Obituary of Michael G. Rooney

Michael G. Rooney, 67, of Glastonbury, beloved husband of Donna Rooney, died Saturday January 14, 2017 at Manchester Memorial Hospital. Born May 28, 1949 in Springfield, VT, son of the late George A. and Helvi Rooney he had lived in Glastonbury for the past 43 years. Prior to his retirement he was a systems manager for the Travelers Insurance Co. Michael received his BA from Tufts University. He was past president of the Travelers Employees Club, Chairman of the Travelers Retirees Club. In earlier years he was active in the Glastonbury Basketball Association, was active in the Glastonbury Senior Citizens Center and volunteered for numerous organizations. Besides his wife he is survived by 2 sons Charles M. Rooney and his wife Tracy of Bloomfield, William G. Rooney of Suffield, a daughter Amanda I. Budny and her husband Anthony of Silver Spring, MD. He was predeceased by 2 brothers Gerald and James Rooney. A memorial service will be held on Friday Jan. 20 at 12noon in the Universalist Church, 433 Fern St., West Hartford. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Red Cross, 209 Farmington Ave., Farmington, CT. 06032 or to Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, 103 Vision Way, Bloomfield, CT. 06002. For online condolences please visit www.mulryanfh.com.