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Allen Rourke Obituary

Of West Harwich formerly of West Roxbury, July 7, 2008. Beloved husband of Mary (Foley) Rourke. Loving father of Elizabeth Berardi of Sherborn. Devoted grandfather of Marissa Berardi of Sherborn. Brother of Arthur Rourke of Quincy, Arlene Griffith of NH, and the late Albert Rourke and Audrey Turner. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home 1803 Centre St, West Roxbury, on Thurs. July 10th at 9 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Mission Church at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Wed. from 4-8 p.m. Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery. Ret. Assessor for City of Boston, former Agent for John Hancock Life, past owner of Burke Insurance Agency, Brookline and the A.J. Rourke Insurance Agency, Boston. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Allen's name to Parker Hill Oncology, 125 Parker Hill Ave, Boston 02120. www.lawlerfuneralhome.com Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home 617-323-5600

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 8 to Jul. 9, 2008.

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Patty Tobin Ambriano

July 10, 2008

Dear Beth and Mrs. Rourke: Please accept our deepest sympathies on the loss of your father and husband. We have happy memories of him and both of you from your Parklawn Road days. We hope your happy memories of him give you comfort during this sad time. Patty, Ann, Richie, and Pat and Dick Tobin

Pia Proal

July 9, 2008

Beth, our prayers and thoughts are with you. With our deepest sympathies, Pia and James (Restaurant Confidential Magazine)

elliie okeefe

July 8, 2008

Lots of love, prayers and thoughts to Beth, Marissa and Mrs. Rourke.

xoxoxox
ellie

Richard Cohen

July 8, 2008

Al, you were a great guy. Cynthia and I loved your stories. You always made me smile. I'll never forget J. Harvey .We will miss you. May you rest in peace.

Marissa Berardi

July 8, 2008

I love you Papa.

ReeRee

John Taglilatela

July 8, 2008

On behalf of the CIty of Boston Assessing Department, please be assured that Mr. Rourke is in our thoughts and prayers.

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