Kevin was born December 29, 1953 in Jersey City New Jersey to Ruth and Francis O’Rourke. He was an employee of Sanofi-Aventis as Chief Information Officer at the New York City office for over a decade, which allotted him the opportunity to travel internationally and immerse himself in various cultures and customs. Kevin earned his Master of Business Administration from Monmouth University where he was employed as an adjunct professor. He retired in 2008 and moved from Millstone, New Jersey to Naples, Florida. He was an avid fan of sports cars, fishing, gardening, literature, fine arts, fine clothing, and fine dining. Kevin enjoyed being outdoors, traveling with his family, and spending time near the ocean.
Out of all of Kevin’s accomplishments, he was most proud of his long-term sobriety. Kevin was an active member of Alcoholics Anonymous from 2008 until his passing in 2021. He carried the message of AA to struggling alcoholics through his persistent commitment to helping others.
Kevin O’Rourke was the beloved husband of Adrienne O’Rourke of 46 years; devoted father of Christian O’Rourke and his wife, Gianna, Ashley Molloy and her husband Brian Molloy; loving brother of Colleen O’Rourke, Francis O’Rourke, and Terrence O’Rourke, and cherished grandfather of Finn and Sailor.
As Kevin wished to spend eternity among the seas, his ashes will be spread in the Gulf of Mexico during a burial at sea ceremony in Matlacha, Florida by his immediate family.
Celebrate Kevin’s life by donating to the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation or the Parkinson’s Foundation.
Parkinson’s Foundation https://www.parkinson.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google_AlwaysOn_Brand&utm_term=parkinsons%20foundation&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4_7y6ful7gIVltrICh0DiQ2SEAAYASAAEgLaJfD_BwE
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation https://hope.hazeldenbettyford.org/ga-nyc/?utm_source=googleppc&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google_PPC_|_New_York_|_Branded&utm_content=Hazelden_Betty_Ford&utm_term=hazelden%20betty%20ford&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjpH5hPyl7gIVy5yzCh3OYAK8EAAYAiAAEgJmhvD_BwE
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