Robert Wayne "Rob" Rooney of Waldorf, MD died on Monday, August 20, 2012 at Civista Medical Center in La Plata, MD. He was 52 years old.

Mr. Rooney was a Retired Master Sgt. with the United States Air Force after serving 24 years and worked for six years as a facility maintenance manager at Vinnell Browne Root (a U.S. contractor based in Turkey). He played guitar in a band known as Long Way From Home throughout the U.S. and overseas. He was known as a good mentor to his coworkers. He was also a good father, husband, and friend.

Son of the late James R. Rooney and the living Barbara A. Tolson.

Predeceased by his father and one daughter Crystal Rooney.

Survived by his mother Barbara A. Tolson of Waldorf, MD; his wife Elena Fedotova; four sons Jimmy (Sarah) Rooney of Maricopa, AZ, Joey, Zach, and Nate Rooney, all of Minot, ND; one step-daughter Natasha Fedatova of Waldorf, MD; one brother Richard L. (Sandy) Rooney of Hollywood, MD; one sister Deborah Rooney of Annandale, VA; and one grandchild Raina Rooney.

Visitation: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 from 9:30AM until time of Funeral Service at 11:30AM at Raymond Funeral Chapel (5635 Washington Avenue, La Plata, MD 20646). Clergy: Rev. Chris Bryant. Interment: MD Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham, MD.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society (South Atlantic Division, 8219 Town Center Drive, Baltimore, MD 21236).

Arrangements provided by Raymond Funeral Service.