Edward J. O'Rourke

1937 – 2018

West Springfield – Edward J. O'Rourke, 81, died peacefully Thursday evening at home surrounded by his loving family.  Edward was born and raised in Springfield and has lived in West Springfield for the past 48 years.  He put himself through College and received his Law Degree from Western New England College.  Edward served overseas during the Korean War for the United States Army, earning the rank of Major.   He was a retired Rehabilitation Supervisor for the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission.  He loved spending time at his house with family and grandchildren, was an avid reader and won awards for his writing.  Edward was an enthusiastic Boston sports fan, Notre Dame Football fan and loved animals, especially his cats.  He leaves his wife of 48 years Delores (Sartori) O'Rourke; three daughters Ann Marie Ware, Lisa Forand and Susan Harper; four grandchildren John and Thomas Ware, Cayla and Liam Harper.  He was predeceased by a sister Margaret O'Rourke.  Visiting hours will be held at the West Springfield Curran-Jones Funeral Home Wednesday from 8:30 – 9:30am followed by a Mass in St. Thomas the Apostle Church at 10:00am.  The burial will take place in the Massachusetts Veteran's Memorial Cemetery in Agawam.  For more details please visit curranjones.com.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Research Foundation.