Sandra Joan Rooney

Sandra Joan Rooney, 53, of New Britain, CT passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 17, 2022 surrounded by family.  Sandy was born on August 30, 1968 in New Britain to George and Waltraud (Jahn) Streib.  She was a graduate of New Britain High School, the Ona Wilcox School of Nursing, and the University of Hartford, where she earned her degree in nursing. Sandy worked for 30 years at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, most recently in the dialysis unit.  She will be remembered for her incredible strength and bravery, her humor, and her unending devotion to her family.  Sandy’s passions for baking, traveling, gardening, listening to Harry Connick, Jr. and Duran Duran, and most importantly, spending time with those she loved, brought a smile to her face.

In addition to her mother Waltraud, Sandy is survived by her devoted husband of 26 years, Donald Rooney of New Britain; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and Robert Valentine of Jupiter, FL; Susan and James Briganti of Newington; Lisa and Jack Ramsdell of Newington; and Robert Williams of Raleigh, NC; along with nieces and nephews Christopher Valentine of Houston, TX, Michael and Sean Valentine of Jupiter, FL; Christine Glass and her husband Andrew of Newington, Kevin Briganti of Southington and Nicholas Briganti of Meriden; Michael Ramsdell of Rapid City, SD, and Amanda Ramsdell of Arlington, MA; and Kyle, Addison, and Emily Williams of Raleigh, NC.  She also leaves behind aunts, uncles, cousins, and many dear friends and colleagues.  Sandy is predeceased by her father George and her sister Karen Williams of Raleigh, NC.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, February 22 from 5-8pm at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 So. Main St., New Britain.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 23 at 11am at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church in New Britain.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Liver Foundation, PO Box 299, West Orange, NJ 07052.