•Rooney, John S., Holley: John S. Rooney, age 90, passed away at his home on December 7, 2015. John was born January 4, 1925 in Portsmouth, VA to the late John and Mabel (Doughti) Rooney. John served his country in the Navy on the USS WASP during World War II. John is survived by his wife June, sons; Jimmy (Carrie) Rooney, Matt (April) Rooney, daughters; Laurie Lee Roonie, Donna (Jason) Gashel, step-children; Joe Zajaczkowski, Melody Zajaczkowski, Kathy (Jim) Clark, Mary Hofstra and daughter-in-law; Pam Rooney.
There are no prior calling hours. John’s Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, December 17th at 9:00AM at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, 11 South Main St. Holley, NY. Memorial contributions in John’s name may be made to St. Mary’s Church or to the Hamlin VFW Post 6703. John and his family are in the care of Christopher Mitchell Funeral Homes, Inc. of Holley. To share a special memory of John, please visit www.christophermitchell.com
