Patricia Rooney, the wife of the late Ambassador Daniel M. Rooney, passed away on Saturday. The NFL and Pittsburgh community reacted with sadness and offered their comfort to the Rooney family and Steelers organization.
— NFL (@NFL) January 31, 2021
Statement from George H. McCaskey on the passing of Patricia Rooney: pic.twitter.com/Db49HOyYov
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) January 31, 2021
Statement from Saints Owner Gayle Benson on the passing of Patricia Rooney: pic.twitter.com/KN0IFyfW7Q
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) January 31, 2021
“We are saddened by the passing of Patricia Rooney, the matriarch of the Rooney family and the Pittsburgh Steelers.”
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) January 31, 2021
Full statement from Arthur Blank 👇https://t.co/NNcNTW7ffS
Chairman & CEO Clark Hunt on the passing of Mrs. Rooney: “My family and I extend our heartfelt condolences to Art Rooney, the Rooney family and the entire Steelers organization on the loss of Patricia Rooney.
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) January 31, 2021
She was a woman of tremendous character, compassion and strength, and along with my mother Norma, Mrs. Rooney was one of the most passionate football fans I’ve ever known. The entire Steelers family is in our prayers.”
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) January 31, 2021
Statement from David Tepper on the passing of Patricia Rooney: pic.twitter.com/KFmTbRZ73N
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) January 31, 2021
our hearts and prayers are with the Rooney family 💙 pic.twitter.com/qpx78yl0iz
— Los Angeles Chargers (@Chargers) January 31, 2021
Cardinals Owner Michael Bidwill on the passing of Patricia Rooney: pic.twitter.com/7YOmGJ9bxG
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) January 31, 2021
Rest In Peace, Patricia Rooney, matriarch of the Steelers. My condolences and prayers to Art and the entire Rooney family.
— Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) January 31, 2021
We mourn the passing of @Steelers matriarch Patricia Rooney, wife of the late Ambassador Dan Rooney and mother of Steelers President Art Rooney II.
— NFL Alumni (@NFLAlumni) January 31, 2021
Mrs. Rooney was kind friend to many, many Steelers alumni over the years R.I.P. pic.twitter.com/VuPIR4CT1O
We join friends across America & Ireland in mourning the passing of Patricia (Regan) Rooney. Daughter of Mayo immigrants, wife of Ambassador Dan Rooney, mother to nine beloved children, she made a great impact in Ireland, as in her beloved Pittsburgh. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam pic.twitter.com/uHq770LbvF
— Embassy of Ireland USA (@IrelandEmbUSA) January 31, 2021
"My prayers are with the Rooney family, as is my confidence that [Mrs. Rooney] has raised the younger generations to carry on her spirit of charity and concern for all," Bishop Zubik said.https://t.co/ZF1SG79uzg
— Diocese of Pgh (@DioPitt) January 31, 2021
Mrs. Rooney will forever be a part of #Pittsburgh.
— City of Pittsburgh (@Pittsburgh) January 31, 2021
We remember a lifetime North Side resident, a lover of our parks, & matriarch of the @steelers family. https://t.co/VoKjjtDbn1
Mayor @billpeduto issued the following statement on the passing of Patricia Rooney, wife of late Ambassador Daniel M. Rooney: pic.twitter.com/yIFgvQPwJO
— Office of the Mayor (@TheNextPGH) January 31, 2021
Our hearts broke when we heard the news of Mrs. Rooney’s passing. Today, we offer our sincere condolences to the Rooney Family and to all of @steelers Nation. 💛 (part 1) pic.twitter.com/deVbOOy5xG
— Pittsburgh Parks (@pittsburghparks) January 31, 2021
The Penguins offer our sincere condolences to the Rooney family and Steelers nation 💛🖤
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) January 31, 2021
“We are praying for the entire Rooney family and Steelers organization. Mrs. Rooney made a lasting impact in our region and her presence will be greatly missed. We are blessed to have known her and called her a friend these many years.”
— Saint Vincent College (@MySaintVincent) January 31, 2021
-SVC President Father Paul Taylor, O.S.B. https://t.co/aPD36TEdk3
Robert Morris University joins the entire Pittsburgh community in mourning the passing of Patricia Rooney, an emeritus member of the university’s Board of Trustees and a former RMU professor.
— Dr. Chris Howard (@DrChrisHoward) January 31, 2021
The University’s statement on the passing of Patricia Rooney is below. pic.twitter.com/3Pov4T2PwZ
“On behalf of the entire Duquesne University family, I extend my deepest sympathy to the Rooney family on the passing of their beloved mother, Patricia. She was a woman of uncommon dignity, grace and humility." Read the statement by President Ken Gormley: https://t.co/8hG4sq71nY pic.twitter.com/dGWZpbCdon
— Duquesne University (@duqedu) January 31, 2021
Rest Easy 🙏🏽💛 https://t.co/M7H1MnwJQF
— James Conner (@JamesConner_) January 31, 2021
My thoughts are with the Rooney family during this difficult time. https://t.co/nhDeiKtMES
— TJ Watt (@_TJWatt) January 31, 2021
RIP Mrs. Rooney 😔 Praying for you and the family 🙏🏾 https://t.co/TR0EiIE2SL
— JuJu Smith-Schuster (@TeamJuJu) January 31, 2021
RIP Mrs. Rooney
— Zach Banner (@ZBNFL) January 31, 2021
My condolences to the entire Rooney Family 🙏🏾
— Terrell Edmunds (@rell_island6) January 31, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Rooney family. 🙏🏼 https://t.co/Zp8yLsSPjm
— Eddie Faulkner (@coachfaulk) January 31, 2021
Praying for the Rooney family 🙏🏼 https://t.co/Kfx0BBwQns
— Alex Highsmith (@highsmith34) January 31, 2021
— Diontae Johnson (@Juiceup__3) January 31, 2021
Deepest condolences to the Rooney family! #RIP🙏🏽 https://t.co/9CUu9dkxwc
— Josh Dobbs (@josh_dobbs1) January 31, 2021
— Jaylen Samuels (@JaySam1k) January 31, 2021
🙏🏾 lovely women. https://t.co/Pj9qizp6bF
— stephon tuitt (@DOCnation_7) January 31, 2021
— JamesJPierre💰📚📚 (@TuneLight1) January 31, 2021
The NFL lost a matriarch in Pat Rooney. She embodied the spirit of Pittsburgh in how she lived her life. She impacted everyone she met, and inspired and nurtured in her own uniquely genuine way. RIP Pat and we celebrate the virtues you & Dan have bestowed upon us all.
