Berlin: Richard P. Rooney, 81, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving wife and family. He leaves his Beloved wife Patricia (Normand) Rooney; a son Justin Rooney of Leicester; 2 daughters- Christine Rooney of PA and Elizabeth Rooney and her partner Beth Monahan of Worcester; and his angel granddaughter Hailey Rooney. He was predeceased by a daughter Katie Rooney and a sister Maryann Rooney. He also leaves 2 Stepdaughters, Melissa Nystrom of TX and Katie Kourembis of Lowell and 4 Step Grandchildren, Ryan, Owen, Violet and Roman.
Dick was born in Worcester, son of the late Elizabeth Rooney and graduated from Quinsigamond Community College, North Dakota University and earned his Master’s Degree in Psychology form Anna Maria College. He worked as a supervisor in the Welfare Department for the Commonwealth of MA for 35 years. He was a veteran of the US Army and enjoyed reading, listening to music, riding motorcycles with his friends "Als Pals" and most of all spending time with family.
Calling hours will be held on Friday April 11, 2025 from 4- 6 p.m. in Nordgren Memorial Chapel 300 Lincoln St. Worcester, MA 01605. A funeral service will follow at 6 pm in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dick’s memory may be made to St. Jude’s. For directions or to leave an online condolence message, please click guestbook link.