Anne O'Rourke

Anne O’Rourke, age 81, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 27, 2024. She was born on July 26, 1943 in Philadelphia, PA. to the late John A O’Rourke and Antoinette O’Rourke(née Madden).

Nan, as she was affectionately known, is the sister of the late John J. O’Rourke (Dorothy), Francis P. O’Rourke, and Theresa A. O’Rourke. Beloved aunt of John A. O'Rourke (Bernadette), Martin M. O'Rourke (Denise), Edmund L. O'Rourke, Helena O'Rourke Griffin (Casey), Dorothy C. Matkowski (Joe), Thomas D. O'Rourke (Anna), and the late Toni Mcguigan and Tiernan P. O’Rourke. Great aunt of Brittany, Erin, Jason (Aileen), Liam, Emily, Camryn, Julia, Bree, Janey, Samantha, Jake, Jack, Anthony, Lucy, Mazie, Mellie, Jackson, and Keegan. Beloved by many dear friends , especially her closest and most loyal friend Terri Armstrong.

Nan was a graduate of St. Joseph’s University. She enjoyed a successful career in the medical field in various important roles, retiring from Siemens Medical Solutions. Nan served in the Peace Corps for several years. This sparked her interest in travel and she enjoyed many remarkable adventures all over the world. Nan’s love of travel was only matched by her dedication to her friends and family. Despite all the amazing experiences she had, her favorite places to be were laughing around a dining table in Philadelphia or swimming in the ocean with her family at the Jersey shore.

Relatives and friends are invited to her visitation Saturday January 4, 2025 9AM William G. Malloy Funeral Home 625 Byberry Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19116. Memorial Service 10:30 AM. Interment Our Lady of Grace Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.