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Anthony Rourke Obituary
died peacefully of natural causes on May 8, 2020 at the age of eighty-eight. Born in 1931 in Providence, Rhode Island, "Tony" was the son of the late John J. and Margaret (Healy) Rourke. He attended Saint Pius V School, LaSalle Academy, and Providence College, Class of 1953. Following honorable discharge from the United States Marine Corps in 1955, he joined his father-in-law in the insurance adjusting business, a partnership that became Pelletier & Rourke, Inc. which Tony ran until his retirement in 2007. He was a faithful communicant of and contributor to St. Augustine Church in Providence.
Tony leaves behind many family members and friends, including two daughters, Anne L. Rourke and Marilyn Rourke Netter and her partner Xue Di; a son, John A. Rourke and his partner Brooke Thomas and her two children, Mackenzie O'Connor and Ian O'Connor; his former spouse, Denyse (Pelletier) Rourke; a brother, John J. Rourke and his wife Ferna; three sisters, Michaela Burke, Margaret "Dodie" Burke, and Mary Jo Reilly; and many loving nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late Joseph P. Rourke, and brother of the late Sheila Killian-Grimes, Patricia McCrystal Thompson, and Rosemary Franz, and companion to the late Barbara Saroian.
The funeral and burial will be private due to the pandemic. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Maryknoll Sisters, P.O. Box 317, Maryknoll, New York 10545 in his memory are appreciated. For online condolences visit boyleandsonfuneralhome.com
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M Blessing
May 15, 2020
Sincere condolences. So many great memories. I was very fortunate to have grown up across the street from such a fun and friendly man and his wonderful family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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vincent garrahy
May 15, 2020
the GARRAHY family send our prayers and best to y
May 14, 2020
Dear Cousins,
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of your dad and my uncle Tony. Very difficult especially at this time in history. I have many great memories of all of us at Bonnet Shores and of the house on Hanson Street.
God's blessings on all of the Rourke's.
Bob and Suzelle McKenna
The Casey Family
May 13, 2020
We are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and neighbor. Tony had a winning personality and was larger than life. All the Caseys fondly remember vacation trips to New Hampshire and Cape Cod with the Rourkes. His loss will be deeply felt by all who knew and admired him.
Jim Florio
May 13, 2020
Sorry for your loss.
Beverly Brady
May 13, 2020
Tony and my late husband, Bill Brady, were in the adjusting business together, and also in the shenanigan business together, both being great Irish men. I remember that they both had great Irish stories and brogues, and that they would always try to out-tell each other which meant that every gathering was always an event to remember with fond memories. I especially remember the "Dead of the Winter" balls in Newport, and his presence there. He was a wonderful man who will always linger in my memory. May he rest in peace.
May 13, 2020
Michaela,
I am so sorry for your loss. Love and prayers are going to you and your mother during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Robin Gregory
Robert Sosa
May 11, 2020
I remember his laugh more than anything else. I always wanted to talk to him, have a drink with him and share laughs with him. I don't remember anything other than good times. I'll take that with me forever....that he was always a pleasure to be around and always one of my favorite people. Miss you Tony!
May 11, 2020
I always knew what happiness was when you were around
I love you always uncle Tony ...thanks for being you !!
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