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Michael James O�Rourke, age 69, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at his home, in Vero Beach.
Michael was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Raymond and Marian O�Rourke. He has been a resident of Vero Beach since 2002 and previously resided in Manhasset, New York; Sterling Heights, Michigan and Wilson, New York.
Michael O�Rourke served in the United States Marine Corps and earned a National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and a Rifle Expert Badge. He attended Niagra University.
He enjoyed his many years of work at General Motors� research laboratory.
Michael was a lifetime member of the VFW, the Marine Corps League, General Motors Hall of Fame, and American Radio Relay League.
He is survived by his wife, Dianne Bein O�Rourke; oldest son, Thomas M. (Jody Thomas) O�Rourke; daughter, Kathleen O�Rourke (Andrew) Harrison; son, Kevin Michael (Leah Bertolotte) O�Rourke; five granddaughters, Caroline O�Rourke, Maggie, Anna and Lucy Harrison; grandson, Michael Thomas O�Rourke, and a multitude of loving nieces and nephews.
Michael was predeceased by his father, Raymond O�Rourke; mother, Marian Breen O�Rourke; and sister, Patricia O�Rourke Oberting.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Monday, August 3, 2015 at Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home, Vero Beach.
Services will be 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel.
Interment will be Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at South Florida National Cemetery, Lake Worth, Florida.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to City of Hope, Attn: Tina Parfar, 1500 E Duarte Rd
Duarte, CA 91010.
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