Very Rev. John Joseph O'Rourke

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Very Rev. John Joseph O'Rourke

Gortnahoe, Thurles, Tipperary

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Sincere sympathy to Peg, Sr.Noreen and all Fr. JJ's family and friends. Suaimhneas síoraí dó i bhfochair na naomh is na n-aingeal.
— Caitlín Moloney, Glendree, Co Clare
Sincere sympathy and prayers to Sr. Noreen, Peg and all members of the Donnellan family on the death of Fr. John Jo.May God comfort each of you at this sad and lonely time in your lives .Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam uasal.
— Sr Eileen Callinan, Convent of Mercy ,Tulla, Co Clare
Condolences to the Family of Fr John ORourke and his fellow priests, a hard working priest who gave great service to his parishioners over many long years. May he rest in Peace.
— Nicholas and Brid Quinlan
Sincere sympathies to Sr Noreen,Peg and all thr O Rourke family.

Fr John was inspirinational when dealing with the sick.Distance was never a deterent.
Rest in Peace.
— Helen,Eamonn Dunne
Fr O'Rourke was very kind to my family when my uncle Fr John Lambe AP Gortnahoe during illness and when he died in 1993. Always kind and courteous to deal with on the schools business over the years too. Sympathies to all his extended families and friends.
— Patrick Lambe Friar Street Thurles
Sincere sympathy to all the O’Rourke family on the death of Fr.John Joe. His dedication to his parishioners will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace.
— Phil & Joan Moloney
Sincere sympathy to Peg & Donlon family, Sr Noreen, all relatives and friends of Fr John Joe, rest in peace.
— Carmel Moroney Tulla
Sincere sympathies to the O’Rourke family, Fr Irwin and many friends of Fr John Joe on his passing. He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed. May he rest in peace.
— Aodhdín and Anthony Casey, and family, Maynooth
Sincere sympathy to the O Rourke family on the death of Fr John Joe. May he rest in peace.
— Paddy Raleigh
Sincere sympathies to the O'Rourke family
— Roy Donovan PP, Caherconlish
Deepest condolences to the O'Rourke family. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
— Kathleen Scanlan Killaloe
Sincere sympathy to Peg and the Donlon family
From the Murphy family Liscullane
— Margaret Murphy Newline Tulla Co Clare
We are very sorry to hear of Fr O Rourke’s death. May he rest in peace .
— Myriam and Kevin O Connor Ballynonty and Cork
Sincere sympathy to the O Rourke family on the death of Fr John Joe. May he rest in peace.
— Paddy and Mary Ryan Castleiney
Deepest Sympathy to all the O Rourke family on your bereavement. May John rest in peace
— Michael & Mary Conheady ,Tulla ,
Sincere sympathy to the O Rourke family on the death of Fr. John Joe..When he was in Loughmore I remember him bringing holy communion to my father who was confined to bed.He contributed a lot to the parish and was much appreciated. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
— Sr Margaret Kennedy SJG, Newtown Rd Wexford
My sincere sympathy to the family of Fr.O'Rourke on his passing. May his saintly soul Rest In Peace.
— John Dillon Johnstown
Sincere condolences to Sr. Noreen and to Peg on the death of Fr. J.J. Fond memories of our visit to Kenya in the 1990's. May he rest in eternal peace after a lifetime of service so generously given. Brendan.
— Brendan O' Brien St Anne's Community College Killaloe
Sincere sympathy to all Fr O Rourke's family on his passing
— Bridget Keane
Sincere sympathy to the O''Rourke Family on the death
of Fr. John Joe . He was a very loyal friend for many many
years. May Heaven be your bed.
Sincere sympathy from Johnny & Roisin Hackett & Family
Castleiney & Roscrea Road, Templemore.
— Johnny Hackett
Our sincere condolences to Dr.Noreen and all the O'Rourke family on the sad passing of Fr.John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.In our prayers at this sad difficult time.
— Pat&Liz Gleeson Grange Ballina
Our sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Father O Rourke. A person of great integrity and a source of great spiritual consolation to the ill and dying. He will be greatly missed by all. May he rest in peace.
