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Patricia Rooney, the widow of Steelers owner Dan Rooney, has passed away. She was 88.
“My family and I regret the passing of my mother, Patricia,” Steelers President Art Rooney II said in a statement released by the Steelers. ‘She helped raise nine children while supporting my career with the Steelers and his time as ambassador to Ireland. This is a sad day for our family.
Not only did my mother mean so much to all of us in the family, but she gave so much of her time and energy to help those in need in the Pittsburgh community. She will leave a lasting impression on so many people and organizations in our area, especially the Salvation Army and many organizations in the North Side of Pittsburgh, where my parents called home.
‘We will celebrate her life and the memories we have of her during this challenging time for our family. We appreciate everyone with your thoughts and prayers. ”
“Patricia was passionately committed to her faith, the wonderful family she and Dan raised and worshiped, the Pittsburgh community and the Steelers organization,” Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement via the Associated Press. “She was also one of the most passionate football fans you could ever meet and very proud of the number of female fans around the world.”
Patricia and Dan Rooney were married in 1952. Dan Rooney passed away in 2017.
We express our condolences to the Rooney family and the Steelers organization.