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for Bernard O'Rourke
Roberta/Melissa Martellucci
October 20, 2007
Maureen, Megan, Kerry and Cristin,
We just found out about Bernie's passing, and are so sorry for your loss.
Maureen and Cristin, we have so many nice memories of our days at Mt. Alvernia.
We extend our deepest sympathy, and will keep you all in our prayers.
Love, The Martellucci Family
Pauline
September 18, 2007
O'Rourke Family,
I just heard today of Bernie's passing and was deeply saddened. He was a great person and professor. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. He will be missed.
Caitlin Morgan
September 4, 2007
A day never went by without saying hi to my past professor Bernie, as i entered the sullivan building he was a great professor and will be missed dearly by all his students.
James Hoover
September 3, 2007
I didn't really know Bernie, except as someone who always said, "Hi," to me when we passed in the hall. But when he was teaching his class on children with special needs, next to my office, I always left the door open because listening to him teach and work with his students was delightful. Not only did Bernie have a great sense of humor (and a voice that carried!), but he also was an excellent professor: he knew how to teach, and he cared about his students. What's even more amazing, however, is that his students really cared about him, and that's rare. Bernie could not walk down the halls at Salem State without students asking him how he was, how was his weekend? The students don't treat anyone else like that. They could see that Bernie was special.
James Hoover
History Department
Sarah
September 1, 2007
Bernie will be greatly miss. He was one of my favorite professors at SSC and I greatly enjoyed going to his class. My thoughts and sympathies are with his family.
Colleen
August 31, 2007
I am very sorry for your loss. Bernie was an incredible professor and one whom will not be forgotten. I enjoyed his class very much.
Samantha Richardson
August 30, 2007
Bern, you will never be gone because you will forever remembered, thought about, and missed. I'll always remember talking about our diabetes, my boyfriend troubles, and complaining about all the stairs in Sullivan! It's tragic that you're gone, only because there are so many people who will never have the chance to meet you! Among many, I will always remember you, and talk about all the funny, crazy happenings in class, and how amazing you were to me, and all your students. Although you won't be able to walk through the halls and have EVERYONE you passed say, "HEY BERN" you won't be gone....you'll live on forever. I love ya Bern!
Bethany Morris
August 30, 2007
Bernie was by far the best professor at Salem State College. He never forgot my name and genuinely cared about everyone of his students. He will be greatly missed by everyone who's life he touched.
Christina Waters
August 30, 2007
Mr. O'Rourke ("Bernie") was such a wonderful teacher who always made the effort to connect with all of his students. He will be missed dearly by all of us who he helped to become educators.
August 29, 2007
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Bernie was a wonderful teacher who has touched the heart of many students.
Josh
August 29, 2007
Bernie was the best person to ever step into SSC and he will be so greatly missed. The education dept, will never be the same. the genuine care for all the studunts is not something that i've seen at salem state, but some way bernie was able to show it.
My prayers go out to the family.
Michelle Lawless (SSC Student)
August 29, 2007
Dear O'Rourke Family,
Much empathy to your family during this hard time. Bernie was such a great person and educator to all of his students. He made me a better person and future teacher with all of his knowledge and wisdom. He will truly be missed, and his imprints will forever be in my heart. God Bless.
SSC student
August 29, 2007
To the family of "Bernie",
I was a student of his at SSC. Every time I saw him he would make my day(even if he asked a million questions about my boyfriend or what I was doing with my life). haha. His sense of humor always made me smile and his passion for teaching inspired me. As an asset to the college, Bernie will be missed by us all. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Joann Deniso
August 29, 2007
Maureen, Megan, Kerry and Cristin,
Our hearts go out to you at this sad time. Unfortunately we did not hear the news until today, but wanted to send our love and prayers. We would love to hear from you when you are up to it. Take care of each other and yourselves. Love, The Deniso/Tuccelli families
August 29, 2007
I never knew Bernie personally. I had heard so many great things about him and seen the way people lit up when he walked through the halls. I had planned to take his class in the fall and was looking forward to it. To the O'Rourke family, I have great sympathy for your loss.
Kelly M.
August 29, 2007
I'm sorry about your loss. Bernie was a great teacher! I loved going to his class. He will be greatly missed at SSC.
LM ssc student
August 29, 2007
Bernie was my absolute favorite teacher. He truly was amazing. It saddens me greatly to hear of his passing. I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
MAUREEN COSELLO-LYDON
August 29, 2007
SO VERY SORRY ABOUT BERNIE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS
SSC Student
August 28, 2007
To the family of "Bernie"
He was a favorite teacher of most every education student at salem state college and will be greatly missed. His sense of humor is one that no one can ever forget! God bless you all during this sad time.
August 25, 2007
Dear Maureen, Megan, Kerry, and Cristin,
I was so sorry to hear of Bernie's death. My prayer for each of you at this most difficult time is that God will bless each of you with the graces that you need. Love and Prayers, Sister Irene
P B
August 24, 2007
Dear family of "Bernie"
I am so sad to learn of Bernie's passing. He was my favorite! He expected alot from his students, and inspired us to meet the challenge. He will truly be missed.
Sr Marie Puleo MFIC
August 24, 2007
Dear Maureen and girls,
I was so sorry to hear about bernie's death. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Marie
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