We are sad to announce that on June 19, 2023 we had to say goodbye to James M. O'Rourke of Arlington, Massachusetts. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James M. O'Rourke to show support.

He was predeceased by: his wife Mary (Colliton); and his siblings, Frank and Ann Murphy. He is survived by: his children, John (Nancy) of Maynard, James, Jr. (Evalyn) of Medford, Jean Foley (David) of Arlington, Kenneth of Pepperell and Ellen Waldron (Norman) of Greenfield; his grandchildren, Kayla, Margaret, Bridget, Eddie, Haley, Courtney, Colleen, Alex, Corey and Amelia; his sister Ellen Hirsch; and his close friends, Russ and Olive Nugent.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations to: Michael J. Fox Foundation Grand Central Station PO Box 4777, NY, NY 10163 or click the "make a donation" button below to be redirected to their website.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
DeVito Funeral Homes and Cremation

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June 24, 2023

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“In loving memory of James M. O'Rourke, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Jim was a great man we all had fun deep sea fishing and after dinner was a great time spent with you go in peace my friend the rusty can lost a good patron i know how much u loved BBQ”

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June 21

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DeVito Funeral Home
1145 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02476

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June 22

Funeral Mass

St. Camillus Church
1175 Concord Turnpike, Arlington, MA 02476

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