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Raymond O'Rourke Obituary

O'Rourke - Raymond C., of N. Massapequa, on July 13, 2025, in his 63rd year. Beloved son of Dorothy (nee McKenna) and the late Charles J. Loving brother of Patricia (late Brian) Austin, Susan D. Heckler (late James Cadogan), and Robert. Devoted uncle of John Thomas (Cayla), Matthew S., Daniel T., Brendan M., and Ashlee S. (Sydney). Caring nephew to

Thomas (Antoinette) McKenna,

Donald (late Frances) Galvin; and predeceased by many loving aunts and uncles. Will be missed by many cousins and friends. Reposing at William E. Law Funeral Home, 1 Jerusalem Avenue, Massapequa, NY. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, 10:45am, at Maria Regina R.C. Church, Seaford, NY. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. Family will receive friends Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

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Published by Newsday on Jul. 16, 2025.

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Jul

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:45 a.m.

Maria Regina R.C. Church

Seaford, NY

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William E. Law Inc. Funeral Home

1 Jerusalem Ave, Massapequa, NY 11758

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