Charles Francis O'Rourke, Jr.  
Of Vero Beach, Florida, passed away at age 73 on March 11, 2018 in Melbourne, Florida, surrounded by his loved ones. Charlie was born on September 4, 1944 in Boston, Massachusetts, to the late Ruth O'Rourke and the late Charles "Sparky" O'Rourke. Shortly after graduating from Cathedral High School in Boston, Charlie left home to serve in the Army. While stationed in France, he developed a love for their culture, food and wine. Throughout his life, he continued to travel back most years where his love for great food, cheap wine and stinky cheese only grew. After his service, having always had a passion for travel, he enjoyed a long and successful career in the travel industry forging lifelong friendships with both colleagues and clients. Charlie loved life and enjoyed every moment. He had the charisma to light up a room and warm the hearts of those he was with. Charlie was the beloved partner of David Williams. He was preceded in death by his brother, Kevin O'Rourke and sister, Patricia O'Rourke. Charlie is survived by the mother of his children, Mary O'Rourke-Brors; his children, Colleen Schaefer, Kathleen Cundy, Christine Conrow, Adam O'Rourke and David O'Rourke; his brother, Paul O'Rourke; and grandchildren, Kayla, Austin, Amber, Madison, Wil, Cameron, Gavin, Trent, and Kinley. Donations in Charlie's name to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America are welcome and appreciated. Friends and family are welcome to attend the Graveside Service at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, October 26, 2018 at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. A reception will be held at Clyde's of Georgetown immediately following the service. Online condolences may be shared at: www.coxgiffordseawinds.com