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John O'Brien Obituary

O9BRIEN John P. O'Brien, age 62, of Monroe, beloved husband of Judith Avery O'Brien, died Thursday, November 10, 2005, at Ashlar of Newtown. John was born on May 13, 1943 and was the son of the late John P. and Mary Ellen Owens O' Brien. John was an assistant supervisor for the greater Bridgeport Transit Authority for 22 years. John served with pride, honor and distinction in the United States Army reserves during the Viet Nam War. Survivors in addition to his devoted loving wife Judith, include his cherished children, one son, James and his wife, Trish McMahon, of Trumbull; three daughters, Patricia O'Brien of Monroe, Kimberly and Vincent Edwards of Seymour and Audra Smith of Monroe; four grandchildren, Melissa Ann Edwards, Jessica Elizabeth Edwards, Jaime Dee McMahon and Vincent Nicholas Edwards; and several cousins. Friends are invited to meet directly at St Stephen's Church, 6948 Main Street, Trumbull, on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at 10 a.m. for a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends on Monday November 14, 2005 in the Spadaccino Community Funeral Home, 315 Monroe Turnpike, Route 111, Monroe, from 6 to 8 p.m. Donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association Fairfield County, Connecticut Chapter, 279 New Britain Road, P.O. Box 454 Kensington, CT 06037 in his memory.

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Published by Connecticut Post from Nov. 13 to Nov. 14, 2005.

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Rosemary Carson

November 19, 2005

Judith,

Was sorry to see the passing of your husband Jack. My thoughts are with you.

Rosemary (ceramics)

JERRY (DINO) GANNON

November 16, 2005

I AM VERY SORRY TO HERE ABOUT

JACK. I WORKED WITH HIM AT

THE G.B.T.D.

MAY HE REST IN PEACE.

Sharlene Spencer

November 14, 2005

My sincere sympathy to Jack's family. I worked with Jack for many years at Greater Bpt.Transit.

DEBORAH LONDON

November 14, 2005

My deepest sympathy to the family. I had the pleasure to work with jack at G.B.T.A. for years. He always loved to crack funny jokes. May he rest in peace with god.

Judy Arroyo

November 14, 2005

To the O'Brien family, it is with great sadness that Jack has passed on. I had worked with Jack at the Greater Bpt Transit. He was a joy to work with. He will be miss. God Bless

lucia monk

November 13, 2005

to the O'brien family, my deepest sympathy. i worked with Jack at the Greater Bpt. Transit Authority and he was always an inspiration.

he was enjoyed by everyone who knew him. God Bless

Jerry Warren

November 13, 2005

It is with great sadness that I find my friend Jack has passed on.Jack and I went to St. Ambrose School together.In the 7th grade we got into so much trouble we continplated running away from home.His Father talked us out of it.Rest in Peace Friend. Jerry

The Staff of Spadaccino Funeral Home

November 13, 2005

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