MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – An icon of Detroit’s catholic church scene passed away suddenly Thursday night. Cooney had been a priest in Metro Detroit since 1975 and served at churches in Detroit, Sterling Heights, Eastpointe, Royal Oak and Mount Clemens. He served at Saint Peter’s Parish in Mount Clemens for 30 years. In 1990, he joined Saint Peter Catholic Church and Saint Mary Catholic School. More information can be found on St. Peter Catholic Church’s official website or Facebook page.