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JOHN O'BRIEN Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Dec. 7 to Dec. 9, 2016.

O'BRIEN
JOHN D. "JACK", ESQ.
Of Ross Township, on Monday, December 5, 2016. Beloved husband of Joan (McGuire) O'Brien; loving father of J. Brendan O'Brien and Daniel Conor O'Brien (Alyson); dear grandfather of Scarlett O'Brien; brother of Lee Schubert. He was a graduate of Catholic University of America Law School and Gannon University with a B.S. in accounting. Admitted to the Bar in 1969 and a CPA in 1974. He had extensive experience in workers compensation, medical malpractice, business, finance as well as Municipal Law. He served as Solicitor to Shaler Township and its water authorities as well as counsel to the Byzantine Arch Diocese of Pittsburgh. Jack participated in many financial transactions, including those for school districts, municipalities, authorities, PennVest, PIDA, Mellon Bank, SWIF, PHICO, and CAT funds as well as funds for the Pennsylvania Insurance Dept. Moreover Jack acted as counsel to the Allegheny County Board of Property Assessment Appeals and Review and the Allegheny County Study Commission. Mr. O'Brien was the founder of O'Brien, Rulis and Bochicchio, LLC, where he worked until his recent retirement. He also had been a partner with the Law Firm of Baskin & Flaherty. In addition to his professional obligations, Jack participated in countless community organizations and committees. As the incorporator of Lawyers concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania was the initial board treasurer and handled the incorporation and 501C3 approvals. Additionally he was an officer of and counsel to and board member of the Catholic Youth Association and co-chair of its annual Art Rooney Awards Annual Dinner. He served served as an officer and board member of Killick, Inc., as a board member of ALCOSAN, Gannon University Alumni Association, and Pittsburgh Child Guidance Center, and as a committee member of the United Way. In addition to lecturing on various legal and financial topics, he had volunteered in local, state, county, and National political campaigns, he was especially active in the Robert F. Kennedy and Edmund Muskie Presidential Campaigns. Family and friends received Thursday 6-8 p.m. and Friday 2-4, 6-8 p.m. at the DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, INC., 806 Perry Hwy., North Hills. Funeral Services Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in Christ Church at Grove Farm, 249 Duff Rd., Sewickley, PA 15143. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to PCUC or the Salvation Army.

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October 3, 2017

Jenna Greene

I didn't know John personally but he seems like a real stand up guy, you have our wishes Joan. Much love and meatloaf.

December 14, 2016

Alan Schiegg

Sad always to lose a contemporary especially one who was a grade school classmate. Did not know Jack very well in school nor maintained contact through the years. Have heard however of the contribution he made to his city and profession and his loyalty to friends and the love for his family. He will indeed be missed by those he had influenced through his words, action and presence. Rest well, you positively impacted many lives.

December 12, 2016

ELAINE TARABORRELLI

Dan, very sorry for the loss of your Dad. Our hearts & prayers go out to you & your family in this time of need.

Sincerely, Tom & Elaine, RBC

December 9, 2016

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December 8, 2016

So sorry for your loss! ~The Miller Family

December 8, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. - Martrice

December 8, 2016

Andrew Getz

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December 8, 2016

Jeannie Dowdle

Dear Joanie
You have my deepest sympathy. I sorry I will not be able to get to see you but I don't drive that far by myself and my daughter has to take my grand daughter to gymnastic meets both Friday and Saturday.

Your are in my prayers.

Jeannie Dowdle, Duquesne connection.

December 8, 2016

JOAN WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY. OUR THOUGHTS AND OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY


EDDIE & ALLY NASSAN

December 7, 2016

JERRY DONOVAN

SORROW FOR YOUR JOAN. NEW JACK WELL FROM THE NORTH SIDE AND THE KNIGHTS.HAD SOME GREAT TIMES.

December 7, 2016

Sailesh Kapadia

Jack was well liked by all who knew him. Our condolences to Joanie and the family.

Janis and Sailesh Kapadia

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Memorial Events
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Dec

8

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Devlin Funeral Home - Pittsburgh

806 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA 15229

Dec

9

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Devlin Funeral Home - Pittsburgh

806 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA 15229

Dec

9

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Devlin Funeral Home - Pittsburgh

806 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA 15229

Dec

10

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Christ Church at Grove Farm

249 Duff Rd, Sewickley, PA 15229

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806 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA 15229

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