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Gerald J. "Jerry" ORourke Sr.

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Gerald ORourke Obituary

OROURKE - Gerald J., Sr. Jerry Of Lackawanna, NY; October 30,2008; Beloved Husband of Louise E. (Speicher) ORourke; dearest father of Gerald J., Jr. (Carolyn and the late Rosemary), William C. (Mary Ann), Eugene (Judith), Philip (Paula), and Linda (James Lyons) ORourke; also survived by 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Friends received Sunday only from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the CURTIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1340 Union Road, West Seneca. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Victory Basilica on Monday at 10:30 AM. Please assemble at church. Flowers greatfully declined. Arrangements by William ORourke Funeral Director.

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Published by Buffalo News from Nov. 1 to Nov. 2, 2008.

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Ron, Jackie & Arielle Tyrpak

November 8, 2008

Dear Mrs. ORourke, Bill, & Family: It is with great sadness that we extend our most heartfelt condolences. We just heard today at 4:30 mass about Jerry's passing. We will keep him in our prayers and our special memories. May God Bless you all.

jacqueline caferro

November 6, 2008

Louise and Family
Please accept our condolences on the passing of your husband and father. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Family of Ken and Betty Thomas

Joe Foley Jr..

November 3, 2008

Bill & Family:

It was with much sorrow to hear of the passing of your Dad. I met him at mass at OLV several years ago and he gave me a Sacred Heart card which I carry with me to this day. He was one of the nicest persons I have ever had the pleasure to meet.He always had a big smile and went out of his way to say hello every sunday.
Please accept my deepest sympathies. Your Dad will be in my prayers. I lit a candle for him at mass on sunday. May God Bless you and your family.

Cristian Valois

November 3, 2008

Dear Gene, Judy, Katie, Jean-Marie, Chuck, Tim & Ellen.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss on behalf of myself and my wife Diane. We think of you often and we will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Jerry Higgins

November 3, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kathy & Joe Terian

November 2, 2008

Dear Gene & Judy, We send our sympathy and prayers on the loss of your Dad. You and your family will be in our thoughts. Love, Kathy & Joe

Linda Bowers

November 2, 2008

Gene, Judy and Family:
My deepest sympathy for the entire family. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

Madeline Hall Brocki

November 1, 2008

Dear Mrs. ORourke & Family,
You are remembered in our prayers at St. Luke's in Middleburg, Florida. My Mom and our entire family held the deepest respect and affection for your family for all the years we have know you. May God's peace be with Mr. ORourke.
Sincerely,

Chris (Mavrek) Scheuer

November 1, 2008

Billy & MaryAnn,
My deepest sympathy to you and your entire family. You will all be in my prayers.

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