— Liam and Mally Noonan Newhall, Grange
Sincere sympathy to the O Rourke family on the loss of a kind ,genuine and lovely man. He will be sadly missed and remembered for all his hard work and dedication for all in the parish.
— Martin, Anita,Jack,Niamh and Saoirse Gleeson
Deepest sympathy to Peg, Sr Noreen and the extended O Rourke and Donlon families.
May Father JJ rest in peace.
— Sean and Josetta Hogan Tierovannen O Callaghans Mills
Sincere sympathy to all Fr O Rourke's family on his passing. Fr O Rourke was a good friend of mine and a through gentleman. RIP Fr John.
— Sean Ryan, MCC
Sincere sympathy Sr. Noreen and the O'Rourke Family and extended Families on the death of Fr. J. J. May He Rest in Peace. Watched the Mass a genuine good Priest may God reward Him. May You take comfort He is getting His reward in Heaven. Take care. X
— George Raphaela Hickey &Family
We are so saddened to hear of Father JJ's passing. We have such fond memories of seeing him when we visited Ireland with our Grandfather (James T. McNamara). Father JJ was one of a kind and he will be missed by many family and friends. He will live forever in our hearts. Our sincere condolences to his sisters, Sr. Noreen and Peg O'Rourke Donlan and his nieces, nephews, and entire family. The entire Lucey family of Houston, Texas sends our love and condolences.
— Colleen & Shawna Lucey
Deepest sympathy and sincerest condolences on the passing of our good friend Father O Rourke. May he rest in eternal peace
— Peter and Faith Ponsonby
Sincere sympathy to all of Fr O Rourkes family on his sad passing.RIP.
— Josie & Jorge Bras
Sincere sympathy on the death of Fr. O' Rourke.
May he rest in peace.
— The Buckley Family, Castleiney
Our Deepest sympathy to all the family of the late Fr. O.Rourke. He will be sadly missed in the parish.
— Martin and Catherine Campion
Sincere sympathy to the O’Rourke family. Fr O’Rourke was a truly inspirational man. May he rest in peace.
— The Cormack Family The Islands Loughmore
Sincere sympathy to the O’Rourke family on the sad passing of Fr. John Joe. He was a dedicated priest and kindly gave so much of his time visiting the sick. May he Rest In Peace.
— The Raleigh Family, Glengoole
On behalf of the Legion of Mary in Glengoole, I extend our sincere condolences to the O'Rourke family on the death of Fr.John Joe .He was our spiritual director and founder member of the Legion in Glengoole. We all loved his very interesting talks at our meetings and enjoyed our Legion tours in his presence .
— Legion of Mary Glengoole
Our sincere sympathies to Peg, Sr Noreen, Tom, Cait & all the O Rourke & Donlon families on the sad passing of Fr JJ. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
— Kieran Harrington & Gobnait Lynch, Castleisland
Sincere condolences to the O’Rourke’s and extended families on the passing of Fr. J.J.
— Betty Hogan & Family, Baunacloka, Mungret, Limerick
Sincere sympathy to the o Rourke family on the passing of father john joe rip.ie
— Annie and mary cahill
Sincere aympathy to all who mourn fr. John joe. Because he had all the parish records up to date i had him tormented on behalf of the cousins in america looking for their relations. He told me to drip feed the records to them because as soon as they got them they would be back for more. How right he was. Peace to his good soul. Rest in peace.
— Mary duggan ballysloe
So sorry to hear of the loss of a lovely man and family friend you were such a good friend to my mother Mrs Peg Tuohy in Castleiney God bless you may you rest in Peace we will always remember you Amen
— Mary Keegan and family
Our deepest condolences to Father JJ's sisters Noreen and Peg,to his nieces, nephews and their extended families.Father O Rourke was a very dedicated priest.Remembering also at this time his brother Eugene.Eternal rest to Father JJ and Eugene's .souls .Maura and Michael O Brien The ,Long House, Birdhill and Gortnahoe
— Maura and Michael O Brienl
The Tuohy family would like to send condolences to the O Rourke family on the death of our dear friend Fr JJ you will never be forgotten for your friendship to us in Castleiney may your soul Rest in Peace Amen 🙏
— Phyllis and Dennis Tuohy
My sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Fr John Joe. I have fond memories of my time with him in Thurles Vocational School (starting in the early 80’s) where he supported me in the teaching of RE and remained a friend over the years. May he rest in peace.
