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Betty O'Rourke Obituary
Betty Ann O'Rourke, of Middletown, died suddenly on Monday, July 28, 2008 at Pocono Medical Center in East Stroudsburg, PA. She was 65.
The daughter of the late Raymond and Ruth Randall O'Rourke, she was born on August 16, 1942 in New York City.
Formerly of Bergenfield, NJ, Betty has been a resident of the Middletown area for 35 years. She has worked as a waitress for the Colonial Diner in Middletown for 15 years.
A family statement reads, " Betty will be remembered as a mom who was firm but loving and generous. She was a feisty, firm and outspoken lady who loved people and spent most of her life caring for and serving them. She was a great listener, regardless of the topic. She affected people through her listening and her strong positive presence".
Betty is survived by her children: daughter, Donna Kaminski and her husband, Andrew, and sons, John Fitzpatrick and his wife, Karen, Steven and Scott Fitzpatrick; her longtime friend and significant other, James Cuevas; brother, William O'Rourke; niece, Nancy and four grandchildren, Jason, Valerie, Jillian and Ryan, as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Maureen.
Visitation hours are from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 31 at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc., 130 Highland Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940.
A Funeral Service in Remembrance will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 1, 2008 at the funeral home. Cremation will take place at the convenience of the family.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home. www.applebee-mcphillips.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Dale Kantner-Dore
August 1, 2008
Betty will be so very missed. We spent so many evenings with her at the Diner, especially Tuesday nights after bowling. What a wonderful person she was, how lucky you all were to have her in your family. We will miss talking to her and visiting with her so much. We are so sorry for your loss.
Tom & Dale Kantner-Dore
Mary Yabroudy
July 31, 2008
Dear Donna, my dad told me about your mom. I am so sorry. She was a very nice person. I remember her from when you all lived in Bergenfield. I hope you will stay strong through this difficult time. Remember everything you loved about your mom and hold close your happy memories. Sincerely, Mary (Walsh) Yabroudy
Debra Mracek
July 31, 2008
Dearest Donna,
Sorry to hear about your mom~
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away~Your mom will always be remembered by the awesome woman she was!!!
Danielle
July 30, 2008
Betty will be missed. Thursday nights at the diner, serving us cheese fries and gravy, and talking about everything will not be the same. R.I.P. Betty.
john & lillian Slocum
July 30, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Michael Lessing
July 30, 2008
Betty was a ball of fire with a heart of gold. And I will miss her very much.
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