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John O'Brien Obituary
O'Brien, John G. John G. O'Brien, age 82. Beloved husband of Eileen (nee O'Toole). Devoted father of Karen (David Petersen) O'Brien, Vincent O'Brien, Kathy (Jim) McMahon, Nancy (Jim Kane) O'Brien-Kane and John (Kristi) O'Brien. Loving grandfather of Tommy and Annie Petersen; Ashley, Kirsten, Sean, and the late Claire Emma O'Brien; Jason, Liza, Charlie, and Deirdre McMahon; Jimmy, Johnny and Nancy Kane; and Danny, Marty and Joey O'Brien. Dearest brother of the late Rev. Vincent O'Brien, O. Carm., the late Emmett (Marge) O'Brien, Joseph (the late Marilyn) O'Brien, twin brother to the late Mary Therese (the late Larry) Austin, the late Sr. Nora O'Brien, O.P., and Gerald (Norine) O'Brien. Loving nephew of the late Mary and the late Jack Reid. Cherished son of the late Thomas and the late Nora O'Brien and dear son-in-law of the late Martin and the late Bridget O'Toole. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Longtime employee of Ward Baking Co. and Interstate Brands Corp. Visitation Sunday 3-9pm at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W), Palos Hills. Funeral Monday 8:15am from the funeral home to St. Catherine of Alexandria Church for 9:30am Mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make memorials to Little Company of Mary Hospital, Pastoral Care Dept. Bereavement Program, 2800 W 95th St., Evergreen Park, IL 60805. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com. Arrangements by Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home. 708-974-4410. 
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Memories and Condolences
for John O'Brien
Rita & Jack
May 24, 2010
We will miss seeing John's smiling face through the fence pickets.
Lee Ann Parm
May 18, 2010
Eileen, my thoughts are with you and your family. Jack was a great man. I remember many get-togethers with you guys when I was a kid. He was such a good friend to my dad when he got sick. I'm sure Jack and my mom & dad are having a little reunion about now. We'll see them all again someday. Take care of yourself, let me know if there's anything you need.
Love,
Lee Ann (Upton) Parm
May 18, 2010
To John and the entire O'Brien family, I want to extend my sincerest condolences on the loss of your father. You are all in our prayers.
Love, Celine (Lenehan) Bucci & family
May 17, 2010
Dear Eileen, Thinking of you. Eileen Wallace and Dolly McCarthy
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Bob Horwitz
May 17, 2010
My deepest condolences to the family. I know John's son Vince and he is a good person, a reflection of his father.
vimmi handa
May 17, 2010
You have my deepest sympathy during this time of bereavement.
Liz Moore
May 16, 2010
To John, Kristy, Danny, Marty, and baby Joey: I extend to you my condolences and prayers for your strength during this time of bereavement. "Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal." I'm here if you need me. (NMH)
Anna Schultz
May 15, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. O'Brien and her family, especially the Kanes. I pray that God's love and mercy will bring you peace during this difficult time.
David Gaidas and Family
May 14, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Rozanne Andersen
May 14, 2010
Mrs. O'Brien & Family My deepest sympathy and condolences. Mr. O'Brien was a great a man. I was grateful to have the opportunity to meet a wonderful person that he was and such a wonderful and supported family. Mr. O'Brien will be deeply missed but will always have special place in my heart for him and his wonderful family. My prayers and thoughts will always be with the O'briens.
Marty O'Toole
May 14, 2010
Uncle John was a man of quiet integrity and unmatched decency, year in year out.
My prayers and thoughts are with the O'Briens.
Maureen Fleckenstein
May 14, 2010
Eileen & Family,
My deepest sympathy at this very sad time. May God grant you the needed strength in the coming months. You will be in my prayers.
Maureen
Curtis Burke
May 14, 2010
Vince,
I am sorry I could not be there for you during this hard time.
I want to say how sorry I am for your loss.
My family has made a donation in your Father's name as requested to Little Co, of Mary.
Fr. Dan Brandt
May 14, 2010
Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the people of Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Bridgeport. John is being remembered at all Masses here this weekend. May his family and friends know the healing touch of Jesus Christ during this difficult time.
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