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Colleen O'Rourke Greeke KINGSTON -Colleen O'Rourke Greeke, 60, of Pine St., Kingston died April 27, 2011. She was born in Kingston and graduated Kingston High School. Colleen previously worked at Huck Manufacturing. For many years Colleen has tended bar at Broadway Joe's and Mid-City Lanes. Loving mother of Jillian Greeke and Bryan Greeke, both of Kingston, grandmother of Olivia Castle, daughter of Gloria Mayone O'Rourke of Kingston and the late Sheldon "Red" O'Rourke; sister of Kathleen Antonelli and her husband Louie of New Windsor, Sean O'Rourke and his wife Susan of Monroe, Conn., Gloria Ferraro and her husband David of Kingston and Eileen O'Rourke of Kingston, aunt of several nieces and nephews. Reposing at the Simpson - Gaus Funeral Home, 411 Albany Ave. on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. The fuenral procession will form on Saturday at 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.SimpsonGaus.com

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Published by Daily Freeman from Apr. 27 to Apr. 29, 2011.

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Ami Harbig

May 2, 2011

Rest in Peace bonnie Colleen, your memory will always bring a smile,

Mike Andrews

May 1, 2011

May there be comfort in knowing that someone so special will never be forgotten and I'll never forget the fun we all had in the old days and I feel so lucky that I lived at the same time as you-God Bless

Nanon Refregier

April 30, 2011

Please know in this time of grieving you are all in my heart. I will miss my dear friend Colleen but will never forget her spirit. My love to Bryan and Jill, always.

Buddy Venuti

April 30, 2011

My prayers are with Colleen and all her family. May you "rest in peace" my old friend.

April 29, 2011

Colleen REST IN PEACE LOVE YOU MISS YOU
YOUR FRIEND
HARRY HASLAM

gerry ashdown

April 29, 2011

i would like to send my deepest sympathy to the entire family. i'm sorry,i'm unable to make the funeral, i would like to remember coleen the way she was when we were all hung out together. may god bless the entire family,may coleen rest in peace.

Tara Refregier

April 29, 2011

My deepest most sincere sympathies to Brian and Jill. I grew up loving Colleen as a second mother. Her big heart and humour endeared her to me and I will treasure my memories of her forever.

Sandy Alexander

April 29, 2011

Colleen you will be missed. Rest in peace. My sympathy to your family.

William Loughran

April 29, 2011

My prayers and simpathy go out to the family of Colleen.It seems like only yesterday she was a young,beautiful girl dancing the night away at the Old Dutch Church friday night dance.I will miss you but I know your surrounded by your friends at the Pearly Gate Cafe.God bless you.

April 29, 2011

Eileen, sorry for your loss. You and Colleen were friends when I needed it, and I thank you for it. She will be missed but not forgotten.
Rich VanKeuren

Joan Franklin Schmidt

April 29, 2011

Colleen and I were friends all through high school. She was a wonderful friend and the fun times we had together will be in wonderful memories always. Colleen always had a smile and loved to laugh!
You will be missed. May God Bless you and your family!

Peggy O'Neill-Nichols

April 29, 2011

Rest Peacefully Colleen, Thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Leslie Harris

April 28, 2011

Haven't seen you since my nephews funeral, Colleen, and as always I enjoyed seeing you, Im so sad to hear of your passing, I have always considered you a friend, Leslie

Amells

April 28, 2011

R.I.P

April 28, 2011

Jillian and Bryan, I knew your Mother since she was 10 years old. She never changed. Always the smile,always the jokes. Remember Her that way. Love and Prayers, Dennis

April 28, 2011

Bryan, Jilly, Eileen and family-our thoughts and prayers are with you. be strong.
love, Lee-Anne and Keith

April 28, 2011

Colleen this is collin your nieghbor. I am going to miss you. I always liked your smile and kindness. May god bless you in heaven.
Collin Bentley, Kingston, NY

Kathy Callaghan

April 28, 2011

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

kc callaghan

April 28, 2011

My deepest sympathy to Jilly and Bryan and all who were blessed to know colleen she was a warm, sweet, caring woman may she rest in peace.

April 28, 2011

Googie, Dave and Family-Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your wonderful Colleen.

Kathy, Billy and Elizabeth Keyser

Vanessa Haslam

April 28, 2011

May you rest in peace Colleen you will be missed by all and will always be in the thoughts and memories of many for the very special person you were.

Frank McCann

April 28, 2011

Colleen
May God Bless you and ease your pain and suffering. You have been a great friend for many years. You will be missed

joseph misasi

April 28, 2011

Colleen,thank you for everything.You always supported me and backed me through good and bad times.I have great memories i will cherish.I love you and will never forget you.

Lizzie

April 28, 2011

My Friend, I miss you already

thomas lannon

April 27, 2011

colleen may you rest in peace you will greatly be missed i remember the talks we had at mid city and the fun we had at huck as co workers may god bless your soul and may he bless your family love tom and diane

April 27, 2011

My Buddy My friend MY pal, I miss You already . RIP
Lizzie

marvel du bois

April 27, 2011

colleen, i do not even know where to start, you were one on the most caring, loving, selfless, funny, always honest with me about so many things, you gave me direction so many times i can not count..god may be the only one who knows how much i will miss our talks, never said good bye without saying i love you...i love you ..marvel and ronald du bois and family...you will be so missed

Rachel Finch

April 27, 2011

Colleen,
You will never leave my heart,and all the great memories will never die.you were a wonderful person to know,and I have been honored to know you throughout my life. My mom and dad loved you,and you were a tremdously amazing family friend. I will miss you deeply. All of my love and sincere sympathy to the family.

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