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Jacqueline O'Rourke

January 24, 2012

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Saratoga Springs, NY James H. and Jacqueline A. Cole ORourke passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2012 entering the Gates of Heaven together. James was born on July 28, 1927 in Saratoga Springs, the son of the late Francis J. and Helen V. Clare ORourke. His loving wife Jacqueline was born on August 7, 1934 in Corning, NY, the daughter of the late Gerald and Edith Gorham McNeil. James worked in the bottling plant for the Saratoga Vichy Bottling Company for twenty seven years, Stewarts for four years and Maplewood Manor for ten years. He also served in the New York State and National Guard. James loved collecting old license plates, painting cartoons and was a history buff. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by one brother, the Rev. Colin ORourke and one sister, Ann. M. Pemberton. Jacqueline worked as a clerk for Stewarts, Helprins-MacFinns Drug Store and Jamesway, all in Saratoga Springs. She enjoyed knitting, painting and crocheting. In addition to her parents, Jacqueline was predeceased by her husband James. They spent all of their time together and were never apart. Whether it was enjoying lunch at Comptons, walking to Church or enjoying downtown Broadway to sit on the benches, they loved to watch and talk to all that they would meet. They were both active communicants of the Church of St. Peter. They are survived by James' sister, Helen E. ORourke, their special friends, Tom Lucas and Laura Darcy, all of Saratoga Springs; nephews, Frank and Stephen Pemberton and several cousins. Relatives and friends may call from 9:30 to 10:30am Saturday, January 28, 2012 in the Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway to be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am by the Rev. Dominic S. Ingemie. Burial will follow in the family plot at St. Peters Cemetery, West Avenue. Memorials may be made in James and Jacquelines name to the Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
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