Paul M. O'Rourke, 21, a lifelong resident of Stoughton, died unexpectedly at his home in Stoughton. Born and raised in Stoughton, he attended Stoughton Schools. In his free time, he enjoyed playing basketball, making music, reading and spending time with his mother and his dog and best friend "Patches."
Paul was the son of Deidre Harlow and her partner Israel Vasquez of Stoughton and Michael O'Rourke of Utah. He was the grandson of Vivian Bissett of Stoughton, Virginia Ling of TN, Mary LaRochelle of Plymouth and the late Paul Bissett and Louis O'Rourke. He was the nephew of Marjorie Harlow of NJ, Robin Azevedo of Bridgewater, Theodore O'Rourke of Bourne, Arthur Harlow Jr. and William Harlow both of Plymouth and Barbara Pearce of NC. He is also survived by several cousins.
Funeral Prayers will be offered in the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St., (Rt. 27) Stoughton on Monday Night, December 22 at 7 PM. Visiting Hours prior to the prayers from 4-7 PM. Donations in Paul's name may be made to Project Purple, PO Box 131, Portsmouth, RI 02871.