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Peter O'Brien Obituary
91, of Rolling Meadows, Illinois, passed away Tuesday February 23, 2021. Cherished husband of the late Mary P. O'Brien (Lydon/Cotter), beloved brother of Kathleen Lee (O'Brien)and the late Robert O'Brien. Pete was born on March 6, 1929 in Glasgow, Scotland, the son of the late James and Mary O'Brien and was later raised in Armagh, Ireland by his loving aunt and uncle Margaret (Hughes) and James Connelly. Pete is survived by his stepchildren Anne Cotter, Maureen Cotter (Ned Senghas) and John Cotter (Bonnie Swift) and his adoring grandchildren, Timothy Cotter, Ryan Minato, Kelli Ann Cotter, Erin Cotter and Quinn Minato as well as many nieces and nephews. Longtime parishioner of Saint Andrews, Chicago, IL, Saint Monica, Chicago, IL and St. Colette, Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Pete was active at the Irish Heritage Center and an avid dancer at many socials and dances. Pete was a thirty plus year employee of Sears Roebuck in Skokie Illinois and worked on new store set up and merchandising never having taken a sick day. Visitation is on Saturday February 27, 2021 from 9 am to 11 am at Cooney Funeral Home in Park Ridge, Illinois and Funeral Mass is at 11:30 am St. Colette Church, Rolling Meadows, Illinois. For information please call 847-685-1002 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com
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Bonnie Cotter
February 27, 2021
"Wee Pete" is now Saint Pete. He touched everyone who knew him with his kindness, his wit and his good nature. We hold him in our hearts. May his memory be a blessing.
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Scott Minato
February 27, 2021
Pete will be missed. He was a always there for Ryan and Quinn with unconditional love and enjoyed being part of all activities. He was an excellent Grandfather.
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