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Michael J. Rooney, 61, of New Castle passed away Monday afternoon, March 15, 2021. Mike was born December 16, 1959, in New Castle, a son of John A. and Rebecca V. (Fazzone) Rooney.
A lifelong area resident, he graduated from New Castle High School in 1977. Mike was a member of Holy Spirit Parish of New Castle – St. Mary’s Church. For more than 20 years, he was employed by the City of New Castle, serving as the Director of Public Works. He previously worked for Shenango China and as a foreman for Menichino Paving, both New Castle.
He had a lifelong passion for sports, especially baseball, and participated in the New Castle Softball League for decades. Mike always looked forward to being in attendance for his son’s games and spending time with his daughter. He always wanted to make everyone around him laugh.
Mike is survived by a daughter, McKenzie Rooney, New Castle; two sons, Jordon Rooney, Pittsburgh; and Nicholas Hedglin, New Castle; three sisters, Maureen Rooney, Cranberry Twp., PA; Erin Rooney, New Castle; and Colleen Rooney, Edinburg. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, great-nephews and great-nieces.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents.
Calling hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. Friday (3-19-21) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 111 W. Falls St., New Castle. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday (3-20-21) in Holy Spirit Parish – St. Mary Church, 124 N. Beaver St., New Castle.
Lord God, you are attentive to the voice of our pleading. Give Mike eternal rest, O Lord, and may your light shine on him forever. Let us find in your Son comfort in our sadness, certainty in our doubt, and courage to live through this hour. Make our faith strong through Christ our Lord. Amen.