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1937
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2018
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John O'Rourke Obituary
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John DeRiggi
May 11, 2018
So sorry to hear the news. My prayers are with the O'Rourke family. I met John when I worked with his son. John was such a nice man and will be missed.
Norb Normansell
May 9, 2018
My sympathies on Johns passing. As a member of the FOP, I saw John at many events. He was a great guy and he will be missed.
Mike Wagner
May 8, 2018
So sorry to hear about John. I new him from working in North Riverside and always looked forward to seeing him. Meet for coffee and roll the dice to see who paid. Great memories with a great guy. He will be missed.
Jim ad Deb Esner
May 7, 2018
You all are in our and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss. John will be missed dearly.
Dixie Hopper
May 7, 2018
I'm so sorry for your loss. I will be missing him at Yia yia's. It was always a fun time at the table. I am visiting my mother in Alabama so I'm unable to attend the services but my thoughts will be with you.
Dixie Hopper
May 7, 2018
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm visiting my mother in Alabama so I am unable to attend the services. My thoughts are with you. I'm so glad I got to see John at Yia yia's last week.
Rebecca Voith
May 7, 2018
Praying that your memories of fun, laughter and love give all of you comfort and a peace that heals your hearts. Your dad was the life of the party; celebrate him and all that he has passed on to you!
May 7, 2018
Cathy &Dave Stepenske
May 6, 2018
With our deepest sympathy to the O'Rourke Family, It was a honor to know John, he was a funny man and always telling jokes, we loved being around John , He will be missed so much .we have known John for 21 years ,but seems like yesterday we meet, with great sadness we lost a gentle giant ( RIP ) our dear friend
Cathy &Dave Stepenske
May 6, 2018
With our deepest sympathy to the O'Rourke Family, It was a honor to know John, he was a funny man and always telling jokes, we loved being around John , He will be missed so much .we have known John for 21 years ,but seems like yesterday we meet, with great sadness we lost a gentle giant ( RIP ) our dear friend
May 6, 2018
Wes Odean
May 6, 2018
Will miss you my very deepest best friend l will just have to remember all the great times and fantastic experiences we had for so many years. 73 years about. Bless your soul in Heaven.
From the Staff of Conboy's Westchester Funeral Home
May 6, 2018
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Steven Ryndak
May 5, 2018
Goodbye my friend
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Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home - Westchester10501 W. Cermak, Westchester, IL 60154
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