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Justin O'Rourke Obituary

O'ROURKE Justin Henry O'Rourke, Jr. on Thursday, February 2, 2012. Age 70 years. Father of Justin Henry O'Rourke III and Sean Edward O'Rourke. Grandfather of Justin Henry O'Rourke IV and Molly Rose O'Rourke. Brother of Kathleen Carboni (Shava). Son of the late Justin and Rita O'Rourke. Mr. O'Rourke was retired from Republic Beverage Company. He was a graduate of Warren Easton High School, Class of 1960. He was a loving father, grandfather, uncle and friend to all who knew him. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. (in Metairie Cemetery) on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 12:00 noon. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in Lake Lawn Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to St. Paul's High School, P. O. Box 928, Coving-ton, LA 70434-0928. To view and sign the family guest book, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Feb. 3 to Feb. 5, 2012.

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Joseph Bulot

March 1, 2012

My dear friend, you will be missed, I shall carry on with the name you gave me "Joe The Suit" and I shall embrace the great times and support you gave me over the years-Joseph Bulot

Monica Joseph Caldarera

February 10, 2012

Justin - what a awesome guy. I have known him for decades. He always had a smile on his face and generosity in his heart. Justin will definitely be kicking it up in heaven.

Kathy Mays

February 9, 2012

I am saddened at the loss of our "Irish Terrorist" friend!;) So many memories, so many great times, so much joy...

I have just come from your wonderful memorial and a lunch at Mandina's in your honor. So many stories...

To your lovely Family much heartfelt sympathy! We will miss you! Sleep well, Justin!

Kathy McSweeny Mays

Sonny Brannan

February 9, 2012

My old friend, I recall the times we had and cherish the memories I wouldn't trade for gold. Because the love and laughter will live long after all of the sadness and the tears. I am honored and privileged to have spent precious moments with you. I will love and miss you always. Till we meet again, Goodbye My Old Friend

Sal & Joan Tramuta

February 8, 2012

Our sincere sympathy goes out to the O'Rourke family. Justin was a great man and will be deeply missed.

Chapa Family

February 7, 2012

Words can not express the sadness I feel for the suffering you endured during your illness. I prayed for you everyday and will continue to pray for your soul. God bless and keep you always. You will be greatly missed. Your memory will live in our hearts forever.

Jackie Deville Hyde

February 7, 2012

Justin was a great friend and I enjoyed double dating with him during High School. We never dated but were friends. I enjoyed seeing him at our 30th reunion. God Bless and I will keep him in my prayers.
Jackie DeVille Class of 1960

Robert Casady

February 6, 2012

Justin,
You were such a positive influence in my life. You helped me out so much when my times were low. You will always be in my thoughts a prayers. You are an awesome friend and I am honored to have you as a true friend! You will be sorely missed.

Kelly Fonte Piper

February 5, 2012

Rest in Peace Mr. Justin. Thank you for the many years of friendship that you gave my father, Pete Fonte. Much love to you and your family. My prayers are with them.

Joe Nastasi

February 5, 2012

Justin was a great boss and good friend of my dads! My prayers go out to the family.

Dale O'Rourke Laborde

February 5, 2012

Glad I got to visit with Justin. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

February 5, 2012

Justin, my cousin, rest in peace. I will never forget you Marine. You never gave up, your sons adored you, your family remembers the good times. "...and never, never be afraid to die; for I am with you in the sky!"
Sidney & Cyndi Garaudy

gracie orourke sindelic

February 4, 2012

My eyes adored you and now my eyes adore our sons. I will never forget you. Gracie

Michael Moity

February 4, 2012

Justin Henry O'Rourke Jr. - A dad to be proud of and his presence is still with us - Sean and Jay,thoughts are with you.

Anita-Luisa Paez

February 4, 2012

Sorry to hear of Justin's passing.Sincere condolences to his family.He was unique. Anita-Luisa Paez.

February 4, 2012

Jay and Sean I am so sorry for your loss. Your father was a very special person to me. He will be deeply missed by many. What a great sense of humor along with a caring heart. My prayers and thoughs are with you and your family. Nancy Tracy

February 4, 2012

A legend in the industry and a great friend. You will be missed.

The Stow Family

February 4, 2012

"Goodbye dear friend"
Daryl Cannon (Lacombe, La.)

February 4, 2012

What agreat loss to the O'Rourke family, will be our thoughts and prayers.

Dennis & Natalie Breaux

Bryan Albert

February 4, 2012

Justin will always be in my thoughts, and prayers. Godspeed, his family, friends, and loved ones.

Bryan Albert

February 4, 2012

You will always be in my thoughts, and prayers. Godspeed, to family, friends, and loved ones.

February 4, 2012

Sorry to hear about the passing of JUSTIN. My prayers and thoughts are with the O'Rourke family. Justin was a good friend and one of the Lakeview group which had many great times together.

J. E. Craven
Richmond, TX

jerry o'rourke

February 4, 2012

always in my prayers

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