John P. Rooney, Jr., 69, died June 4, 2016 in Manitowoc.

He was born April 17, 1947 in Norwalk, CT, son of the late Rose (Kardos) and John P. Rooney Sr. He graduated from Brian McMahon High School in 1965 and from Elmhurst College in Elmhurst, IL in 1969. John served his country in Vietnam from 1970 to 1971. He married Kim Stephens on March 17, 1994 in Brattleboro, VT.

John served as a reporter, News Editor and Managing Editor of the Herald Times Reporter from 1980 to 1993. He was owner of Desert Jack's Bar and Grill from 1994 to 2004. Before retirement he also worked for Holiday House of Manitowoc County, Inc.

Throughout his career he served on the Manitowoc-Two Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce and the United Way Board of Directors. He served 30 years on the Lakeshore All-Sports Hall of Fame Executive Committee.

He is survived by his wife, Kim and their sons, Ian and Logan; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harold and Ruthann Stephens; sister-in-law, Denise (Joel) Sundquist and brother-in-law, Scott (Melissa) Stephens. He is also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents.

An Irish Wake Life Celebration Social will be held from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center, 620 North Water Street, Manitowoc, located on the south property of the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers the family is requesting the funds be used toward something special with your loved ones.

The family would like to thank all the health care professionals, family and friends who helped prolong and enhance his journey.