Rita O'Rourke
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Obituary for Rita A. O'Rourke

Rita A.  O'Rourke
Rita A. O’Rourke, 75, of Hampton, NY formerly of Pawling, NY died on July 9, 2014 at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY. Born on September 15, 1938 in Proctor, VT she was the daughter of the late Oscar E. and Mary (Cameron) Fortier. On September 15, 1956 in Castleton, VT she married Michael William O’Rourke, II who predeceased her on April 13, 2001. Rita was happiest when she was with her family, helping other people, or taking care of her lawn and home. She was a Board Member and volunteer at the Young at Heart Senior Center in Poultney, VT and an Auxilliary member of the Crippen Felllows Post 50, American Legion in Castleton, VT.

She is survived by two daughters, Shari Orton and her husband, Paul Albertson of Dover Plains, NY, Kelly O’Rourke of Pawling, NY; and a son, Sean O’Rourke and his wife Kristie of Wingdale, NY; two sisters, Elizabeth Conklin of Rhode Island and Kay Bruno of Florida and a brother, Edward Fortier of California. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Amy Berry and her husband George, Cody Orton and Michael O’Rourke and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a son, Michael William O’Rourke III, a daughter, Denise Marie O’Rourke, four brothers, Frank, Scott, Jack and Bub Fortier and one sister, Elaine Hutchins.

A memorial services will be announced at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to a charity of one’s choice. To send the family an online condolence, please visit www.hufcutfuneralhome.com

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