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Kevin O'Rourke Obituary
AGE: 60 • Vineland
Kevin M. O'Rourke, age 60, of Vineland, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 15th 2016 at Inspira Medical Center, Vineland. Kevin was born in Philadelphia to the late Ernest R. and Frances Mary (Jost) O'Rourke Sr. and lived in Vineland all his life. Kevin was a devoted member of Christ the Good Shepherd Parish, Sacred Heart Church of Vineland, where he always attended Sunday Mass and always carried the book during the offertory procession. He attended the PAFA Training Center during the week and Arc of Cumberland County on Saturdays. Kevin loved playing golf Sunday afternoons at Eastlyn Golf Course. Kevin played and won many prizes and medals for golfing with the Special Olympics. He also enjoyed bowling and received many trophies in the sport. Kevin always liked going to Century Savings Bank and Sun National Bank to enjoy greetings with the staff. Kevin also enjoyed trips to the Camden Aquarium, Avalon beaches and the Cape May County Zoo. He was an avid NASCAR enthusiast and fan favorite to Jeff Gordon #24.
Survivors include his two brothers, Ernest R. O'Rourke Jr. and wife Lydia of Vineland and Richard O'Rourke and wife Jennifer of Bowling Green, KY. His two sisters, Patricia A. Blood-Vallone and her husband Michael of CMCH and Marilyn F. O'Rourke-Young and her husband Andrew of Woolwich Twp., NJ. Special care giver Tanya and many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews and cousins.
Funeral liturgy will be held Wednesday, April 20th at 10:00 AM from Christ the Good Shepherd Parish, Sacred Heart Church, 1010 E. Landis Ave. Vineland, NJ. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Vineland. Visitation hours are Tuesday from 7:00-9:00 PM in the Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home 1024 E. Landis Ave. Vineland and again on Wednesday from 9:00-10:00 AM in the CHURCH. Please visit www.wbfuneralhome.com to send online condolences to the family. Donations in Kevin's memory may be sent to either, Arc of Cumberland County 1680 W. Sherman Ave. Vineland, NJ 08360 or PAFA Training Center 1301 W. Forest Grove Rd. Vineland, NJ or Christ the Good Shepherd Parish 1655 Magnolia Rd. Vineland, NJ 08361. Arrangements are by the WAINWRIGHT-BERNHARDT Funeral Home, Vineland.
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Carol Duvilla
April 23, 2016
Marilyn and Family,
Russ and I were so sorry to hear of your brother's passing. Our prayers are with you.
Carol Wallis Duvilla
Pat Pustizzi
April 20, 2016
It is with deepest sympathy that I write to all of the O'Rouke family. I do not live in Vineland and just heard of Kevin's passing. I know the pain you are feeling as we lost my brother Michael two months ago. That is when I got to see Ernie.
Time and distance can not shatter the wonderful memories I have of your family and the old neighborhood. Kevin, as well as your mom and dad, and most importantly, Marilyn, played such an important role in my life. All those years of playing school influenced my career and I am still teaching. Kevin was an inspiration to me and I thought about him so many times as I worked with children with learning disabilities.I remember Kevin as being happy, thoughtful and loving. I often asked my mom about your mom and Kevin over the years.
I will pray for all of you at this difficult time and send love from the Nealis Family. Marilyn, I hope you are well.
Sincerely,
Pattie Nealis Pustizzi
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SueAnn Dolinsky
April 20, 2016
I'm sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you.
Barbara Joy Ciccacci
April 19, 2016
Kevin's passing closes the chapter on the old neighborhood. He now joins all of the others in the new "heavenly" one. As a part of my child and adulthood, I will remember Kevin fondly for his humor, his thoughtfulness, and his friendship. God bless him and the entire O'Rourke family.
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Samuel Levy
April 19, 2016
Reading of Kevin's passing hit me hard and brought back such a flood of memories--his excitement over showing me a new toy or sharing an event or milestone, his fastidiousness and thoroughness in matters such as taking in my garbage cans, and--every bit as important--the pride shown by you--his family and other friends--in his growth and achievements. That had so much to do with extending his life and potential and making him a model for others with developmental disabilities. Even though I have not been a neighbor for the past 11 or 12 years, my heart still belongs there and Kevin will be surely missed. May he rest in peace and his memory be a blessing.
Eileen McDonald-Woolbert
April 19, 2016
Pat and Ernie, I am so sorry to learn of your brother Kevin's passing. I pray that he rests in the peace of God's ever-loving arms.
April 19, 2016
Dear Pat and Family,
So sorry to hear of Kevin's passing, my prayers are with you and your family.
Kevin must have touch so many hearts in his life time. They always say we have angels among'st us and Kevin must have been one of them...
Katherine (Pendola) Malyk
Westpoint, IN.
Teresa Rosa-Rhoades
April 19, 2016
Marilyn and family,
I am so sad at the loss of your brother. He had a lovely light about him. May he rest in peace.
Lynne Lera
April 19, 2016
I am so sorry to hear about Kevin. My brother, Dennis, and Kevin were childhood friends and attended school together. Heaven has gained an angel.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Lynne Lera
Jean Perrotti
April 19, 2016
Marilyn,
We worked together in Penney's many years ago. I remember Kevin and your mom coming into the store. Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
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