He is preceded in passing by his parents, Joseph and Mary; siblings, Eugene Roney, Marie Nelson, Patricia Athmann.
Jim is survived by his beloved wife, Sharon Roney, whom he married in 1968; children, Laurenda Roney, Shelly (Tony) Samborski; siblings, Maxine Flugaur, Irene King, Donna (Patrick) Kelly; brothers-in-law, Patrick Fahey and Richard (Charlotte) Fahey; sister-in-law, Mary (Todd) Nelson; several nieces and nephews; and many other family members and friends. Special thanks to the staff at Senior Helpers, for their love and care for Jim.
Jim was a loving husband and father, whose main concern was that his wife and daughters were taken care of. He was selfless in his devotion to his wife. He attended Ascension Catholic School, DeLaSalle High School, and Dunwoody. He was a proud lifetime Union Pipefitter with Pipefitters' Local 539. He retired in 2007 from the University of Minnesota. Jim was a classic car enthusiast, particularly with his '62 Bonneville. He enjoyed driving the car, working on it, and attending car shows.
Jim was a private, family oriented man, admired and respected by many. He will be greatly missed.
Join us to celebrate Jim's life on Saturday November 23, 2024, at The Church of the Ascension, 1723 N Bryant Ave, Minneapolis, MN. Visitation begins at 9 am and Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am.
