About Fred B. Rooney
Lived 1925 – 2019 (aged 94). Fred B. Rooney was an American politician.
Career Political career Rooney served as a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 18th district from November 5, 1958, until his resignation on August 6, 1963. He later he went into business for himself, representing Conrail, the Association of American Railroads, and the American Iron and Steel Institute.
In 2009, a portion of Pennsylvania Route 378 in Bethlehem from US 22 to the Hill to Hill Bridge was renamed the Fred B. Rooney Highway, recognizing his role in the creation of that portion of the highway.
Personal life Rooney's nephew T. J. Rooney also served in the Pennsylvania General Assembly.
Death Rooney died at his home in Washington, D.C., on December 23, 2019. He was 94.
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Who was Fred B. Rooney?
American politician
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Fred B. Rooney was born on 6 November 1925 in Bethlehem.
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Fred B. Rooney died on 23 December 2019 in Washington, D.C..
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Fred B. Rooney was a politician.
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