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Thomas O'Rourke Obituary

Thomas Patrick O'Rourke, age 66, of Glenview, IL. Devoted son of the late John Paul and the late Mary Jane 'Janeo' O'Rourke. Beloved husband of Cheryl O'Rourke nee Moyles. Loving father of Christina Janeo O'Rouke (Matthew Portman), Meghan Elizabeth O'Rourke (Sean Wilson), Thomas Patrick O'Rourke, Jr., and John Paul O'Rourke IV. Dear brother of Mary Therese O'Rourke, Jerry O'Rourke, Mary Jane (Stephen) Graff, Mary Ann O'Rourke (Leo Burns), and the late John Paul O'Rourke. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a private Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2021, 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1775 Grove Street, Glenview, IL 60025. To attend the Mass virtually, a link will be provided on Thomas' obituary page on donnellanfuneral.com. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to: Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Parish Ministry Center, 1775 Grove Street, Glenview, IL 60025 (and note Sister Paulanne's Needy Family Fund in the memo line) Info: (847) 675-1990.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Apr. 23 to Apr. 25, 2021.

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Cheryl Joseph

April 24, 2021

From a St. Joan of Arc classmate of Tom. So very sorry to learn about the loss of Tom. My heart goes out to the family.

James OConnor & Sue Kolbus

April 23, 2021

Great Guy who love and worshipped his wife Cheryl and his Children.
Godspeed Tom and Thanks for your friendship and all the laughs.

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