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Dessie O'Rourke

Dublin, Castleknock

O’ROURKE, Dessie (Castleknock, Dublin 15 and formerly of Drimnagh, Dublin 12) April 10th., 2021 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. Beloved husband of the late Helen and much loved father of Orla and Emma and dear brother of the late Sean; sadly missed by his loving daughters, grandchildren Millie and James, son-in-law Gavin, Michael, Noel, Brendan and Tony, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends..

May he rest in peace.

A private funeral will take place due to government advice regarding public gatherings. When the current circumstances have passed we look forward to celebrating Dessie’s life with friends and extended family at a later date.

Those who would have liked to attend the funeral; but due to current restrictions cannot, may join the online private family Funeral Mass on Wednesday April 14th, at 10am by following this LINK or please leave your personal message or condolence below.

Family flowers only, please.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

The Family would appreciate if you could leave a message to be put into a book of condolences for the family.

Mary MacRoryFriend of Dessie’s daughter, Orla

Sincere condolences on Dessie’s death. RIP Dessie from Mary, Dan, Colleen and Shane xx

Mark , Martina and Anthony RyanFriend of Orla

Our Deepest sympathies Orla, Emma on the Passing of your Dad. We know how close you were and only wish we could be at your dads funeral to support both of you in any way possible. If you should require any help or assistance you only need ask. Mark, Martina and Anthony Ryan

Ronan CullenFriend of the Family

Sincere condolences on Dessie’s passing. Many great times shared in Castleknock along with the O’Rourke gang from Pine Grove. Thinking of you all. RIP Dessie

Naomi RyaFriend of Emma

Emma, I was so very sorry to hear the news that your precious dad had passed. I know from all the stories you told of him, how very special he was to you. Thinking of you and Orla, much love, Naomi

Mary MacRoryFriend of Dessie’s daughter, Orla

Sincere condolences on Dessie’s death. RIP Dessie from Mary, Dan, Colleen and Shane xx

Vicki FitzsimonsFriend of Emma

Emma I was so sorry to hear the news of your dad’s passing. I know how much he meant to you and the family. Take care, thinking of you all.
Vicki xx

Monica BrennanDessie's cousin

Sincere condolencies to Michael, Noel, Brendan, Tony & all the family on Dessie’s
passing. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Mary MacRoryFriend of Dessie’s daughter, Orla

Sincere condolences on Dessie’s death. RIP Dessie from Mary, Dan, Colleen and Shane xx