Peter John James O'Rourke

11 Sep 1939 - 22 Jun 2013

Peter John James O'Rourke

11 Sep 1939 - 22 Jun 2013

O’ROURKE, Peter John James (Chook) (The Master).


After a long illness, peacefully died at home on June 22, 2013, aged 73 years.

Loving husband to Heather. Much loved father of Michael, David, Steven, and Kelly. Loving Poppa to Tony, Bayley, Xavier, Isaac, and Hannah.

‘His caring and kind nature will be sadly missed – Yeah Right’

A service for Peter was held in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Munroe Street, Napier on Wednesday June 26 at 10.30am followed by interment at Park Island Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers a donation in Peter’s memory to Cranford Hospice would be appreciated and can be made via www.cranfordhospice.org.nz   Grateful thanks to the staff and nurses at Shirley’s Homecare, Cranford Hospice and the District Nursing Service for your caring and patience under fire. Peter always appreciated your efforts.

All messages to the O’Rourke Family, C/- PO Box 217, Napier, 4140.