Rita E. Rooney, nee Healey, dearly beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of John (Kimberly), James (Victoria) and Mary Anne Rooney; cherished grandmother of John Patrick, Michael, James, Joseph and John Edward; dear sister of Agnes (Norm) Both and the late Emmett, the late Margaret (“Mac”) McCormick and the late Monica (Russ) McParland; fond sister-in-law, aunt and friend of many. Funeral Saturday 9 a.m. from Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge, to Our Lady Mother of the Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Gifted pianist and faithful church organist for more than 50 years. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Carmelite Monastery, 1101 N. River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. 708-456-8300 ; www.cumberlandchapels.com
