Michael James O’Rourke, 69, of Vero Beach, passed away on July 29, 2015.
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.
He was predeceased by his father, Raymond O’Rourke; mother, Marian Breen O’Rourke; and sister, Patricia O’Rourke Oberting.
O’Rourke was born in Philadelphia, Penn., to Raymond and Marian O’Rourke. He has been a resident of Vero Beach since 2002 and previously resided in Manhasset, N.Y.; Sterling Heights, Mich., and Wilson, N.Y.
He 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.
O’Rourke enjoyed his many years of work at General Motors’ research laboratory.
He was a lifetime member of the VFW, the Marine Corps League, General Motors Hall of Fame, and American Radio Relay League.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 3, 2015 at Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home, Vero Beach.
Services will be 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.
Interment will be Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015 at South Florida National Cemetery, Lake Worth, Fla.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to City of Hope, Attn: Tina Parfar, 1500 E Duarte Rd. Duarte, CA 91010.
Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home and Crematory is entrusted with arrangements.
