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Gerard O'Rourke Obituary

O’ROURKE Gerard T. Sr. (Retired Boston Police Dept. Sup.) of Weymouth formerly of South Boston on May 26, 2009. Beloved husband of Judith (Green). Loving father of Gerard T. O’Rourke Jr. and his wife Mary Ann of Braintree, Lauren Reynolds and her husband Sander of Wayland and Leanne Carlson and her husband Russ of Hingham. Also survived by 7 grandchildren. Brother of the late William “Tex”, Donald and Brian O’Rourke. Also survived by his stepson Seth Uhlin and many nieces and nephews. A funeral mass will be celebrated at the Gate of Heaven Church, South Boston, on Monday June 1, at 11:00 A.M. Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, MILTON, Sunday from 4:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Blue Hills Cemetery, Braintree. Veteran U.S. Marine Corps. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cops For Kids With Cancer, P.O. Box 850956, Braintree, MA 02185. For directions and guestbook visit www.dolanfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Herald on May 29, 2009.

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Dennis O'Callaghan, Jr.

June 17, 2009

To the O'Rourke family,
I am very sorry for your loss. Your father was very kind to mine. My deepest sympathy.

Maryann O'Callaghan

June 17, 2009

Judy,
Stacey just told me about Gerry. I hope you two had a few years of happiness together. Dennis and he had gone through so much together. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Maryanne O'Callaghan

Stacey Connolly

June 16, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Mr. O'Rourke was a good friend of my dad's (Dennis O'Callaghan) and I was thinking of Mr. O'Rourke the other day thinking I should reach out to him. He was very good to my dad. I am so sorry for your loss.

Dianne O'Rourke

June 1, 2009

To the O'Rourke Family
Please accept my condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kathy Petrilli

June 1, 2009

Gerard & Family,
The thoughts and prayers of the Petrilli family are with you all during this time of sorrow. Mr."O" will be fondly remembered.

Bruce Tait

May 31, 2009

Deepest sympathies to the O'Rourke family from the Quincy Police Patrol Officers' Association.

May 31, 2009

To Gerry's family and friends ,
Many thoughts and prayers for all of you as you mourn the loss of your husband ,dad , grandfather and friend .
Kathy Minehan (Dorchester)

May 31, 2009

Gerry was a high school "buddy" of mine. I loved running into him and talking about old times. He was a good friend, and I will miss him.
Rizzi

Stef & Dave Brown

May 31, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers to all of you during this very sad time.
We are so sorry for your loss.

Pat & Donna Glynn

May 30, 2009

Gerard & Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you always.

Q.P.D. DCU

May 30, 2009

Our Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Mr. "O" will always be a member of the unit.

Quincy Police Superior Officers' Association

May 30, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Quincy Police Mutual Aid Association

May 30, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Joe & Elaine Geoghegan

May 30, 2009

Jerry was a good friend, and he will be missed a lot. While we are in Arizona and unable to attend services, our hearts and love are with Judy during this sad time. We will remember all the good times!

Jeanne Roche

May 29, 2009

All of the thoughts and prayers of the Roche Family go out to the entire O'Rourke Family. Mr. O'Rourke was/is a wonderful man and he will always be remembered for his kindness and smile to me and all of Leanne's pals. Best, Jeannie Roche

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