Born in Moville, Ireland, Mrs. Rooney moved to Stuart in 1988 coming from West Babylon, New York.
She was a school crossing guard, but her most important job was being a mother, and grandmother. Mrs. Rooney was a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church and loved to play Mahjong.
Mrs. Rooney is survived by her daughter, Ellen McChesney; son, Peter Rooney Jr.; her grandchildren, and her great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years , Peter Rooney Sr. in 2011.