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RICHARD O'ROURKE Obituary

O'ROURKE, Richard T. 88, of Boston, passed away October 25, 2018 after a brief illness. He is survived by Doris his wife of 42 years. A graduate of the College of the Holy Cross, Dick served as a Lt. (j.g.) in the Navy during the Korean War. After studies at the New York Graduate School of Finance he spent 33 years as an executive in the investment management business in New York, Houston, and Boston, retiring in 1990 as Executive V.P. of the Fidelity Management Trust Co. where he managed a mutual fund and retirement funds for corporate clients of the firm. After retiring in 1990 he and Doris enjoyed planning their annual travels to Europe, particularly France. Dick always maintained a continuing interest in the financial markets, and he always enjoyed sharing ideas with many former colleagues and friends. For many years they maintained a winter residence in Gulf Stream, Florida and spent summers in Old Lyme, Connecticut and Southampton, NY. In recent years, Dick and Doris returned as full time residents of Boston enjoying the city's many attractions, particularly their evenings at the Boston Symphony. A memorial celebration will be held in the spring. Donations may be made in Dick's memory to the Massachusetts General Hospital Development Office, Cancer Research Fund, 125 Nashua St., Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114. Online guestbook at gfdoherty.com. George F. Doherty & Sons Wellesley 781-235-4100

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 27 to Oct. 28, 2018.

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Dr John Canesi

October 28, 2018

Doris I am sorry for your loss. Dick was a wonderful gentleman. I extend my prayers and thoughts to you. My staff and I always looked forward to Dick's visits. He will be missed.

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