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Thomas O'Rourke Obituary

O'ROURKE-Thomas Aidan, 45, survivor of terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993, on July 13, 2004, at his home in Westhampton, NY, after a two year battle with head and neck cancer. A broker at Euro Brokers, Inc., the Pelham, NY resident is survived by his beloved wife Julie and children Aidan, 9, Nell, 7, and Desmond, 4. The youngest son of the late Hugh and Ann O'Rourke of New York, NY, he also leaves 6 brothers and sisters, Hugh, Breffni Medcalf, Patrick, Mary Alice, John, Jeanne McManmon and 12 nieces and nephews. He graduated from Fordham University in 1980. A man of strong principles, honor and heart, Tom was dedicated to his family, friends, colleagues and loved nothing more than time at the Swordfish Beach Club. Visiting, Friday 24PM and 7-9PM at Follet & Werner Funeral Home, Westhampton Beach. Funeral, Saturday 11AM, The Church of the Immaculate Conception, 580 Main Rd., Westhampton Beach. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the O'Rourke Children's Education Fund, c/o James Hulme, Esq., Kelly & Hulme, 323 Mill Rd., Westhampton Beach, NY 11978.

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Published by Newsday on Jul. 16, 2004.

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ARLENE TURSO

July 21, 2004

TO JULIE AND CHILDREN,

I WAS SO SADDENED TO READ ABOUT YOUR LOSS. ALTHOUGH IT HAS BEEN SOME YEARS SINCE WE HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT, PLEASE KNOW THAT MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL OF YOU. I WILL ALWAYS TREASURE MY MEMORIES OF OUR GROWING UP TOGETHER IN C. MORICHES.

Sidney & Michelle Monroe

July 17, 2004

Tommy's loyal friendship to us all was only eclipsed by his love for family and his awesome resolve in the face of all the challenges thrown his way these past 3 years.

His life is a lesson for us all.

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