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Patricia O'Rourke Obituary
ARLINGTON, Va. — Patricia L. O'Rourke, formerly of Plymouth, was called home to be with our Almighty Father in Heaven on Sunday, June 7, 2020, at her home in Arlington, Va.
Born April 6, 1942, she was the daughter of the late William O'Rourke and Caroline Wojtowicz O'Rourke. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Thomas and brother-in-law, Paul Yadouga.
Patricia is survived by her sisters: Caroline O'Rourke, of Plymouth; Maureen McCabe (James), of Blue Bell; Sandra Yadouga, of Clarks Summit; sister-in-law, Beverly O'Rourke, of Maryville, Tenn.; a niece, Corleen Roche; nephews, James McCabe, Jr. (Elizabeth), Thomas McCabe, Jonathan O'Rourke (Christina), Leland Yadouga and five beautiful and loving great-nieces, as well as numerous cousins.
Patricia was a graduate of Saint Vincent's High School in Plymouth and Misericordia University.
She received her Master's Degree in reading and literacy from the University of Detroit Mercy. She taught elementary school students for many years before joining the Bureau of Catholic Indian Missions, where she served for 30 years, and retired as executive director in 2008.
Patricia had a deep and abiding faith. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Arlington, Va., where she served as a Eucharistic Minister and a member of the church's Women's Council. Pope John Paul ll awarded the papal Equestrian Order of Saint Gregory the Great to "Lady Patricia" for her conspicuous service to the Catholic Church.
Funeral services are private. Interment will be in St. Mary's Nativity, Plymouth Township. Arrangements are entrusted to the S.J. Grontkowski Funeral Home, Plymouth.
Anyone wishing to make a donation in Patricia's memory are asked to kindly send them to a charity of your choice.
To submit online condolences, please visit www.sjgrontkowkskifuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Clem Gross
June 25, 2020
Patricia was a good friend. May she rest in peace!
Dennis Thumann
June 23, 2020
This news make my heart sad. Fortunate enough to be in her group for two canonizations in Rome. She was always so joyful and funny! No doubt she is enjoying her eternal reward. Peace and comfort to her family.
Robert Prieto
June 12, 2020
Ssincere regrets to the O'Rourke family for the loss of Patricia. She was one of the sweetest persons to remember.
June 11, 2020
To the O'Rourke family: Heartfelt condolences for the loss of Patsy as she was known in grade school at St Mary's. She had that smile as in this picture that won you over immediately. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. RIP and God bless. Diane and Len Medura
June 11, 2020
Graduated with Patsy in 1960 and am so sad to hear of her passing. She was so funny and sweet and bold. HA! RIP dear friend! Pray for us
Charles Grohowski
June 11, 2020
May God rest your soul.
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