Michael O'Brien Obituary

F. MICHAEL O'BRIEN
On Monday, October 25, 2010, of Adelphi, MD. Beloved husband of the late Gertrude A. O'Brien; father of Maureen E. O'Brien, Kathleen O'Brien Brincefield, Rosemary T. O'Brien, Sarah O'Brien Cherry, Nancy O'Brien Horne and the late Michael L. O'Brien; grandfather of Justin M. O'Brien, Eric F. Horne II, Ashley E. Brincefield, Ward C. Brincefield, Jr., Elizabeth A. Cherry, Brian M. Cherry, Kevin L. Cherry, Christina A. Horne and Colin F. Horne; father-in-law of Ward C. Brincefield, Sr., Michael C. Cherry and Eric F. Horne, Sr.; brother-in-law of Margaret Mahoney and John J. Mahoney. Also survived by Corky and Kerry. Relatives and friends may call at St. Camillus Church, 1600 St. Camillus Drive, Silver Spring, MD on Monday, November 1 from 10 to 11 a.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Oct. 29, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael O'Brien

11 Entries

Florence Freund

November 1, 2010

Maureen,Kathy,Rosemary, Sally, Nancy, Ashley and Col (and the rest of the cousins) I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know that he will be missed. He always had something funny and interesting to say during family get togethers. May God be with all of you during this time and give you peace.

Rosemary O'Brien

October 30, 2010

I ONLY HOPE THAT ONE DAY I WILL GROW INTO A PERSON MORE LIKE YOU...I GUESS IF I TRY REALLY HARD MAYBE I WILL BE AT LEAST A LITTLE LIKE YOU. I GUESS I ALSO NEED TO PRAY MORE, AND MORE, AND MORE AND MAYBE ONE DAY I WILL BE HAPPY AGAIN. PLEASE KEEP AN EYE OR TWO ON ME AND CONTINUE TO BE MY GUIDING LIGHT. THANKS FOR ASKING ME TO BRING YOU HOME AND ALLOWING ME THE OPPORTUNITY OF TAKING CARE OF YOU; IT WAS AN HONOR AND A PLEASURE. I AM COMFORTED IN KNOWING THAT. I SHALL TREASURE THOSE MEMORIES FOREVER. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU WITH HIS CHOICEST BLESSINGS FOREVER BUT I FEEL LIKE I FAILED YOU BECAUSE YOU DIED. I GUESS IN THE END MY HOPES AND DREAMS MAY ONLY COME TRUE AFTER GOD GETS WHAT HE WANTS. HE OBVIOUSLY NEEDED YOU IN HEAVEN! WHEN I ASKED YOU TO THINK OF A HAPPY PLACE WHERE YOU HAD BEEN BEFORE YOU SAID THAT HAPPY PLACE WAS HEAVEN AND I TOLD YOU THAT YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN THERE BEFORE ;AND YOU CORRECTED ME AND SAID THAT I DO NOT KNOW WHERE YOU HAVE BEEN. ONCE AGAIN YOU WERE RIGHT! AS SAD AND MISERABLE AS I AM RIGHT NOW, I BELIEVE THAT YOU ARE IN HEAVEN AND THAT MAKES ME SMILE.
I THANK YOU ALSO FOR THE ADVICE THAT YOU GAVE ME IN MY JOURNAL. I WILL GO AND READ IT DAILY BECAUSE THOSE WERE YOUR WORDS OF WISDOM AND LOVE FOR ME TO READ WHEN I AM FEELING SAD AND OR ALONE. I FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE WITH ME IN SPIRIT. I AM SO GLAD THAT YOU ARE MY FATHER WHO ART IN HEAVEN AND WILL REMAIN WITH ME FOREVER.

LOVE ALWAYS,
Rosemary (your favorite left handed daughter; its a good thing that I am your only left handed daughter or I may not be your favorite lefty! :)

Ed Richitelli

October 29, 2010

I am very sorry. I know he was a very good man.

Nancy O'Brien Horne

October 29, 2010

Hi Daddy,
I miss you tremendously! I loved how you would tell Sally & I bedtime stories about turtles (through our teen years.) Did you hear the one I told you last night? I loved your Irish lulaby, anytime when something was wrong, with the last time being when I had my car accident. You sang it to me while I lay in the hospital, while holding my hand. I held your hand all last Friday, but I didn't sing it to you because I knew I would cry. I asked you to help me study today, and for some reason, I was inspired to study while walking on the treadmill and using the weight machines. :) Please Daddy, always stay near, I am not too old and you are not too far away. Most importantly, thank you for marrying our wonderful mother and giving me such great sisters: Maureen, Kathy, Rosemary, Sally and brother Larry. Please give Mom and Larry a huge hug and kiss. I pray Rosemary will not dwell on seeing you pass, but be comforted by knowing it was her "I love you Daddy" that he last heard.

Elaine C. Brincefield

October 29, 2010

Maureen, Kathy, Rosemary, Sally and Nancy
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Your Dad, was a great friend and individual. Martin and your Dad enjoyed each others company and especially talking about flying. Peace be with you

Ashley Lucas

October 29, 2010

I love you Gaghee! I will always miss you.

LOL @ Roi @ "favorite left-handed daughter."

Sally(Sarah) Cherry

October 29, 2010

10/29/10
Dear Dad,
I miss you already...It is a pleasure and an honor to be your daughter...you and mom continue to keep me in the palm of your hands as you always have...Love,Sally XO
P.S.Will do Roi xo...and thanks for holding dad as he went HOME to mom...

Rosemary O'Brien

October 29, 2010

TO:OUR FATHER(DAD),WHO ART IN HEAVEN PLEASE CONTINUE TO GUIDE US IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION JUST AS YOU HAVE DONE MY WHOLE LIFE. THANKS DAD! YOU ARE THE BEST!
-LOVE ALWAYS-
Roi

Rosemary O'Brien

October 29, 2010

You are precious and I love you always,
Rosemary

Rosemary O'Brien

October 29, 2010

Love and prayers,
Roi xo

Rosemary O'Brien

October 29, 2010

I HAVE ALWAYS CHERISHED THE SHAMROCK PIN THAT YOU GAVE ME IN THE FOURTH GRADE AND I WILL WEAR IT TO YOUR MASS ON MONDAY, IN YOUR HONOR. I INVITE ANYONE ELSE TO DO THE SAME!

I LOVE YOU,
Roi
(YOUR FAVORITE LEFT HANDED DAUGHTER)

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