Martha E. Rooney (nee Bollmann), 84, of Northvale, NJ and Marco Island, FL, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Beloved wife of 61 years to former Northvale Mayor and Bergen County Assemblyman John E. Rooney. Cherished mother of Beth Rooney and Patrick Rooney (late wife Maureen Grace). Loving sister of Karl “Jimmy” Bollmann, Rosemarie Herring and the late Ingrid Casella and Dorothy Gwen Butler. Also survived by grandson John Luke, great-granddaughter Ginger as well as many other loving relatives and friends.
Martha worked at the MS Center at Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck for over 20 years. Prior to that she was an auto arbitrator for the Better Business Bureau in Paramus. Martha was a selfless volunteer and was a life member and past Captain of the Northvale Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
Visiting hours are Sunday, August 13, 2023 from 2-5 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, August 14, 2023 at 10 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Martha’s memory may be made to the Northvale Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 196 Firenze St, Northvale, NJ 07647.
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Martha was the sweetest, most gentle and kind person I have ever met. She was beloved by all who knew her. She loved challenges, new tasks and helping others. May her memory be a blessing.
A Northvale Icon for sure, my Condolences to the entire Rooney Family
I was so sorry to see that Martha had passed away. My sincere condolences to the Rooney Family.