— Catherine McCormack
Deepest condolence to Noreen and Peg on the loss of Fr. John Jo. I was unable to be at the funeral but I have remembered him here.
— Fr Denis Foley
Deepest sympathy to the O' Rourke family on the death of Fr. O' Rourke. May he rest in peace.
— John and Rita Fitzgerald, Poyntstown
Sincerest sympathy on the passing of Fr.O Rourke.
May he rest in peace
— Tommy & Miriam Duggan
Deepest sympathy to Sister Noreen and to all the O'Rourke family on the death of Father John Joe. Our lives intersected at many points and it was always a pleasure to meet him and recall old times in Cabra West and in Cashel. Rest in peace, John Joe
— Pat Russell, Thurles
Deepest sympathy to Sr. Noreen, Peg, and the extended Donnellan family on the death of Fr. John Jo. May he rest in peace.
— Sr Clare Gunning, Tipperary Town
Sincere Sympathy to Sr Noreen, Peg and the extended O'Rourke family on the passing of Fr JJ. Great memories of Fr JJ's company in Lourdres. May his gentle soul rest in peace
— Monica & Kathleen Hourigan, The Orchards, Annagh, Murroe
Sincere sympathy to the family of the late Father John Joe o. Rourke on his sad passing.Also my sympathies to Archbishop Kieran and the priests of the archdiocese on the loss of a great priest and person.I measc na naomh go raibh a anam croga dilis.
— John costigan
Sincere sympathy to Sr Noreen Peg the Donlon family and extended family on Fr JJ,s passing. I have great memories at O Rourke’s house in Birdhill . May his soul rest in peace
— Christy and Susan Moroney Killaloe
Sincere sympathy to Fr O'Rourke's sisters, Sr Noreen and Peg, his nephews and nieces, Fr Irwin, Fr O'Keeffe, Fr Joe, Teresa and all his parishioners. He will be remembered for all he did in Gortnahoe Glengoole as PP and AP. May he rest in eternal peace.
— Seamus and Carmel Troy
Deepest sympathy to Sr Noreen, Peg and the extended O’Rourke family on the passing of Fr JJ. Go ndéana Dia trócaire air.
— Denis & Mary Floyd, Birdhill
Sincere sympathy to the O'Rourke family on the passing of Fr O'Rourke. May he rest in peace.
— Denis & Anne Large & Family
Sincere sympathy to the extended family of Fr. O'Rourke. A true gentleman. May he rest in peace.
— Dixie stanley and family fennor
Sincere condolences to Sr Noreen and Peg, and the extended family, on the passing of Fr. John Joe. May he rest in peace.
— Lynch family, Ross
Sincere Sympathy to all the O' Rourke Family and Parishioners on the sad passing of Fr John Joe. May hes gentle Soul rest in eternal peace.
— Jim and Marie Flanagan, Gaile
Deepest sympathy to Peg and Sr Noreen on the death of Fr . J.J. May he rest in peace
— Mary Maher Ryan Oranmore formally Birdhill
Sincere sympathy to all the O'Rourke family on the sad passing of our former PP john Joe he will be sadly missed Rest in peace Fr O Rourke
— John Alice Lahert and family crossogues gortnahoe
Sincere sympathy to all the O'Rourke family on the sad passing of Fr. John Joe. May he rest in peace.
— Richie, Siobhan, Shane and Roisin Phelan, Ballysloe
We offer our heartfelt sympathy to Fr.O’Rourke’s Sisters, Rev.Sister Noreen & Peg Donlan, His nieces, nephews, extended family, His parishioners, Archbishop O’Reilly, Fr. Irwin, & Priests of Cashel & Emly. We pray for heavenly peace & happiness for his precious soul. We are deeply indebted for His thirty two years of sterling service as Spiritual Director of Cashel Curia. He had a special love of the Legion of Mary & was a dedicated Spiritual Director of Thurles Comitium Junior Curia & of Presidia in all the parishes he served in over the past Sixty Years, His inspirational leadership & generosity with his time will never be forgotten by all who loved him.
— Cashel Curia, Legion of Mary
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