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Paul Rourke Obituary
Brick - Paul Rourke, age 76, of Brick Township passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on July 14, 2019. Paul was born on March 8, 1943 to the late Harold and Bernice Rourke and was raised in South Orange. Paul proudly served his country as an army military policeman in Vietnam, and upon his discharge, continued to serve by becoming a South Orange policeman. Paul studied hard and quickly moved up the ranks, becoming lieutenant. Retiring in 1997, Paul (known to many as "Lefty"), relocated to Brick, where he was a long-time member of the American Legion and the VFW.
Paul is preceded in death by his brother Jimmy Rourke and his sister Diane Zamorski. He is survived by his loving wife, Pam (Mollach) Rourke; his son, Paul Rourke, Jr.; his daughters, Debbie Isselin and her husband Michael, and Dee Tantleff and her husband Gary; his best friend, Eileen Rourke; and seven grandchildren, Ashley, Casey, Michael, JP, Matt, Ryan and Jackson, whom he adored. Paul will also be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews, John, Peter, Kelly, Missy, Meagan, Matthew and their families.
A memorial gathering will be held on Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at Weatherhead and Young Funeral Home, 855 Mantoloking Rd, Brick, NJ 08723 with a prayer service beginning at 7:30 pm. Relatives and friends may gather at the funeral home on Friday at 10:00 am for an additional funeral service followed by the graveside committal at St. Joseph Cemetery, Toms River. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Paul's memory to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Museum, Holmdel, NJ by visiting www.njvvmf.org, and/or to the Wounded Warrior Project https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org. Condolences may be sent to www.weatherheadyoung.com.
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Erik Geraud
July 21, 2019
I am Deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Mr Rourke. My Deepest sympathy and condolences to the entire Rouke Family.
Buddy Brannagan
July 18, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Pete Sigmann
July 17, 2019
July 17, 2019
Many, many good memories from the days at Columbia H.S.: football team, parties, the 'Island', the shore, but most of all the memories of a truly good friend. Peace to you and your family my friend.
Pete Sigmann Gold River, CA
July 17, 2019
July 17, 2019
Dear Pam ,Debbie, Dee& Paulie
Through life we are very lucky to meet
someone like Paul who will always stay
in our hearts forever. We hope that it
will be some consolation to you to to
know that you are not alone in your grief.
With love, Bill & Pat
Bill & Pat Kaes
New Providence Nj
Richard Desimone
July 17, 2019
Rest in Peace Brother. Many a good times at Columbia HS.
William E. Young Sr.
July 17, 2019
Dear Pam & the entire Rourke family, In times like these, I like to think of all the good times I shared with that person. In this case there were many over the 50 plus years of friendship & 30 plus years as co-workers. Paul was a quiet man but his presence was always known. He was a good police officer, family man, & friend. I miss him already but know all of us will see him again in a better place. My sympathies & love to all of you. Bill & Joanne
Mike Bolger
July 17, 2019
My deepest condolences to Paul's family and his many friends. Paul was an outstanding police officer and leader who showed us the right way to do our job- not a lot of talk but definitive action and a sterling example.
Requiescat In Pace.
robert bottona
July 17, 2019
Lefty,
It was great working with you for all those years. You were an inspiration when times were difficult.
Bob Bottona
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