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Stephen O'Bryan Obituary

Stephen F. (Buddy) O'Bryan passed away on July 27 at 74. Son of the late Faye and L.L. O'Bryan. Survived by sons Terrence(Hilary), Stephen(Katie), Timothy Brendan. Grandpa of Margaret, Alexandra, Olivia, Clark, Isabelle, Charlie, Nicholas. Brother of the late Tom, Bill (Duffy), Joan (John), Michael (Sharon), Susan (Jim), Patrick (Marlene) and Kathy (Bill) and many nephews and nieces. Visitation 9:30am, Funeral Mass 10am Saturday, Aug 6 at Queen of All Saints, 6280 N. Sauganash Ave, Chicago. Burial private. In lieu of flowers, have a nip of Jameson for Bud. Info 773-736-3833 or visit Bud's memorial at www.smithcorcoran.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jul. 31, 2016.

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Janet Plaisier

January 20, 2022

I had a huge crush on Buddy when I would run into him on Rush Street in Chicago in the 70s. I found him a romantic and fascinating man who I knew would one day be so much more than he ever anticipated. I'll bet he became a good father and grandpa! If some of you don't think so please give him some grace and look into your own heart. I am a follower of Jesus Christ now and, though Buddy would probably have teased me about this, maybe he would have listened and been transformed as I have been. I love you, Buddy, and I pray your kids are wise and strong and love God
Good night my friend! May God bless you richly!

March 1, 2018

You were one of a kind Bud. Thank you for all the laughs. Boom!

August 12, 2016

Buddy, Thanks for all the laughs. I am sorry I never saw your Indian war bonnet.

Worth Brown

john Bollero

August 11, 2016

Buddy, our Friday night card games and then to the Hangge-Up. My 40th birthday party at Lake Geneva Country Club in your Sgt. Pepper's tux. You are a classic. Many great memories. May you rest in peace. God Bless. Bo.

The McKeaney Family & Lodge Management Group

August 9, 2016

On behalf of the McKeaney Family and all of Lodge Management Group- we would like to express our sincerest condolences and prayers to Buddy's family- he was such a wonderful guy and will be missed!

Sharon O'Bryan

August 6, 2016

Buddy

Mary Scobyb

August 5, 2016

My Buddy, My Buddy, your Buddy misses you

bruce Gronner

August 5, 2016

Buddy would make his dental appointment late in the day so we could go to the cabaret. Had a lot of laughs. Played some weekend basketball too.

Norman Siegel

August 4, 2016

Buddy was a wonderful friend and partner over a vast number of years. He will be missed on many levels..

Norm Siegel

Buddy in rare form New Years eve 1980?

Tom Sheridan

August 1, 2016

Barbara Guttmann

August 1, 2016

Wishing the O'Bryan family memories that bring a smile to your face for all the years to come. The world is a little less interesting. I am so sorry for your loss.

Linda Matlow

August 1, 2016

My deepest condolences to the O'Bryan family for their loss.
Linda Matlow

Mel & Christan Davis

August 1, 2016

To the O'Bryan Family, Our thoughts , prayers and sympathy to the entire O'Bryan Family and Friends..."Buddy" put a smile on us and got many a laugh from us over the years. It was always great to see you on those " special occasions " ....

Paul Serritella

July 31, 2016

CATHY/BILL - PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR YOUR LOSS - (BUDDY) - MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU BOTH - ON SATURDAY WILL TIP A TASTE OR TWO OF JAMIESONS IN BUDDY'S MEMORY - paul serritella

John Clark

July 31, 2016

Have a safe journey and rest in peace my friend.

Art Smith

July 31, 2016

My condolences to Bud's family. I was a classmate of his both at Loyola and Notre Dame and a friend for all these years. I have and will keep many good memories of the Bud- Man and the fun we shared. May God bless and keep him.

Fran Lizzo Salvi

July 31, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sincerely,

Fran Lizzo Salvi

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Memorial Events
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Aug

6

Visitation

9:30 a.m.

Queen of All Saints

6280 N. Sauganash Ave, Chicago, IL

Aug

6

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Queen of All Saints

6280 N. Sauganash Ave., Chicago, IL

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6150 North Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646

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