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James Blanchard
October 11, 2022
Dear Michael, We will love and miss you always. James
James Blanchard
October 12, 2021
October 11, 2021
James Blanchard
November 7, 2020
October 11, 2020
James Blanchard
October 12, 2018
October 11, 2018
Meghan Orourke
October 12, 2015
❤ Love you Uncle Micheal
Meghan ORourke
September 29, 2014
Love you uncle Michael ?? hope your watching down on us x0x0
Tiamarie hixon
December 27, 2013
My grandfather instilled so much in me in terms of education. He is the reason I knew I had to go to college. I love you papa
Mike Was A Cuddly Teddy Bear & Had A Priceless Heart Of Gold!
James Blanchard
June 12, 2013
Phyllis Ansel
February 27, 2010
I just learned that Michael has passed on. I remember him from New England School of Law, where I worked. To his family and friends, please accept my deepest condolences. Michael was a warm hearted man, who seemed to know who needed a hug. Truly a kind person.
Nia
January 23, 2010
Although some time has passed. Mike has not been forgotten. He is still in our memories. He was a great person.
From his "Brighton Gardens" friend
lurana o'brien
October 15, 2007
to cousin chris,
sorry for your loss. you were not only a good cousin to michael, you were his best friend. hope there is a dd's in heaven!!!
love,
your cousin
lurana
lurana obrien
October 15, 2007
to the o'rouke family,
may your brother rest in peace.
i hope michael finds auntie claire, uncle billy, uncle basil, uncle jimmy & mammie and has one of those southie get-togethers in heaven.
Janice Callanan Malloy
October 15, 2007
My deepest sympathies to the O'Rourke family. I'm so sorry I just found out today about Michael. Know my prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. He was a great person, he will be in my thoughts forever.
Bambi Mathay
October 15, 2007
Michael always said I have the hands of an angel yet I thought he was the angel. In the quietness of the massage room, our souls exchanged the blessing of healing.
I will miss his smiles, his big hugs and most of all his deep faith that he shared with me.
My sympathies to the family. May Micahel's love and joyful spirit be with you all always.
Sean Higgins
October 14, 2007
Mike gave all of us the gift of laughter.For those of us who shared his profession, he lightened the load, allowing us to laugh at ourselves and with him, making the difficult easy,the impossible, bearable.He was well loved and will be sorely missed.He was a great man altogether
Jim and Francie Foley
October 14, 2007
Sending our condolences to the O'Rourke Family. Due to my work schedule we are unable to attend the Wake and Funeral. In our thoughts and prayers.
Craig Olsen
October 14, 2007
Michael was a true friend. We had some great times together. No one could tell a story like Mike. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.
toni herron
October 14, 2007
ORourke Family,Iam so sorry for your loss. My sympathy and prayers are with all of you. Toni & Russ Herron
Brian O'Leary
October 13, 2007
Michael was a wonderful friend to many of us who attended New England School of Law between 1982 and 1985. His quick wit, sharp insight, and strong loyalty will be greatly missed. I'll keep a good thought for his family and friends.
Nick Messuri
October 13, 2007
Michael, I hope your family knows just how much you meant to your old law school buddies..Brian O'Leary, Craig Olsen and me. I have been dreading this day coming some time. I will miss our meetings when we would laugh about the fun we had in school. You meant alot to us, you kept us loose. And boy did we have fun. To a terrific lawyer and good friend, We'll see you on the other side some day. We'll have a Knickerbocker. Nick
Roy, Lorri & MaLinda Benson
October 13, 2007
A champion in '63 as in life.
Patrick Carver
October 13, 2007
Michael was a dear friend for nearly 20 years. I consider myself privileged to have been able to spend countless hours over those years listening to his great stories and laughing at his unparalleled wit. Michael was fiercely proud of his beloved family and of his hometown, South Boston. He was a great and loyal friend, a man of true character and conviction, whose absence will be a source of great and continuing lament.
John&Donna McClure
October 13, 2007
You were a dear friend, to our family for many years. We will miss you and your quick wit! Hope they have boxing in heaven. Love you!
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