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Kevin O'Rourke Obituary

HOLBROOK Kevin M. O'Rourke, of Holbrook, formerly of Mattapan and Hyde Park, after his second courageous battle with cancer, succumbed on Nov. 26, at the age of 60. He retired in 2000 from Lucent Technologies after 35 years and was a systems officer of voice communications for Boston Financial. Mr. O'Rourke was a U.S. Naval Air veteran, VA-34 attached to USS John F. Kennedy Air Craft Carrier. He was the beloved husband and best friend of Paula (O'Connell); devoted father of Amy O'Rourke Long and her husband Jeff of Mansfield, Bryan Kevin O'Rourke and his wife Karen of Norton; much loved "Grampy" of Ava, Ryley and Audrey; cherished son of the late Charles "Sparky" and Ruth O'Rourke; brother of Charles F. of Washington DC, Patricia O'Rourke of Mattapan and Paul of Plymouth. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral from the Carroll-Thomas Funeral Home, 22 Oak St., Hyde Park, Monday morning at 8. Funeral Mass at Most Precious Blood Church, Hyde Park, at 9. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Sunday evening from 4-8. Children's room available. Interment at Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. For directions and guest book, visit thomasfuneralhomes.com Carroll-Thomas Funeral Home Hyde Park 617-361-3216

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Published by The Enterprise from Nov. 29 to Nov. 30, 2008.

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Dana and Al Whidden

February 2, 2009

Dear Paula,
Our love and prayers are with you in your profound loss of your dear beloved Kevin. He will be missed by all. God bless Kevin in Haven,
Love, Dana And Al Whidden

Patti Elliott

December 27, 2008

Dear Amy and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. My Mom just told me at Christmas and I was shocked. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers, Patti Anne Steiner Elliott

Mike and Ann Connelly

December 5, 2008

Dear Paula:

So sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and best wishes are with you and your family.

Cindy Cardile

December 1, 2008

Paula & Family,
Kevin was a wonderful person. He was special friend and co-worker of mine for many years. I will miss him. I'm very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Terence Fogarty

December 1, 2008

My deepest condolences to the O'Rourke family. I have known and worked with Kevin for years. He was a kind gentleman and will be missed by all.

Donna and Bob WELDON (SIGNORIELLO)

December 1, 2008

Dear Paula,

I was so shocked to hear about Kevin. I want you to know that the "ST Ray's group" is there for you, my prayers for you and Kevin.

Love and God Bless

Alice Wing

November 30, 2008

Amy and Family, Deepest Sympathy for the loss of your Dad.
Pat and Alice Wing and family

Tom Murray

November 30, 2008

Paula, I'm very sorry for your loss. I worked with Kevin at BFDS and enjoyed our talks about the Pats, Redsox, and Family. He was a great person with a great sense of humor.
God Bless

Katie Servis

November 30, 2008

Scot and I are so very sorry to hear of such sad news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Mike Casey

November 30, 2008

Mr. O'Rourke,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served during the Cold War in the USN as a member of Attack Squadron 34 aboard the JFK(CV-67). Millions of Americans slept safe at night because you and your fellow servicemen stood ready to defend our Country. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Ed & Sharon Shanks

November 29, 2008

Paula, What a shock to come home and hear about your loss. Kevin was a "good guy", and isnt that a good way to be remembered? We are all only here making memories and Kevin left us with a lot. Be well, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless.

Pat & Loretta McCartney

November 29, 2008

When I come to the end of my journey, and I travel my last weary mile, just forget if you can that I ever frowned.
And remember only the smiles. Forget unkind words I have spoken, remember some good I have done.
Forget that I ever had heartache, and remember I've had loads of fun.
Forget that I stumpled and blundered, and sometime fell by the way. Remember I fought some hard battles and won, ere the close of the day.
Then forget to grieve for my going.
I would not have you sad for a day.
But in summer just gather some flowers and remember the place where I lay.
Come in the shade of the evening, when the sun paints the sky in the west.
Stand for a few moments beside me,
and remember only my best.

Gone but never forgotten, you have left us with wonderful memories.
Pat and Loretta McCartney
Naples, FL

Amy MacDonald

November 29, 2008

Dear Bryan and Family,

Please accept our deepest condolensces.

My dad feels so fortunate to have been able to call Kevin a friend. He was an amazing guy, from the stories that I hear. And I feel extremely lucky and blessed for having Bryan as such a good friend for so many years now.

All of our love, thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.

Love,
Amy and the Morrison Family

Judith Medeiros

November 29, 2008

Dear Paula and family,
Please accept our prayers and sympathy on the passing of your beloved Kevin. We pray that his suffering is ended, and that he is reunited in heaven with his parents. We are presently at Foxfire for the winter, and will relay the news to the club. If there is anything you need to be done here at Foxfire, please let us know. Again, our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Judy and Lincoln Medeiros

Robert Foye

November 29, 2008

Friend, co-worker, golf buddy, you will be greatly missed. God Bless

Daniel O'Rourke

November 29, 2008

I don't remember alot about uncle Kevin, but I do remeber what a great loving kind uncle he was.

Daniel O'Rourke

Elin Sand

November 29, 2008

My sincene condolences to the whole family. I still have the plants in my garden that he gave me years ago. Every time they come up in the spring I think of him and remember his deep voice and quick wit. He's a good man and has left two lovely children as his legacy. He will be greatly missed.

Pat and Joe Mastrorilli

November 29, 2008

Dear Paula,

Our love and prayers are with you and your family. No words can express our sorrow at your loss of Kevin. We know the wonderful life you and Kevin shared and what a gift from God your marriage was. You have so many wonderful, wonderful memories to hold on to and cherish forever! You and your family are all in our thoughts and prayers! The St. Ray Girls are here for you anyway we can be.

love,
Pat and Joe Mastrorilli

William Mac Leod

November 29, 2008

Dear Paula;

Rita and I are very sorry for your loss.We will both keep Kevin in our prayers .

Hope you will be able to get to Naples sometime this winter .

Our prayers are with you and your family .

Love Bill & Rita Mac Leod

Skye Bergan

November 29, 2008

Aloha Aunt Paula, Amy & Brian, Uncle Keving was such a wonderful man. I remember trying to waterski in New Hampshire and how uncle kevin was always cheering me on! I will miss his wonderful smile and terrific laughs, and am thankful for him being in my life. Miss you all, skye

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