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Edward J. O'Rourke

West Springfield, Massachusetts

Sep 24, 1937 – Oct 11, 2018 (Age 81)

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BORN
September 24, 1937
DIED
October 11, 2018
AGE
81
LOCATION
West Springfield, Massachusetts

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Curran-Jones Funeral Home - West Springfield Obituary

Edward J. O’Rourke


1937 – 2018


 


West Springfield – Edward J. O’Rourke, 81, died peacefully Thursday evening at home surrounded by his loving family.  Edward was born and raised in Springfield and has lived in West Springfield for the past 48 years.  He put himself through College and received his Law Degree from Western New England College.  Edward served overseas during the Korean War for the United States Army, earning the rank of Major.   He was a retired Rehabilitation Supervisor for the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission.  He loved spending time at his house with family and grandchildren, was an avid reader and won awards for his writing.  Edward was an enthusiastic Boston sports fan, Notre Dame Football fan and loved animals, especially his cats.  He leaves his wife of 48 years Delores (Sartori) O’Rourke; three daughters Ann Marie Ware, Lisa Forand and Susan Harper; four grandchildren John and Thomas Ware, Cayla and Liam Harper.  He was predeceased by a sister Margaret O’Rourke.  Visiting hours will be held at the West Springfield Curran-Jones Funeral Home Wednesday from 8:30 – 9:30am followed by a Mass in St. Thomas the Apostle Church at 10:00am.  The burial will take place in the Massachusetts Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in Agawam.  For more details please visit curranjones.com.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Research Foundation.

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Father in-law

It broke our hearts to lose you,
but you didn't go alone.
A part of us went with you,
the day God took you home.
If tears could build a stairway
we'd walk our way to heaven,
and bring you home again.
In life we loved you dearly,
in death we love you still,
in our hearts you hold a place
no one could ever fill.

My thoughts and prayers are with the O'Rourke family. Ed was one of my favorite coworkers at MRC. I will never forget his laugh. I am sorry for your loss.

Sincere Serenity

I would like to express my sincere condolences to your entire family. Ed was a kind spirited man who placed his family first and foremost. Working side by side with Ed for many years at MRC shed light on how caring he was. He was a dedicated worker determined to do the best for everyone. Ed had a great sense of humor and could spark up a conversation. He will be sadly missed by all those who crossed his path. Rest In Peace, Ed. Greg Devine