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for Richard O'Rourke
Joan Butrico Cheng
April 12, 2022
I was a young and crazy college kid living for the summer with some girlfriends in a house in West Somerville that happened to be next door to the wonderful O'Rourke family. Just came across Dick's obituary today, though he's been gone ten years. I have such fond memories of Dick and Dolly and all the kids. Although many years have past since that summer of 1969, I never forgot the warmth and love and fun shared with me by this family. Condolences on the loss of a special man.
kathleen karpe
February 9, 2011
I loved talking and doing aerobics with Dick at Fitness First, as his daughter Eileen gave us the workout of a lifetime!He was SO proud of his family-it was so nice to see. My thoughts & prayers are with you all. -Kathy Geromini Karpe
Phyllis & Brendan Dunphy
January 30, 2011
Dolly and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Walter and Michael Sullivan
January 30, 2011
To the O'Rourke Family:
Please accept our deepest sympathies. Dickie was a great guy and friend.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Walter and Michael Sullivan
Gail Barrera
January 30, 2011
Katy, Jenny and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
~Gail Barrera
Christy Fitzsimons
January 30, 2011
I didn't know Dickie personally,but have known Rich Jr for the past 8 years or so and have heard wonderful stories about Dickie as a man,a Husband and as a father, I would like to send my sympathies to the entire family,
Karen Girouard
January 30, 2011
My Mom just told me the sad news of Dicky's passing. Some of my early and fond childhood memories are around the O'Rourke's kitchen table and having the O'Rourke's out to Billerica to swim in the pool. I remember looking forward to Christmas Eve every year too. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, Dolly and Family.
With Love,
Karen Girouard (Albergo)
Maureen Hull
January 29, 2011
Dolly & Family
We were sorry to read that Richard had passed away. Our memory of you guys goes back 50 years to Union Sq. in Somerville. I met Dolly at work and we all became freinds. Good Times!!!!
Our prayers & thoughts are with you
Maureen & Dick Hull
Mike Morrissey
January 29, 2011
My late father and Danny O'rourke were lifelong best friends so i had heard many stories about Dickie before meeting him. We worked together at NET for many years and had lots to talk about. Dick was a very knowledgeable, friendly guy who always left you feeling better after seeing him. Very Sorry for this loss.
Carolyn Kipp
January 28, 2011
Dick,
You always had something funny to say and you were a welcoming soul. I'll miss seeing you on Christmas Eve and seeing Katy cringe to all of your inappropriate jokes. I'll remember you speaking fondly about your kids growing up and remarking about how lucky you were to have Dolly (you were). RIP Dick!
Jennifer Marsan
January 28, 2011
He will always be "the ambassador" of Fitness First to me. A great man, funny man, father figure and role model. Many thoughts and prayers to Eileen and the family.
Sr. Gemma Dunn
January 28, 2011
Dear Dolly and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Dickie's passing although we knew he hasn't been well for quite some time. I was just talking to Ken and we shared many fond memories of your visits to PEI. Dickie gave us so many laughs and made reunions a lot of fun! He was quite a Charismatic guy- full of personality!!! Our prayers are with you as you pray your goodbyes and share the memories. Those grandchildren need to know the stories of their grandfather!!! Wishing you peace and comfort during the wake and funeral and in the days ahead!
Sr. Gemma Dunn and Ken and Sharon Dunn
January 28, 2011
Dear Dolly and family,
I'm so sorry to hear abour Dick's passing. He was always such a good guy and a very special person to David; I think they both kept each other out of trouble.
My wishes are with you during this difficult time.
My mother has also passed away and her hours are almost the same as Dick's, but I will try to get down to see him on Sunday. If I don't make it, please know that I am thinking of all of you and my prayers are with you.
Love,
Janice Weber
Renie O'Rourke
January 28, 2011
My thoughts and prayers all with you all during this very difficult time. Uncle Dicky was a great person and will be missed by many.
January 28, 2011
What a long road Dick and Dolly had because of his sickness. Dick whent down this road with dignity and his great sense of humor. I have know Dick all my life and will miss all the great conversations we would have when our North Cambridge group would meet. He loved his North Cambridge roots.
My prayers and thoughts are with Dolly and family.
Dave Nadeau
Marc Hurwitz
January 28, 2011
All the talk about "breaking the mold" certainly applies to Dickie. He was about as charismatic and funny a person as you could find, and also a kind and loyal soul who was completely devoted to family and friends, and who really was larger than life. Condolences certainly go out to my good friend Rich and everyone in the family as well as the scores of people whose lives he touched.
Robert Reidy
January 28, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you...
Barbara Maglio
January 28, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire O'Rourke family during this difficult time. I'm so sorry for your loss.
~Barbara Maglio, The Career Place
Michelle Donovan
January 28, 2011
To the O'Rourke Family,
I have great memories of your father, he was a very special man. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love,
Mich
John A
January 28, 2011
to family, loved one's & friends, my sincere condolences
Dick was a truly great guy with a wonderful sense of humor & an infectious laugh
he may be gone, but never forgotten
Olga M
January 28, 2011
Katy and Jenny--My thoughts and prayers are with both of you and your family during this difficult time. May the memories of your father give you strenght. God Bless You All.
Susan LaPorta
January 28, 2011
Mrs O'rourke and family,
I have so many wonderful memories of Mr. O'rourke and all of my driving time spent with him back and forth to Matignon. He was such a wonderful, funny, and kind man. I thank him for his devoted friendship with my father. Hew as was such an important part of his life. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Love,
Susan (Haviland) LaPorta
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