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Dennis Bradley O'Brien Sr.

Dennis Bradley O'Brien Sr. obituary, Media, PA

Dennis O'Brien Obituary

Dennis Bradley O'Brien, Sr., age 66 Dennis Bradley O'Brien, Sr., age 66, of Media, PA passed away, surrounded by his family, on Aug. 17, 2013 of complications from Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma, CLL/SLL after a courageous ten year battle. He was the son of the late Dennis and Dorothea (nee Bradley) O'Brien. Dennis was a graduate of St. Joseph's University. He was employed as an accountant for over 40 years... 34 of those years at Chilton Publishing Company. After Chilton, he was employed at Hibberd Insurance Company. At the time of his death, he was the CFO for the Traffic Safety Store in West Chester, PA. Dennis loved spending time with family. He enjoyed classic rock music, the beach and was an avid Phillies fan. Survivors: Beloved husband of Mary (nee Smith) O'Brien to whom he was married for 46 years. Lovingly survived by his daughters Krista (Bill) Clyburn, and Colleen (John) Wickstrum. Loving grandfather of Michael, Kaitlyn, Austin, Devin and Dennis; brother of Dianne Fry and Denise Lee. He was predeceased by his son Dennis Bradley O'Brien, Jr. Services: Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation Aug. 23, at St. Mary Magdalen Church, Media, PA, 10:00am to 11:00am, followed by Mass at 11.00 am. Interment: will follow immediately at Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield. Contributions: in Dennis' memory may be made to the Lymphoma and Leukemia Society at www.lls.org.

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Published by The Daily Times from Aug. 21 to Aug. 22, 2013.

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Gene & Lois Vanderbur

August 15, 2021

We met many years ago. We both lost sons in the military with no answers to our requests. Prayers to your family!
Gene& Lois Vanderbur

Lois Vanderbur

August 15, 2020

Seven years later, Dennis is still missed. It was great to talk to Mary on August 14, 2020. In the last seven years our grandson Mitchell has survived T-Lymphoblastic Lymphoma (T-LLy) stage 3. I continue to monitor CLL. I'm my husband Gene's caregiver. He is back on dialysis from medical damage to his kidneys from meds and contrast dye. Blessings! Lois & Gene

Lois & Gene Vanderbur

August 27, 2013

Mary and family,
We are so sorry! If we can do anything, please let us know.
I called Pat and she hadn't gotten the email. They would have been there for you at the funeral. Take care of yourself. Love, Lois and Gene

August 25, 2013

Always in our prayers, your wonderful family has touched so many of us. Dennis was an amazing and strong man who will never be forgotten. May he now be at rest and enjoying the company of our sons. Sincerely, Carol & Charlie

Bill Clyburn

August 22, 2013

He was a wonderful man filled with compassion and humility! I only knew him for a short eight years, but he made a lasting impression with me and everyone his life touched. I am honored to have called him Father-in-Law. He will be missed sorely! Love you Dad!

Jenni Obrecht-Moyer

August 22, 2013

Mrs. O'Brien, Krista and Colleen - I am so sorry for your loss and am keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers. I have many fond memories of Mr. O'Brien from the times I spent at your house when Kris and I were in high school. Love to all.

Sara Painter

August 22, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss.

Connie Coblentz

August 22, 2013

Your family is in my Prayers!!!!

August 22, 2013

Fran Paynter

Jo Ann Perkinson

August 22, 2013

So sorry to hear about Dennis passing. I worked with him at Chilton for many years, he was a good guy.
Jo Ann Perkinson

August 21, 2013

So sorry to hear about Dennis' passing I worked with him at Chilton many years ago, will keep you all in my prayers
Dolores petrocelli

Bob Bain

August 21, 2013

I had the wonderful opportunity to work with Dennis at The Traffic Safety Store for 7 years. I can say he was one of the greatest people I ever met. My thoughts and prayers are with the O'Brien family.

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