John E. Rooney, 85, of Northvale, NJ and Marco Island, FL, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Beloved husband of 61 years to the late Martha E. Rooney (ne Bollman). Loving father of Beth Rooney and Patrick Rooney. Dear brother of Marilyn Makinen.
John was a US Air Force Veteran. He was the longest serving New Jersey State Assemblyman in the state’s history and was a former Mayor of Northvale. John was a salesman for US Electrical Motors and Toshiba in Houston, TX for many years.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 21, 2025 at 1 PM at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s memory may be made to the Northvale Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 196 Firenze St, Northvale, NJ 07647.
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My condolences to the family , may he rest in peace
John supported the environment and worked hard for those critical issues all those years he was in the assembly. We met for the first time at an Assembly Committee hearing on striped bass regulations. I learned he was a diehard striped bass fisherman like me, and we became good friend despite the fact I was a democrat and he a republican. We did many charter trips together over the years until he could not go on boats anymore. He was a great angler, and I have pictures to prove it of him holding big striped bass. We called each other so he would get updates on my fishing trips. I would ask about his wife and kids, who he loved dearly. I will really miss the calls from my long-time friend.
Our sincere condolences to the Rooney Family Sending special thoughts and prayers.
Patrick,
I am so very sorry for your loss.
I will always cherish the wonderful memories of the time I spent with your father.
Lisa Randall
Very sorry to hear this news. John was a good friend and always willing to help
May his memory be a blessing
Patrick and Beth,
Very saddened to learn of your dad’s passing. Fondest memories of him (and your mom) from when we were growing up. May he and your mom both rest easy, and may you all find peace and solace in the knowledge that theirs were lives incredibly well lived.
Jim Frangione