John H. O'Rourke

O1ROURKE John H. O1Rourke (Mr. O) of Trumbull died in his sleep on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at the age of 81. John was born in Bridgeport, November 19, 1924 and had been a Trumbull resident 44 years. He retired from the Post Publishing Company where he worked for over 35 years. His tenure at the Post was interrupted when he enlisted in the Marines to serve his country during World War II, in the South Pacific as a Corporal. John was a former member of the Trumbull Exchange Club, St. Patrick1s Scholarship Committee, Knights of Columbus, St James Council, Trumbull V.F.W., and was a devoted communicant of St. Theresa Parish, where he served in many capacities for the church. John is survived by his beloved wife, Dorothy (Norko) O1Rourke; and his five beautiful children: Sharon O1Rourke of Waltham, Mass., Robin Roscillo of Wilton, Susan O1Rourke of California, John S. O1Rourke of Bedford, N.H., and Lauren Classey and husband, Mike, of Beacon Falls; seven grandchildren, Megan and Devin Roscillo, John and Brian O1Rourke, Caitlin, Michael and Shane Classey; and his sister, Ann (Connie) Romano of Trumbull; also several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers, James, Erwin, and George O1Rourke. John is best remembered for his genuine enjoyment of life and his devotion to family and friends. Friends are invited to go DIRECTLY to St. Theresa Church, 5301 Main Street, Trumbull, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 20, 2006 at 10 a.m., with military honors to follow. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Friends may call on Sunday, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Redgate-Hennessy Funeral Home, Main Street and Gorham Place, Trumbull. Those who so desire may make contribution in John1s memory to the Alzheimer1s Association, 10 Wall Street, Norwalk, CT 06850.