— Bill Cowher (@CowherCBS) January 31, 2021
🙏🏾...love the Rooney Family
— . (@Ike_SwagginU) January 31, 2021
Prays... https://t.co/xdhajn0uM7
We lost a great one
— Brett Keisel (@bkeisel99) January 31, 2021
Love you Mrs. Rooney pic.twitter.com/nMBjBD1Elj
You were truly loved.
— Ryan Shazier (@RyanShazier) January 31, 2021
R.I.P Mrs. Rooney
Mrs. Rooney was a beautiful woman! She was so kind, caring & loving. She will be missed, & I am forever grateful to her, Mr. Rooney and their family. Tell the old man we miss him. Rest in Paradise 👑!! #GeauxSteelers
— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) January 31, 2021
RIP🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾• @steelers We mourn the loss of Patricia Rooney, wife of the late Ambassador Daniel M. Rooney. https://t.co/lQeuywwJ8Z
— James Harrison (@jharrison9292) January 31, 2021
We will miss you
— Will Allen (@WillAllenWAF) January 31, 2021
You gave so much to so many
Such a beautiful soul
Rest peacefully
🙏🏽🙏🏽💔💔
Steelers mourn the loss of Patricia Rooney, 88 https://t.co/9aYvi6gHBO
Steeler Nation lost a wonderful woman tonight. A few months after my daughter was born, Mrs Rooney picked out a game day outfit for her first game. She picked it out personally. Delivered it personally. It’s the football business but it’s the Steeler family. #Steelers https://t.co/WC8QYASfaY
— Chad Brown (@chadbrown94) January 31, 2021
Awesome awesome woman!!! https://t.co/Q2o3Vxe7T5
— Jeff Reed (@TheRealJeffReed) January 31, 2021
We sure did, how sweet and great was she. She will be missed. https://t.co/s2cUsWqSQS
— Alan Faneca (@afan66) January 31, 2021
RIP Mrs. Rooney. I always looked forward to seeing you and Mr. Rooney at dinner on Saturday nights before the games. One very special lady.
— Bruce Arians (@BruceArians) January 31, 2021
We’ll miss you Mrs. Rooney! You carried yourself with class and elegance. You had a Wonderful spirit. Rest in Heaven, and tell your hubby we love and miss him as well! https://t.co/CXYnuDBPtc
— Max Starks IV (@maxstarks78) January 31, 2021
Very sorry to hear of the death of Patricia Rooney in Pittsburgh. A champion of education, she was a great friend @DCU and supporter as we created Ireland's first University Faculty of Education @DCU_IoE Sympathies to @steelers family pic.twitter.com/pXpQ6LXp8C
— Daire Keogh (@DaireKeogh) January 31, 2021
Pittsburgh has lost one of our most charitable & giving citizens! She will leave a lasting imprint on our city. My sincere condolences to the entire Rooney family on the passing of their matriarch, Patricia Rooney! https://t.co/qvDiX2Ep45
— Austin Davis (@RepDavis35) January 31, 2021
The Rooney’s were a Pittsburgh institution and were involved so deeply in our community even beyond football. They were generous, civic minded and great champions for this region - particularly the North Side.
— Senator Jay Costa (@Senatorcosta) January 31, 2021
Patricia will be missed by us as she now joins her husband Dan. https://t.co/7GmIJcR5ad
I had the privilege of meeting Patricia Rooney when her family invited me to a game at the Heinz Stadium. She epitomised the spirit of Irish America, as American as the #NFL but proud of her Irish heritage. She & her husband, Dan, were widely admired during their time in Ireland https://t.co/MitVFjMNnk
— Daniel Mulhall (@DanMulhall) January 31, 2021
All of us at The Ireland Funds are remembering Patricia Rooney, beloved wife of our Co-Founder, the late Amb. Dan Rooney. Mrs. Rooney was a constant presence at our events in Pittsburgh and beyond and will be deeply missed. Our thoughts are with the entire Rooney family. pic.twitter.com/xn5jqiP5y2
— The Ireland Funds (@TheIrelandFunds) January 31, 2021
The Salvation Army Western Pennsylvania Division sends its prayers and condolences to the Rooney family as Pittsburgh mourns the loss of a wonderful Christian woman, Patricia Rooney, a dedicated supporter of The Salvation Army. We are grateful for the blessings of her compassion. pic.twitter.com/Q4TjshTsHa
— The Salvation Army WPA (@SalArmyPGH) February 1, 2021