William F. “Scott” O’Rourke Jr, 53 of Hackettstown, NJ passed away at Hackettstown Hospital on August 8, 2025 at 420 am surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 19, 1971 in Dover, NJ, Scott was a lifelong resident of Hackettstown. He was the son of the late Carolyn J. Bryn O’Rourke & William F. O’Rourke, Sr.
Scott was a free spirit that loved to travel and made friends wherever he went. He was loved by so many.
Scott is survived by a sister, Wendy (Patrick) Grogan of Hackettstown and their children, Michael, Alexis & Dylan. Half-sister, Shannon (Martin) LaPorte and their daughter Ashley Wright. In addition, Scott will be dearly missed by several Aunts, Uncles, cousins and a multitude of friends. Having a deep love for animals, he will be greatly missed by his four legged companion “Andy Boy” and the late “Luna”.
Visitation for Scott will take place on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Private interment will take place at the Hackettstown Union Cemetery at the family’s convenience.
Online condolences may be sent to the family www.cochranfuneral.com.
In Lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital, Memorial & Honor Program, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942, www.stjude.org, as Scott loved being Santa on Christmas and visiting all the children in the hospital to hand out gifts. He loved all children.
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Vincent Broska says
August 11, 2025 at 5:19 pmIm gunna miss you Scotty untill we meet again
Victoria Reiners says
August 11, 2025 at 6:27 pmSo sorry for your loss, Wendy and Pat and family. Scott was one of a kind, gone way too soon. May he rest in peace.
Sharon Pat Jessica Doug Housel & families says
August 11, 2025 at 6:43 pmOur deepest condolences to all whose hearts were touched by the loss of Scott. RIP young man you truly were loved by so many. And gave so many of us joy! No matter how long ago it was, memories of the gang going on that cruise all together is unforgettable.
Jacky Abromitis says
August 14, 2025 at 5:26 pmI met Scott when he was a boy with a BMX bike, and I was working at the bike shop in town when I was in college. Scott was the sweetest kid who turned into the sweetest man. We stayed friends and in touch all these years. He’d leave a voicemail just to say he loved me. Who does that? Scott. My heart goes out to the O’Rourke family. This is so terribly sad.
Cathy Roth says
August 15, 2025 at 9:24 pmI was so sorry to hear of Scott’s passing – I still picture him as a 10-year-old boy. Rest in peace, kiddo. Many blessings to Wendy and her family and the Bryn family for their loss.
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