Eugene A. O’Rourke

Passed away April 22, 2016 after a battle with aggressive Lymphoma. In spite of his recent illness, Gene lived a big life. He was born in San Francisco on May 29, 1945 to Helen and Jack O’Rourke. San Jose was his childhood playground where he fished and unsuccessfully hunted jackrabbits with a bow and his life-long love of fly fishing was born on the Upper Sacramento River. He was the oldest of three children and both of his siblings survive him: Dennis O’Rourke (Nancy) and Anne Burchby (Steve). Gene was a spirited student and equally skilled in social arenas. After graduating from St. Patrick’s grammar school in San Jose, he went on to Bellarmine College Prep, University of San Francisco, where he was very active in Alpha Delta Gamma fraternity, and ultimately received his MBA from San Francisco State. He married his college sweetheart, Linda Bartolotti, and went on to raise two children; Bridget O’Rourke (Jeff Tucker), San Francisco, and John O’Rourke (Cathy Quain), Manhattan Beach. His granddaughters Molly and Brenna Tucker will miss their outdoor adventures with him. He is also survived by his niece and nephews; Oliver, Duffy, Casey and Allison. In addition, he leaves behind his uncle Art O’Rourke, Ramsey, NJ and many cousins. Gene dedicated more than 40 years of his career to the credit union movement and has touched the lives of many in the industry. He was also an active Potrero Hill community member and volunteer. Family and friends are welcome to join us on Thursday, April 28th for a funeral mass beginning at 10am at St. Teresa of Avila Church 1490 19th Street, SF 94107. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to the John P. and Helen R. O’Rourke scholarship fund at Bellarmine College Prep, San Jose www.BCP.org.