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Terrence O'Brien Obituary

O'Brien, Terrence "T O'B" 61, suddenly, loving father of Michael (Joan) O'Brien, Patrick (Christine) O'Brien and Kate (Sean) Gibbons, cherished grandfather of Erin, Hugh and Grace O'Brien and Ella Gibbons, dear son of the late Bernard and Helen O'Brien, brother of Mary Pat (Dr. Thomas) Schemmel, dear friend of Karen Throntveit. Graduate of Mendel Catholic H.S., member of 1957 City Championship Football Team. Villanova University in Pennsylvania. Visitation Tuesday, January 29, 4 to 9 p.m. at Ryan Funeral Home, 18022 Dixie Highway, Homewood. Funeral Mass Wednesday, 11 a.m. at Tolentine Center, 20300 Governors Hwy., Olympia Fields. Mr. O'Brien will lie in state Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Tolentine Center in Olympia Fields. 708-798-0331. Sign Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 29, 2002.

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Greg Mooney

February 4, 2002

May prayers are with the extended O'Brien family.



Greg Mooney

Villanova '93

Fr. Tom McCarthy, O.S.A.

February 2, 2002

The prayers of the St. Rita of Cascia High School Family go out to the family of Terry O'Brien.



He was a true Mendel Gentleman, a true Villanovan and a great friend of the Augustinians.



May he rest in peace!

Pierre deVincentis

February 1, 2002

Though I am class of '63 VU, I didn't know Terry at that time. But several years ago, Tim Reger set up a Chicago Chapter golf outing, and Terry was kind enough to sponsor it at his Lincolnshire Country Club. It was a small group, but we had a great day. I especially enjoyed meeting Terry, and have fondly remembered that event ever since. I am very saddened to hear of his passing, and wish his family all God's special grace and solace in this difficult time.



Pierre deVincentis

Daniel Leahy

January 31, 2002

Terry was a great Villanova Man, and I know he is looking down upon us with a smile. Our prayers go out to his family. Dan Leahy, 54.

John Mahoney

January 31, 2002

My deepest sympathy to the O'Brian family.



John Mahoney-Che 1963

Frederick Feld

January 31, 2002

With sympathy to all family members, from a fellow alum.

C&F '59.

Jim Ganzer

January 29, 2002

Pat, Mike & Kate -

Sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.



Goose

The Vaccher Family

January 29, 2002

Our thoughts and prayers are with the O'Brien family.

Edward Burke

January 29, 2002

With deepest sympathies.



Edward T. Burke

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