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Harry O'Brien Obituary
Harry Peter O'Brien, age 80, of Redondo Beach, passed away on March 6, 2013. The youngest child of Hugh and Hazel O'Brien, Harry was born February 23, 1933 in New York City. After moving to the Los Angeles area in 1942, Harry attended Redondo High School where he excelled in all sports including baseball and football. Harry loved the beach and spent most of his time surfing, playing volleyball with friends and was even a lifeguard. As a young man, Harry participated in the Junior Marines program and later served in the United States Army in Alaska. Harry had an absolute love for his 35 year career at American Airlines where he served as Manager of Food Services. In retirement Harry remained active participating in the Knights of Columbus and spending time with family and friends. Harry was preceded in death by his sister Patricia O'Brien Kiefer and is survived by his brother Hugh O'Brien and 7 nieces and nephews and 17 great nieces and nephews. A Rosary will begin at 12:30 pm, followed by a Funeral Mass at 1 pm on Saturday March 16, 2013 at St. James Catholic Church at 415 Vincent Street in Redondo Beach. Go to www.LAfuneral.com to send the family messages and share memories. Sign the guestbook at www.dailybreez.com/obits.
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Cobi Vanderkooy Daley
March 19, 2013
How many times through the years I have referred to Harry regarding input he gave me about helpful hints in the galley, way back when I worked the 707, and those thoughts always made me smile.I only told him once about my appreciation. Wish I'd done that more recently.
Kimberly Fine
March 18, 2013
It was an honor to get to know you and have your support for my run for city council. I'm sorry I didn't win for you; however, I will work toward the vision so important to you and our city. God Bless You!
Mike Klint
March 18, 2013
Only met Uncle Harry a few times but always enjoyed those times. What a true gentleman, you will be missed.
Jim Campbell
March 17, 2013
I miss you Harry. Thank you for being a great friend. Rest in peace.
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Robert Buhl
March 16, 2013
Chris & Diane Cagle
March 15, 2013
We are so sad about Harry's passing. May he rest in peace. Prayers for such a Redondo Beach hero! Love you & bless you
Chris & Diane Cagle
Nora Jones
March 15, 2013
How thankful I am that I spoke to
Harry on his birthday, 2/23 this
year. When he told me he was
80, he also said he tried to forget
these years until someone like me
called to remind. We laughed and
said we would stay in touch. I will
miss him.
March 15, 2013
To the family of Harry O, What a month of unexpected sadness. All of the birthday parties, weddings, and New Years Eve's were gatherings Harry made complete. I'll miss our chats after 5:30 Saturday Mass. Harry was a true friend of the Czarske family, may he rest in peace. Blessings, Pat Czarske
John McCaull
March 15, 2013
Harry: We sure had a lot of good times together in our youth.
You will be missed old friend. You were one of the "Good Guys."
zvonimir katincic
March 14, 2013
I will miss old friend, rest in peace.
jeanne smith
March 14, 2013
My dear friend, Harry. Having known you for 60+ years, you will be greatly missed. Such a caring, compassionate, and gentle man, with not a bad thought of anyone. You wrote and delivered a beautiful eulogy for my dear Harry. I treasure our friendship....Say hello to my "Harry". love and blessings. Jeanne smith and family
March 14, 2013
The light of Christ's love shone through you, Harry!!
March 14, 2013
Harry was always so warm and kind to me and my children!! He always had a story to tell, and a joke to make us laugh!! Harry will be dearly missed on the Esplanade!! Harry, we will meet again in heaven :)
March 13, 2013
I always enjoyed seeing him when he came into the LAX Credit Union to say hello. Such a happy guy & wonderful smile.
We all loved him.
Karen Rigoli
Jacque & Jack Fernandez
March 13, 2013
Dear O'Brien Family:
We were so sorry to hear of your loss.
It always made our day when we bumped into Harry down at the beach where we would bring each other up to date on our families. He was always very friendly and a real gentleman.
Jacque & Jack Fernandez
Jim Shankland
March 13, 2013
Harry, You were a great friend to me for many years. You will be missed.
Jim Shankland
Jack Taylor
March 13, 2013
Harry I'll miss seeing you in church the library and Rivera Village. Jesus loves you.
Wayne Hokom
March 13, 2013
I've lost a dear friend. RIP Harry.
Long, long ago
Wayne Hokom
March 13, 2013
Don Cody
March 13, 2013
I knew Harry 65 years and I never heard him say one unkind word about anyone. He was a gentle, kind person who was always friendly and thoughtful. All who knew him will miss him greatly. A dear man.
The "Good old days"
Robert Buhl
March 13, 2013
I was very sorry to hear of your passing Harry. I remember the fun times we had together in the past, drinking coffee with the gang and telling jokes and stories. Rest in peace old friend.
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