Daniel I. O’Rourke of Penns Park, PA passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at his residence.  He was 56.

Born in Phoenixville, PA, he was the son of the late William E. and Marian A. Irwin O’Rourke and father of the late Daniel I. O’Rourke, Jr.

Daniel O’Rourke was a resident of Penns Park for 25 years. He was employed with PennDOT as a member of the bridge crew for 12 years.  In his leisure time he enjoyed riding his motorcycle and loved cars.  Family came first and foremost in his life.  He always enjoyed the special times spent with his children and grandchildren.  He will be sadly missed as a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend.

He is survived by his daughter, Renee M. Katits and her husband, Jeffrey C, of Southampton, PA, his girlfriend, Regina Schultz, his brother, William E. O’Rourke and his wife, Marjorie, of Norristown, PA and his two sisters, Patricia Wheeler and her husband, David, of Collegeville, PA and Tara Lee of New York.  He is also survived by his two loving grandchildren, Ava D. and Caiden O. Katits.

Relatives and friends are invited to greet his family on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, from 10:00 AM until his Funeral Mass 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 611 Knowles Avenue, Southampton, PA 18966.  His interment will be private.