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MICHAEL O'ROURKE Obituary

O'ROURKE, Michael J. Of Weymouth, passed away after a brief illness on June 9, 2020. Mike was born in Somerville to James and Mary O'Rourke. He was a longtime resident of Weymouth and worked for many years as an HVAC Technician in the Engineering Department for Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. He was an all-around amazing and caring gentleman who will be sorely missed by his family and friends.

Beloved husband of 25 years to Catherine "Cathy" (Conlon) O'Rourke of Weymouth. Loving father of Laura Vines of Weymouth, Jonathan Vines (Dawn) of Whitman and Briany O'Rourke of Weymouth. Dear brother of Mary Quinlan (Bill) of Reading, Ellen O'Rourke of Winchester, James O'Rourke (Lee-Anita) of Mashpee and Christine Lynch (Thomas) of Easton. Cherished Godfather of Erin Lynch. Proud uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Graveside Service at Fairmount Cemetery, 168 Cedar St., Weymouth, on Monday, June 15 at 11:30 AM. Friends may also offer their support by visiting Keohane.com and sharing a special memory or message. For those who cannot access the website, please call 781-335-0045 to have your message added. Due to current circumstances, Mike's family plans to have a Celebration of Life in the future.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 11 to Jun. 12, 2020.

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Georgette Carlson

June 17, 2020

Cathy and family. So sorry to hear about Mike. Great guy...

Debbie Velka

June 17, 2020

I am so sorry for your loss. Mike was one of my favorite customers. He always kept me up to date on Briany and his wonderful wife Cathy. Newcombs will miss you. Again so sorry for your loss.

Woody Carpinella

June 14, 2020

Cathy, I am so sorry for your loss. I've known him for about 35 years and he's always been a good friend and a great person. I will miss him.

June 14, 2020

Cathy, I am so sorry for your loss. I've know Mike for about 35 years and he was always a good friend and a great person. I'm going to miss him.

Woody Carpinella

Leslie Chiotasso

June 13, 2020

Dear Cathy & Briany
I am heartbroken for your loss of your wonderful husband/father. He was a true gentleman and had a huge heart. I will remember him so fondly. Wishing you warm memories and solace in knowing Mike was such a special and loving part of your family and will live on in you forever.

Fondly & With Much Sympathy,
Leslie Chiotasso

Peter & Joan Vines

June 13, 2020

Cathy Laura and Jonathan So sorry for your loss We know how devoted Mike was to all of you. We are thinking of you and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Rest In Peace Mike

Sandra Arcieri

June 12, 2020

My sincerest sympathy to you and your family Cathy. Prayers to you and your family. God Bless Michael.

Jack Dunlea

June 12, 2020

To Cathy & Family;
I was saddened to hear of Mike's passing. My sincere condolences to you and your family. I worked with Mike at BWH Engineering for twenty years until my retirement in 2016. He certainly was a gentleman, and he was always willing to help me whenever I had an HVAC / Fire Alarm problem. Rest in Peace Mike, you will always be remembered.

Jack Dunlea
Sun City Center, Florida

Lyn Pisini

June 12, 2020

Kathy and kids we are so sorry about Mikes passing. He was a wonderful man who would do anything for anyone. We will miss him

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