John D. O'Rourke

John D. O’Rourke, known to all as “Jack”, age 88 of Louisville, Kentucky, entered the eternal Kingdom of Heaven on Sunday, June 21, 2026.

The most important thing to Jack was his family. Jack was a kind, loving gentleman to everyone he knew. Jack never met a stranger. He was a retired Plant Manager for Rockwell International and Derby Industries. Many of his employees have said that Jack was the best boss they ever had. Jack was a member of The Ascension Catholic Church.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, his son Patrick O’Rourke, and his son-in-law Christopher Florence.

Jack is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Shirlene; son, Michael O’Rourke; daughters, Colleen Florence and Maureen Shoemaker (Scott); and daughter-in-law, Beverly O’Rourke; grandchildren, Katye Bielata, Rebecca O’Rourke, Riley O’Rourke, Erin O’Rourke, John O’Rourke, Christeen Florence, Ryan Shoemaker and Julia Shoemaker; three great- grandchildren, Ethan, Henry and Gabby; and a host of family and friends

And a very special Uncle Jack to several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Celebration will be at 10am on Friday, July 3, 2026 at Church of the Ascension, 4600 Lynnbrook Drive, Louisville, Kentucky 40220.

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