O'Rourke

James “Jim” Terrence O’Rourke Sr., 77, of Petrolia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024.

He was born May 9, 1947, in Wilkinsburg, Pa., to the late Aaron and Evelyn O’Rourke and was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend.

For close to 30 years, Jim worked as a crane and backhoe operator for Dick McCall Inc., where he earned the respect and admiration of his colleagues. Outside of work, Jim was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, farming and fishing. His passion for nature and hands-on way of life left a lasting impact on those around him. Jim was a member of the Boyers Sportsmen’s Association.

Jim is survived by his wife of 46 years, Janet M. (Dobrowsky) O’Rourke; his five children, Tammy Claypoole of Providence, Pa., Pam (Jeff) Setzenfand of Valencia, Jimmy O’Rourke of Butler, U.S. Army Lt. Col. John (Tarra) Bopp of Columbia, Tenn., and Heather O’Rourke of Koppel, Pa. He was predeceased by his beloved daughter, Dawn Marie O’Rourke. Jim was a proud grandfather to 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Jim was a cherished brother to his four surviving sisters, Patricia (Art) Debold of Irwin, Pa., Mary Martha (Tim) Koeslch of Irwin, Kathleen “Cookie” O’Rourke of Greensburg, Pa., and Jackie (Bruce) Rosyak of Irwin. He is reunited in passing with his three brothers, Buddy, Vincent and Skip. His surviving brother, Michael (Chris) O'Rourke of Irwin, holds his memory close.

Jim was a mentor to many and will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who had the honor of knowing him. His loyal dog, Sadie, will miss him dearly.

O’ROURKE — Friends of James “Jim” Terrence O'Rourke Sr., who died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at H. JACK BUZARD FUNERAL HOME, 201 S. Washington St., Eau Claire. Funeral services will follow visitation at 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The interment will be held at Hillview Cemetery in Fairview Township.

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