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Paul O'Brien Obituary

In Arlington, August 4. Devoted son of the late Paul and Beatrice (Guazzaloca). Dear cousin of Jeanne and her husband Guy DeBenedetto of Woburn, Roberta and her husband William Riley, and Elaine and her husband Robert O'Connor all of Arlington. Nephew of Uncle Albert "Tootie" Razzaboni of Bedford and Doris Wagner of PA. Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, August 12, 1 p.m., Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington. Arrangements by Keefe Funeral Home, Arlington. Navy veteran.

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 5, 2008.

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DIANE PIPER

August 12, 2008

My husband Paul and I knew Paul fom the Johei Center,he was our Centers landlord.He was always freindly and pleasant and good to us.Lately I have been worrying about his health and saftey.I just came back from vacation and recieved this email,otherwise I would have come to the serfvice for Paul.We will always remember him in our thoughts and prayers.

Nancy Kaper (Wagner)

August 6, 2008

Rememberance, From cousin Nancy and her husband Bill Kaper from Wilmington, Delaware and Aunt Doris Guazzaloca (Wagner) from Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. With love and prayers.

Peter DiSpigno

August 6, 2008

I am saddened to hear of Paul's transition. We spent some time together cajoling the upstairs boiler to function and negotiating over the price of tools he was selling. He was always pleasant and easy going. My sympathies go out to those who loved him.

Gail Williams

August 5, 2008

I knew Paul O'Brien as the landlord for the Boston Johrie Center for over 16 years. He was always considerate and fair with the rental of the upper floors of his home. I am grateful to him for the stability of location the center experienced with him and the opportunity for peace and beauty he allowed to flourish there.

Steve Gramolini

August 5, 2008

I am very sorry to learn of Paul's passing yesterday. I knew him as our landlord for 16-1/2 years, and he was one of the most considerate and gracious people I have ever known. He always treated us with great respect. I enjoyed our regular encounters. Practically every week we helped each other out in small ways, like friends. Many months I loaned him $20 to get through the month, which he promptly paid hack when his monthly checks came in. I sometimes bought tools for him on the Internet. Paul fed our cats while we were away and developed a relationship with them that he enjoyed. He told me he used to hate cats until he started caring for ours. He was an ideal landlord. Paul knew the names of quite a few of our regular visitors, and asked about them from time to time. I will miss him. He was always good to us, and I cannot help but believe that he is in a good place, and is happy.

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