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Edward O'Brien Obituary
EDWARD MICHAEL O'BRIEN (Age 74)
On Wednesday, January 12, 2011, of Alexandria, VA. Beloved husband of Linda K. O'Brien; Loving father of Edward O'Brien, Jr. (Carol Smiraldo) and Joan (Robert) Simmons; loving grandfather of Edward III; loving brother of John "Jack" (Rose), Peggy-deceased, Robert-deceased (Dolores), Joseph (Peggy), Francis-deceased (Mary Ellen), Helen Nolan (Michael-deceased), and Paul "Harpo" (Millie). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Retired from PwC, formerly C&L. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, January 16, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Monday, January 17, at 11 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Mary Riker
January 17, 2011
Linda: I worked with Ed back in the Coopers & Lybrand days...he was a good friend and unfortunately as time went by, lost connections with him. However, I'll never forget his sense of humor. My heartfelt condolences to your and your family and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
January 15, 2011
Dear Linda, We've never met you, but we knew Eddie very well, as of 1954, when we graduated from St. Anthony's High School. We both were friends of his, but Pat, my husband was especially a good friend. Unfortunately we lost touch with him over the many years since. We found him again when he lived in Woodbridge and tried to get him to come to a class reunion. We then lost him again. We, as well as many who knew him in St. Anthony's were so sorry to hear of his passing. We wish we could have gotten together with both of you. God bless you and your family. Sincerely, Patrick & Diane Lloyd
Deb
January 15, 2011
Ed delighted in eating crabs and having a cold beer on the cottage deck telling stories and relaxing. That's the way I'll always fondly remember him.
Peace & Love
Mary and Michael De Paul
January 15, 2011
Our prayers & love go out for Eddie and the rest of cousins on the O'Brien side of the Family.
Captain O'Brien of the SS Eddie O on the Hull Neck Inlet!
Gary & Zina McKenzie
January 14, 2011
Linda, Ed always had a ready smile, a great sense of humor and a way of making everyone feel welcome and at home. So many great memories....here's a pic one at the cottage! All our love and prayers........Gary & Zina
Captain O'Brien of the SS Eddie O on the Hull Neck Inlet! Good Times!
January 14, 2011
We will miss your always easy smile, your great sense of humor, and your ability to make everyone feel welcome and at home. All our love and prayers to the many who will miss you. Gary & Zina
January 14, 2011
Linda I'm sorry to hear about Ed's passing, he was truly a close friend. I will always cherish those days on the tennis court at East Potomac Park with Russ Schfield, Ed Mildenberger, and Ed and myself. Ed Stoffle
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