John Thomas O'Rourke

Age 87, of Upper St. Clair, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025. John was the loving husband of the late Anita O’Rourke (Bova); father of Kelly A. Arcieri (Rocco), Erin O. Blechman (William), and Sean T. O’Rourke (Jennifer); adoring grandfather of Sam Blechman (Julia), Michael, Matthew (Sara), and Mia Arcieri, and Nicholas, Julia, and Meghan O’Rourke; and brother of Patricia Baldwin (Tom) and Barbara Botti (Bill). He was predeceased by a grandson, Max Blechman and sisters, Dorothy Guzik and Margaret “Peggy” McCarty.

John spent his career as an insurance adjuster with Marsh and McLennan, Sedgwick James, and Aon. He coached his daughters in softball, loved golf, working on cars, restoring old ones, and doing jigsaw puzzles. He especially enjoyed time with his grandkids, going on trips with them and Anita, and giving everyone a nickname. He was devoted to Anita, his wife of 64 years, whom he always called the most beautiful woman in the world.

All are welcome on Sunday, June 29, 2025, 5-7 PM, FREYVOGEL-SLATER FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 112 Fort Couch Rd., Bethel Park, 412-835-1860 (Opposite Macy’s South Hills Village). Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, June 30, 10 AM, St. Thomas More Church, Resurrection Parish, 126 Fort Couch Rd. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association: Greater Pennsylvania Chapter - Pittsburgh Office, 2835 E Carson St Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, www.alz.org/pa.

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