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Timothy O'Brien Obituary

O'Brien, Timothy J. DELMAR Timothy J. O'Brien, 74, of Delmar, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2013. Born in the Bronx, he was the son of Timothy and Hanna Quirke O'Brien. He graduated from Manhattan College and earned his master's degree at Columbia University. He worked for NYS Dept. of Health and retired in 1996. An avid student, gardener, dancer, bird lover and friend of many, Tim's greatest legacy was his children, Maura Gillen (Hank), Suzy, Joe, Jack, and Ginny O'Brien; grandfather of Mary, Henry, and Alex; great-grandfather of Sophie; brother of Mary McGillicuddy (John) and Cornelius O'Brien. A memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday, June 1 at 9:30 a.m., at our Lady of the Americas Church on Central Avenue in Albany. Interment St. Raymond's Cemetery, Bronx. In lieu of flowers, donations to Living Resources Foundation or the Community Hospice would be greatly appreciated. To leave the family a special message, obtain a prayer card or other helpful services please go to McveighFuneralHome.com

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Published by Albany Times Union on May 29, 2013.

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Andrea Morris

June 5, 2013

Thoughts and prayers are with you, dear O'Briens

June 3, 2013

Joe and entire O'Brien family, our thoughts and payers are with you all on the loss of your Father. Peace be with you all, Steve and Lisa Acquario

Dan Morin

June 2, 2013

Tim I will miss your smile and you always said hello. I sorry that we didn't see much of each other over the passed few years but you were always a good friend and will always remember going out in the woods getting the pine trees we placed that are still in front of your house . You are in a better place now and I will miss you when I go visit my my parents ..

Tim Dinneen

May 31, 2013

Joe- my sadness is with you as I lost my Dad this year too. Peace and love to you and your family

Mar Sowalski

May 31, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the O'Brien family in your time of loss.

Lee and Bill Morin

May 30, 2013

To Tim's family
I did not see Tim very often but when I did he was always friendly and pleasant. He looked forward every year to my Christmas get together for the neighbors. He said it made his holiday and he in turn was always very generous. He was such a nice man and he will be missed
His friends and neighbors,

Joe Duffy

May 30, 2013

I knew Tim briefly this year. Very kind to me. Closest match to my own fathers caring personality and charachter. I am sorry for the loss of Tim.

Carol C. Mayone

May 29, 2013

To the O'Brien Family,
Andy and I enjoyed having Tim as our friend; gardening was our favorite topic of conversation. We will miss him as I know will so many others. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Carol and Andy Mayone

fjohn reinke (mc1968)

May 29, 2013

The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.

May 29, 2013

To all who loved Tim, I was one of the many friends of Tim's from his time at the Division of Alcoholism (now OASAS). While we didn't see each very often, we exchanged season's greatings each year at the holidays. Please know he was loved by many,
John Shipherd

Catherine Castellani

May 29, 2013

Dear Suzy, Maura, Joe, Jack and Ginn,
I was sorry to hear of your dad's passing and wish you all well at this time. Best, Catherine Castellani

May 29, 2013

Dear Maura, Suzy, Joe, Jack, and Ginny,
We were sorry to learn of the passing of your father, Tim. Paul knew him for many years when they worked together. Fondly,
Paul and Donna Castellani

BARRY LEVITCH

May 29, 2013

To the children of Tim. I was a long time friend albeit estranged over the past years of your Dad. He was a good man and I enjoyed our friendship for many, many years. God Bless You Tim.

Shannon Kelley-Borowiec

May 29, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you,
Sincere condolences.
Shannon Kelley-Borowiec
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Eric and Barbara Eberhardt

May 29, 2013

Maura, Suzy , Joe, Jack and Ginn,
It was a pleasure knowing your Dad and having him as a neighbor all these past years .We will miss him. Thinking of you all at this difficult time .

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