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Celebrating the life of

Dennis Brian Rooks

February 10, 1942 - November 21, 2013

Dennis Brian Rooks

Dennis Brian Rooks, 71, died November 21, 2013 in his home after a year and a half battle with peritoneal mesothelioma. Dennis was a Savannah native and a 1960 graduate of Benedictine Military School. He served in the Georgia Air National Guard and attended the Georgia Institute of Technology. He was a professional engineer and worked for Robert Shaw Controls, Litton Industries, United Technologies Corporation and Novar Controls. Dennis served as President of Benedictine Military School from 2005 to 2007 and was a member of Mensa International. Dennis has been a member of St. James Catholic Church since 1990, served on the stewardship committee and was a Eucharistic minister. Dennis was a devoted husband, father, brother, son, and tennis player.

Dennis is survived by his wife of 37 years, Jane Canipe Rooks, his son, Brian Allan Rooks, his son and daughter-in-law, Matthew Grigg and Olga Victoria Rooks, his older brother Jerry Rooks and his younger brother, Robert Karen Rooks.

The memorial mass will be Monday, November 25 at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church. Inurnment will be at the Greenwich section of Bonaventure Cemetery, 330 Bonaventure Road immediately following the memorial mass. A reception will follow at the Oakridge Club in The Landings.

Remembrances: In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Benedictine Military School, 6502 Seawright Drive, Savannah, GA 31406.

Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com

Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel

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Played tennis with Dennis almost every night for 2-3 years and lost track of him regrettably. He was a great guy . My heart felt condolences.

- Steven Roth, Savannah, GA

Dennis was a friend of our family for many wonderful years. He was great friends with my brother Bill, and that's how I remember meeting him when I was young. He had a great wit and was a kind man, always loyal to his friends. Anytime a group of friends Dennis, Bill, Jerry, Eddie, etc. keeps up with one another for as many years as they did, it's evidence of the great love they had for each other. They were always there for each other through good times and bad. All of these things together are proof of a life well lived, for a gentleman who was loved by many. He will be greatly missed, and his memories will be greatly cherished. Jimmy Bradley.

- James J. Bradley, Savannah, GA

I remember the times that we played cards after school at your house. 'Good Times'. I will miss you. My prayers will be with your family.

- Jimmy Logan B.C. Class of 1960, Savannah, GA

Mrs Rooks, Brian and Matt Sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and father. Please know that you are in our prayers. Chief Carl

- Stephen Carl, Savannah, GA

We are all quickly falling in line us men of old BC -God bless you Dennis and my deepest sympathy to your wife and family.

- John T. Evans, Richmond Hill, GA

Jane and family, My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. May the good memories give you peace and comfort.

- Sandy Cook, Savannah, GA

Jane and family, My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. May the good memories give you peace and comfort.

- Sandy Cook, Savannah, GA

With deepest sympathy. Your family is in my heart & prayers.

- hugh mahany, , GA

Dear Jane, Brian, Matt, Chris & I are so sorry about Dennis. You are in our prayers. Sincerely, Betty Ann & Chris Di Silvestro

- Betty Ann Di Silvestro, Savannah, GA

To Jane and family, Sorry to hear about Dennis. I knew him from Sacred Heart through BC. He was always full of energy and fun to be around. He will be greatly missed. I will keep you all in my prayers.

- Warren A. Sweatt, Port Wentworth, GA

Sorry to see that Dennis had passed away. May He rest in peace.

- Bob White BC 58, Greensboro, GA

We were greatly saddened to learn of Dennis's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Bette and Mark Feingold

- Bette and Mark Feingold, savannah, GA

Jane: our sympathy to you and your family. Roy and Maggie Richard

- Roy and Maggie Richard, Savannah, GA

Knew Dennis through his tireless organization of our tennis play. What a nice guy! He will be missed by his friends and fellow players. Sincere condolences to his family.

- Jim Robinson, Savannah, GA

I first met Dennis in physics class at Armstrong in 1963. He and Vince Helmly made studying for exams a lot more fun. Dennis and I made the trip to Atlanta together to apply for admission to Tech. In the summer of 1967, we briefly shared an apartment. Dennis was quiet, smart and had a good sense of humor. While we did not keep in touch, I have fond memories of him and was sorry to read of his passing.

- Richard Martin, Jacksonville, FL

Jane, thinking and praying for you and your family

- Milly Pitts, Savannah, GA

Played tennis with Dennis almost every night for 2-3 years and lost track of him regrettably. He was a great guy . My heart felt condolences.

- Steven Roth, Savannah, GA

Dennis was a friend of our family for many wonderful years. He was great friends with my brother Bill, and that's how I remember meeting him when I was young. He had a great wit and was a kind man, always loyal to his friends. Anytime a group of friends Dennis, Bill, Jerry, Eddie, etc. keeps up with one another for as many years as they did, it's evidence of the great love they had for each other. They were always there for each other through good times and bad. All of these things together are proof of a life well lived, for a gentleman who was loved by many. He will be greatly missed, and his memories will be greatly cherished. Jimmy Bradley.

- James J. Bradley, Savannah, GA

I remember the times that we played cards after school at your house. 'Good Times'. I will miss you. My prayers will be with your family.

- Jimmy Logan B.C. Class of 1960, Savannah, GA

Mrs Rooks, Brian and Matt Sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and father. Please know that you are in our prayers. Chief Carl

- Stephen Carl, Savannah, GA

We are all quickly falling in line us men of old BC -God bless you Dennis and my deepest sympathy to your wife and family.

- John T. Evans, Richmond Hill, GA

Jane and family, My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. May the good memories give you peace and comfort.

- Sandy Cook, Savannah, GA

Jane and family, My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. May the good memories give you peace and comfort.

- Sandy Cook, Savannah, GA

With deepest sympathy. Your family is in my heart & prayers.

- hugh mahany, , GA

Dear Jane, Brian, Matt, Chris & I are so sorry about Dennis. You are in our prayers. Sincerely, Betty Ann & Chris Di Silvestro

- Betty Ann Di Silvestro, Savannah, GA

To Jane and family, Sorry to hear about Dennis. I knew him from Sacred Heart through BC. He was always full of energy and fun to be around. He will be greatly missed. I will keep you all in my prayers.

- Warren A. Sweatt, Port Wentworth, GA

Sorry to see that Dennis had passed away. May He rest in peace.

- Bob White BC 58, Greensboro, GA

We were greatly saddened to learn of Dennis's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Bette and Mark Feingold

- Bette and Mark Feingold, savannah, GA

Jane: our sympathy to you and your family. Roy and Maggie Richard

- Roy and Maggie Richard, Savannah, GA

Knew Dennis through his tireless organization of our tennis play. What a nice guy! He will be missed by his friends and fellow players. Sincere condolences to his family.

- Jim Robinson, Savannah, GA

I first met Dennis in physics class at Armstrong in 1963. He and Vince Helmly made studying for exams a lot more fun. Dennis and I made the trip to Atlanta together to apply for admission to Tech. In the summer of 1967, we briefly shared an apartment. Dennis was quiet, smart and had a good sense of humor. While we did not keep in touch, I have fond memories of him and was sorry to read of his passing.

- Richard Martin, Jacksonville, FL

Jane, thinking and praying for you and your family

- Milly Pitts, Savannah, GA

Services under the direction of:

Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200