Micheal Francis O'Rourke Obituary (1953 - 2016)

Micheal Francis O'Rourke died on Thursday, May 26, 2016. He was 62 years old. He was born in Carlingford, Ireland, on Oct. 14, 1953. He was raised there by his beloved parents, Michael and Ella, before moving to the United States as a young man. He is survived by four children, Jennifer, Erin, Ciara and Tara; his grandchildren, Keegan and Iona; and his siblings, Marie, Dermot (Pauline), Patrick (Linda), Cecelia (Shuckie) and Martin. He was preceded in death by his parents. Micheal loved golfing, reading and laughing late into the night with his family over a cup of tea. He could speak with anyone about anything with warmth and wit. He proudly cheered his daughter on from the sidelines of the Special Olympics. A mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at St. James Cathedral at 804 Ninth Ave. in Seattle. There will be a reception at the church following the service. Micheal spoke often about agape, a word he used to describe unconditional, absolute love. Agape, said C.S. Lewis, is "all giving." Micheal gave his heart to many, and he was loved absolutely. He will be deeply missed. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, June 8, at 11:00 AM at St. James Cathedral in Seattle. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests remembrances be made to Special Olympics Washington. Hoffner Fisher & Harvey harveyfuneral.com