WORCESTER-Nancy P. (Collins) O’Rourke, 74, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, died Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Saint Vincent Hospital.
Nancy is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years, Ronald P. O’Rourke and their three children; Ronald P. O’Rourke, Jr. and his wife Amy of Appleton, Wisconsin, Kellyann Lorusso and her husband Scott of Worcester and Heather F. O’Rourke of Worcester. She also leaves six beautiful grandsons, Anthony, Alexander, John, Cotey, Aaron and Aidan, her sister, Carole Payne of Spencer, and nephews and nieces. A sister, Christine Latino predeceased her.
Nancy was born in Worcester, daughter of the late John J. and Frances (Dziczek) Collins and she graduated from St. Mary’s High School and Leo’s Hair Academy. Nancy worked for Pfeifer Shoe Company prior to staying home to raise her family. She loved cats and she had a soft spot for stray cats, especially her Molly and Susie.
Funeral Services and entombment in Notre Dame Mausoleum will be private. Arrangements are in the care of CALLAHAN ~FAY~CASWELL Funeral Home, 61 Myrtle Street, Worcester.