O’ROURKE, William "Billy O", of Dedham, 79 years of age passed away on October 10, 2025 with his loving wife Patti at his side. Billy was born November 21, 1945 in Boston, MA, the youngest of three children. Brother of Jo Anne O’Rourke of Florida and the late Irene Carey. Billy is survived by his wife, Patti, his daughter Amy and his son Michael and his three grandchildren Lauren, Christian and Haley. Billy was raised in Roxbury. He was a proud member of the Teamsters Local 25 and was a long-term employee of Glancy Riggers. He ended his career as a Deputy Sheriff at the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office. Billy was a lifetime member of the Boston #10 Elks. Billy acquired many strong and lasting relationships in his life and will be fondly remembered for his warm presence and kind heart. Billy could be found holding court at the Tahiti in Dedham on any given Wednesday. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Visiting hours at the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St. West Roxbury on Thursday October 16 from 9-11:30am. followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Theresa Church (directly across from funeral home) at 12 noon. Relatives and friends are invited. Interment Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Ross-Vey scholarship fund c/o Boston Lodge of Elks #10, 1 Morrell St., West Roxbury, MA 02132.