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Andrew Patrick O'Rourke

Yorktown Heights, New York

Age 79

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O'Rourke, Andrew PatrickAndrew Patrick O'Rourke, Westchester County Executive (1983-1997), passed away peacefully on January 3rd at Calvary Hospital after a long illness. O'Rourke's accomplishments in the private and public sectors were many, as were the fields in which he achieved them. He was a...

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Andy was my grandfather, and I'd like to say a few words since I could not make it to the funeral.

The last time I saw him was a few weeks ago, when I flew to New York for the weekend to say my goodbyes. Oftentimes we hope that someone passes quickly, and does not suffer. We talk about wanting to have had some warning, been able to say something, but when you're faced with that moment, there are no words to express all the different emotions running rampant in your brain.

When I...

He was a wonderful man, and put his heart into Westchester. My mom, Cookie Rosman, remembers meeting him at a volunteer luncheon years ago. Condolences and prayers to his family and friends.

We have all lost a great friend with a wonderful sense of humor and a deep regard for the people of Westchester We shall iss him.

Howard Spitz

It was a pleasure for me, as it was for so many, to have known this man. AOR was indeed the "compassionate conservative" that others have merely claimed or aspired to be. He took his duties to his country and to others far more seriously than he ever took himself, and he stands as an example than politics, despite its flaws, can be a noble profession.

Condolences to the family of a wise mentor and friend.

Irish Eyes are smiling in Heaven to greet AOR, though they mourn the great loss here.

What a great man always had Westchester in his heart.A leader with a vision.Prayers and thoughts go out to his family and friends

My deep and sincere condolences to the family of Admiral O'Rourke, a true Knight and leader, example for many. God bless his soul.
Non nobis Domine sed nomini Tuo da gloriam,
E.H.A.R. Senese

May God Bless you and comfort your family.