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Patricia O'Rourke Obituary
Whiting - Patricia F. O'Rourke, age 70, of Whiting, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020.
Born in New York, New York, Patricia soon relocated to New Jersey, where she lived in Old Bridge, Jackson, and eventually settled in Whiting. She received her Associate's Degree from Middlesex County College and was a devoted stay-at-home mother to her two sons. A devout Catholic, she was a member of the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Whiting.
She was predeceased by her parents, Francis and Mary Gorham and her husband, Patrick O'Rourke. Surviving are her sons Devin O'Rourke and his wife Kristen of Barnegat and Sean O'Rourke of Whiting; a grandson on the way; siblings Christina Yanchick, Linda Kampe, Mark Gorham, and Matt Gorham and her beloved cousins, nieces, and nephews. Patricia's warmth, caring, and kindness will be greatly missed by those lucky enough to have known her.
Services were private and entrusted to Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home, 703 Main Street, Toms River. A memorial gathering to honor and celebrate Patricia's life will be held June 6, 2020 at Allaire State Park.
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Sharon
May 10, 2024
Another year. The hurt and pain of your loss is still there. You were my cousin, my sister, we shared everything. I miss you every minute of every day. It's so hard not to call you. Sleep peacefully, you deserve it.
Sharon Updike
May 10, 2023
Three years...how can that be? I still reach for the phone, missing you every day. You would be so thrilled with your beautiful grandsons, Patrick and Liam. We will make sure they know who you were, how much you wanted them, and how spoiled they'd be by you. Til we meet again, Princess Patsy.
Love always and forever, Sharon
May 9, 2022
The days move so slowly with you gone. No giggling, no deep discussions, just quiet. After all this time, I still can't believe you are not at the end of my phone. Sleep now, Beautiful Princess Patsy, no worry, stress or disappointment, only peace in God's hands.
Linda Curtin
May 19, 2020
My cousin pat, was one of the kindest people i ever knew. She always reached out and prayed for all of her family. She was an "angel here on earth and now shes an angel in heaven". You will be missed. Love you in heaven, cousin
Sharon Updike
May 19, 2020
How do we go on without you? You were the glue that held all of us together, always. No matter what pain you had in your life, you were always there for us; to listen, advise, pray, cry or laugh. Our fights became yours. Your heart was bigger than life, and we all resided in it. Rest now, my beautiful 'Princess Patty', no more worries, birthdays or disappointments. Just finally, peace. I will always love you.
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