVER FORGET. THE GOOFY STUPID THINGS OUR FOLKS USE TO DO BOWLING OR THE TIME WE ALL WENT FOR A PICNIC WITH ALL THOSE PEOPLE FROM LOU'S TAVERN AND BOWLMAR WHEN MY FATHER TOOK THE ENTIRE HALF BARREL OF BEER AT PUT IT BETWEEN HIS LEGS IN THE CAR AS MY MOTHER WAS DRIVING OR THE TIMES THE FAMILIES HAD FUN AT KIWANIS PARK. I HOPE KEITH AND YOUR MOM AND DAD MET YOU AT THE GATE WHEN YOU ARRRIVED. WE WILL ALL BE VERY SAD DOWN HERE BECAUSE WHEN YOU LEFT TO SOON, IT TORE A LARGE PIECE OF OUR HEARTS OUT.WE'LL ALL GET BY FOR NOW UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN. SAY HELLO TO MY FRIENDS UP THERE BULLWINKLE ,WOLF,MAX, SHADOW AND WIZARD. BEFORE THEY PASSED AWAY I TOLD THEM TO KEEP CLOSE TO YOUR FAMILY AND KEITH SO THEY WOULDN'T BEEN ALONE TOO LONG. THE TEARS ARE OVERWHELMING ME SO GOOD BYE MY DEAREST FRIEND AND BROTHER . TILL WE MEET AGAIN DENNIS

So sorry for your loss, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief.

To the Rooney Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. This news is so devastating and I can not imagine what you all are going through. I keep thinking what a profound loss this is for everyone then I turned it around and thought what a loss it would have been for all of us if we had never known Leo. We all have been touched and enriched just for knowing him and being his friend and I feel so honored for being one of those people.

Dear Leo,
I have so many memories of you and I will always hold them in a special place within my heart. From the first time I met you and your wonderful family over 20 years ago to the time you and Pat saved my Dad from getting beat up at John's bachelor party. All the bowling tournaments and trips, especially the one to Niagra Falls when you talked all the guys into getting their ear pierced, I have the pictures somewhere with the look of shock and pain on all their faces. Only you could talk everyone into that!!! To the huge block parties that no-one would ever miss and smelt fishing on Lake Michigan (I would have never got up that early for anyone else). I remember requesting "Hotel California" for you at my wedding and you & I dancing to it. I still can remember me saying "Leo, I can not dance to this" and you saying SSHH just dance!! I always looked forward to the friday night bowling night to see you and all of our friends. I am grateful to John for introducing me to you and all of them and I can honestly say those were one of the best times of my life. It is sad when things in life take you in different directions and life in general takes over and I am so sorry that we lost touch. Leo, you were always larger than life and "tuns o fun" and I will never forget you.
I love you dear friend and rest in peace....

Bobby, my deepest condolences to you and the family. My prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow. Leo was a good and loving man!

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dear Bobbie, Please know that you & Leo's family have been in my thoughts and prayers since learning of your loss. May the Lord shine his face upon you all and bring you peace. Though he was here for such a short time, he touched alot of lives with his jovial spirit.You have many good memories to keep you smiling for a long time to come. God rest his sweet soul.

I only knew Leo for a short time but what a great guy and he will be missed.

My deepest condolences Bobby. We will miss Leo up here in WH! He was a great guy who always wore a smile and made everyone laugh. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers as is Leo.
God Bless!

Bobby, I just learned about Leo from the Holland rep to Alro. Words cannot express my feelings and thoughts for you. Know you and Leo are in my prayers and I will see you Saturday at St. Barbara's. I love you, girl!

Bobby

My thoughts and prayers are with you both

I will miss Leo in the morning yelling PA PA!

So sorry for your loss. God bless you all with cheerful memories of Leo! He will remain in spirit and in the hearts of all who love him. He is celebrating "up there." (smile) Wishing you God's comfort now and always.

Dear Roberta,
I had the pleasure to meet with you and Leo at Mildred and Jim’s anniversary party. Please accept my sincere condolences at the loss of your husband.
Love, Fred Lorenz (cousin)