Service Details
WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 2019
VISITATION: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
EUOLGIES: 6:00 p.m.
DRAEGER-LANGENDORF FUNERAL HOME
MARTY’S INTERMENT SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT CALVARY CEMETERY AT 10:00 a.m.
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MOUNT PLEASANT – Marty G. Rooney, 61, passed away at his residence on Thursday, May 23, 2019.
A lifelong resident of Racine, Marty was born on July 11, 1957, the son of the late John “Jack” and Inez (nee: McElvain) Rooney. He graduated from Horlick High School.
On January 29, 2011 he married Kelly McBride.
Marty worked for E.C. Styberg Engineering for over 42 years. He loved his job but enjoyed his free time even more. He was an avid biker and enjoyed his Harley. He loved to root for his favorite teams like the Cubs and Packers. He enjoyed fishing, grilling, bowling, skydiving, horseshoes, traveling, sailing and charter fishing, with his friends. However, he was happiest when in the company of his family, friends and especially his many pets.
In addition to his loving wife, Kelly McBride-Rooney, he is survived by his sons, Jake (Yana) Rooney and Joe Rooney; his stepchildren, Robert LaFleur, Brooke Monin and Niki Monin; his grandchildren, Abigail, Kacyn, Jacob, Abraham, Eli, Lincoln, Calden and Maeren; his sisters, Susan (Paul Harvey) Rooney, Peggy (John) Rooney; his brothers-in-law, Kevin (Jeanine) McBride, Pat McBride, Danny (Nancy) McBride, Tommy McBride; his nephew and nieces, Anthony Rooney, Maggie and Riley Woods; as well as many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Marty was also preceded in death by his best friend and brother-in-law, Shawn McBride.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 for a visitation from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. A service honoring his life will follow at 6:00 p.m. His interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery on Thursday, May 30th at 10:00 a.m. Please meet at the front gate of the cemetery before 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested.
The Rooney family extends a heartfelt thank you to the Mount Pleasant Police and EMT’s for going above and beyond in their efforts to save Marty and all the comfort and compassion they provided as well.
Ralph Derderian says
Marty my good friend, i will miss you. we were friends for over 30 yrs. My friend, you will be dearly missed by all of us. God bless you and your family.
your friend,
Ralph
Randy DeGroot says
A genuinely good person who honestly cared about others. I loved talking to and exchanging ideas and opinions with him. We didn’t always agree but I always respected his opinions because they were always well thought out. I will miss him, a truly rare soul.
Cindy (Small) Martin says
Kelly, Sue and Peggy,
You have my deepest sympathies. What a shock to lose someone so young and full of life. His fun loving spirit will be missed. Since I moved from Racine I hadn’t seen much of you guys but whenever I did see Marty and Kelly, we enjoyed talking. Wish I could make it down for the service but just know i’ll be thinking of all of you during this difficult time. Hold all of your precious memories dear.
Diana Gename says
I’m so sad to hear of Marty passing. Wish I could be there but out if state. All my love to the family from cousin Diana and hubby Brad
Rachel L Hulsey says
I am sorry for your loss. Marty was a great guy to work with and to hangout with.