Michael Joseph O'Rourke
December 31, 1957 ~ December 19, 2022
Resided in:
South Portland, Maine
SOUTH PORTLAND--Michael J. O’Rourke, of South Portland, passed away unexpectedly on December 17, 2022 at the age of 64.
He was born in Boston, December 31, 1957 the sixth child of the late William J. and Adelaide (Edmunds) O’Rourke. He was a Master Plumber and was instrumental in helping his brother, Sean become a Master Plumber as well. Michael was also a Professional skier and taught hundreds of children to ski. He was an avid sailor and loved the sea.
Michael had eight siblings in all. He was predeceased by William (Billy) O’Rourke and Patricia O’Rourke Delahoyde.
He is survived by Joni Cella O’Rourke, Kathleen O’Rourke Hutton and her husband Doug of Southington, CT, Virginia O’Rourke Anderson and her husband Michael of Hull, MA, Nancy O’Rourke Palma and her husband Robert of Plympton, MA, Christine O’Rourke Simmons of Hanover, MA, Paul O’Rourke of Weymouth, MA and Sean O’Rourke and his wife Patricia Houten O’Rourke of Weymouth, MA; his brother-in-law, Paul Delahoyde as well as many nieces and nephews that he dearly loved. He also leaves many friends in Maine including his good friend, James, everyone at the Friendship House and one of his best friends, Lucas, the dog he walked as well as Joni, Paco, Johnny and Sandy.
A celebration of Michael’s life is being planned and will be posted at a later date.
Those who would like to remember Michael may donate to the Friendship House, 390 Lincoln Street, South Portland, Maine 04106
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Big Mike forever in our hearts 🤍👼
Michael taught me how to ski at Heavenly Hill
Michael was great neighbor. I didn’t know him well, but I was one of the gardeners at the property where he lived, and he was always encouraging and very friendly, including providing bottled water for the gardens, and even installing some solar lamps among the flowers. My condolences to all his friends and family.
Michael was a wonderful neighbor. He was always smiling and willing to help us gardeners with water, a kind word, and he even put in solar lamps among the flowers. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends. May his memory grow as beautifully as the gardens he loved.
RIP G! Uncky! You’re the man. Always been more like a brother or best friend than an uncle to me.
Thanks for teaching me so many things in life and always having my back when ever I needed anything.
Sorry I wasn’t around much to see you this past year. That guilt and regret will live with me forever.
I love you G. Say hi to my dad for me. I love you both unconditionally and i’ll see you when I get there. Rest in Power. “250 pounds of Irish love”. Uncle Mike you are my G.
Love, respect, honor and loyalty.
I miss you dearly and will forever.
Sincerely,
Johnny
My heart and prayers go out to the O’Rourke family. Paul, Sean ,Chrissy and Danielle I am so sorry for the loss of your brother/Uncle. May God be with your in your time of sorrow! I love you! Patricia Lacey Westhaver. May he rest in peace!
To the Jones family Michael was Uncle Mike. He was always
There when the boiler didn’t work or the pipes were frozen. Mike loved kids and was always so kind and funny with them we all
Know he is with
God
In heaven. Watch over us Uncle Mike. We will
Miss you!
Mike was a good neighbor and friend. He enjoyed my garden and helped me with it. I will miss him. Condolences to his family.