Harry Joseph O'Rourke

O’Rourke, Harry J., 84, of Centerville, Ohio, died surrounded by the love of his family on September 29, 2015. Harry is survived by his companion and partner of 20 years, Louise Hoover, his children, Lynn (Neal), Michael (Betsy), Timothy(Kathy), Sharon (Aidan) and Daniel (Molly). He is also survived by his sister Ann (Fran). He was a loving grandfather to Ben, Alex, Ted, Aimee, Peter, Ian, Niall, Conal, Keara and Allison and a treasured and loyal friend of many. He is preceded in death by his parents Margaret and Harry, his wife of 30 years, Madeline Ann, and siblings Margaret and William. Before launching his professional career, Harry was an officer in the United States Marine Corp. After serving his country, he was a successful insurance broker and entrepreneur. He earned numerous awards including that of Outstanding Life Insurance Agent and served as President of the Dayton Association of Life Underwriters. Leadership on the personal and professional level was an important aspect of his life. He was involved with United Way, the University of Dayton athletic program, Archbishop Alter High School, Walnut Grove Country Club and NAIM. Harry was born in Plainfield, NJ but was raised in East Hampton, NY. In 2013, he was inducted into the East Hampton High School Athletic Hall of fame in recognition of his excellent achievement in multiple sports. Active and curious with a memorable and infectious laugh, he was an avid outdoorsman and was passionate about golf, fishing, skiing and travel. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 pm on Friday, October 2, 2015 at the Tobias Funeral Home, Kettering, Ohio. An 11:00 a.m., October 3, 1015 funeral Mass will be held at St. Leonard’s Chapel in Centerville Ohio with a burial service to follow at the Centerville Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Wounded Warriors (WoundedWarriorsProject.org/donate) or St. Leonard’s.