ROONEY, Gerald Patrick

Died peacefully at Nazareth House on April 14, 2023, aged 82 years. Much loved husband of Kaye. Cherished Father and father-in-law of Simon and Dee, Jane and Rob, Gerard and Melissa, Amanda and James. Much loved “Grandin” of his treasured and so adored Grandchildren Anna, Beth, Patrick, Joseph, Luca and Cristian. Son of the late Kath and late Howard and loved brother of the late Howard, John, Callista and Marie. Fondly remembered uncle of all his nieces and nephews and their families.
Rest in Peace.
Special thanks to the staff at Nurse Maude who cared for Gerald so lovingly throughout his illness, and to those at Nazareth House where he spent his final night. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude would be appreciated and can be made online directly at their website www.nursemaude.org.nz... Messages to the family of Gerald Rooney, 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. Gerald has chosen to donate his body to science. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at Christ the King Church, 90 Greers Road, Burnside, Christchurch on Tuesday, April 18, at 1.30pm.