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William O'Brien Obituary
O'Brien, William L. age 78, of Inverness, formerly of Barrington. Beloved husband of Joan K. O'Brien (nee O'Malley), cherished father of Mary Frances O'Brien, Joan Margaret O'Brien (Joseph Rokas), Janine Marie O'Brien (Kevin Larson), Patricia (Charles Adamovic), William L. Jr. (Kelly) O'Brien, Edward Daniel O'Brien and Anthony Michael (Grace) O'Brien, fond papa of Jimmy and Courtney Hummel, Brendan, Ryan and Katelyn Adamovic, Meghan Rokas, Jack Larson, Choying O'Brien and Alyson O'Brien, dear brother of Catherine M. Ward and the late Margaret June Cochran, fond uncle of many nephews. Dedicated employee of Allstate Insurance Company for 40 years. Visitation Thursday, 5 to 9 p.m. and Friday, 2 to 9 p.m., at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine. Visitation Saturday, 9:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 10 a.m., at St. Anne Church, 120 N. Ela St., Barrington. Interment St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery, Palatine. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Misericordia, 6300 N. Ridge Ave., Chicago, IL 60660 or Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, 1140 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607. Funeral Info: (847) 359-8020.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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for William O'Brien
Tom Drury
December 14, 2003
Bill and I began working together in 1951 and stayed in touch for 50 years.When he climbed the corporate ladder I tolerated his authority and he tolerated my cartoons. Bill is a man who earned the respect and affection of everyone who new him, and we in the South Side Allstate conclave are saddened to lose him.Please accept our sincere condolances.
Bob Knox
December 13, 2003
Dear O'Brien Family;
Bill was my boss for several years, and a friend for many more years. I respected his judgement; followed his advice and was never disapointed. He was truly one of those men of whom we say; "They just don't make them like him any more".
Gene O'Reilly
December 11, 2003
I go back to the days of South Shore
with Bill.My deepest condolences.
to you. his family.
He was a true gentleman.
God bless you all--Gene O'Reilly
Nancy Boitz
December 11, 2003
Many fond memories working for and with Bill. My sincere sympathy.
Pam & Terry Gillespie
December 11, 2003
Dear O'Brien family,
Terry & I are friends of Joan's. We just wanted to let you know that our thoughts are with you. Judging by Joan, Mr O'Brien must've been a magnificent dad! Take care of yourselves and each other
Love, Pam & Terry
Joe Mason
December 10, 2003
I haven't seen Bill in over 10 years. He was very respected by all and he will be missed.
Jim Hackett
December 10, 2003
I am saddened to hear of Bill O'Brien's passing. It was my priveledge to work with him for a number of years and to have known him for twenty and more years. He was a most kind warm and good man. I know you, his family, will sorely miss him and I extend my most sincere sympathy for your loss.
Dorothy & Jerry Dahlberg
December 10, 2003
Our deepest condolences to the entire O'Brien family on the loss of your dear husband, father, grandpa. Jerry and I had the priviledge of knowing Mr. O'Brien for the past 15 years and he was a true Irish gentleman. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
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