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James O'Brien Obituary
JAMES EDWARD Age 88 of Rochester, passed away August 9, 2016. Loving husband of Mary for 59 years. Dear father of Treacy (Tim) Rekuc, Erin (Jim) Robertson, Kelly (Bill) Bechtel, James O'Brien, Katie (Mike) Malley and Patty (Todd) Williams. Survived by 18 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Preceded in death by one grandson. Brother of Janet (Gene) Wloch, Margaret (the late Tom) Lentes and the late Judge John (the late Darlene) O'Brien. Brother-in-law of Leone (the late Dave) Malleck. Memorial Mass, Friday, August 12, 2016, 12:00 noon at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 1400 Inglewood, Rochester. Memorials in James name may be made to the Parkinson Foundation or St. Andrew Catholic Church. Inurnment Great Lakes National Cemetery. Arrangements in the care of the Potere-Modetz Funeral Home, Rochester.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
August 11, 2016
Worked with Jim at DCAA. Sorry to hear about his passing. He was great guy to work with and to know.
Brian Unsworth
August 11, 2016
WE are deeply sorry to hear of Jim`s passing away.He was a gentleman and good friend,
will be missed by all who knew him.and are
extending to Mary,his wife our condolence
and remember him in our prayers.
Eva and Jim
Pamela Broast
August 11, 2016
My condolences to the Family, so sorry for your loss.
Susan Becker
August 11, 2016
My condolences to the whole family. I only met Patty's dad a few times but my fondest memory was of him on Patty's wedding day.
He was beeming with pride and joy. I hope all of you can find comfort in his loving memories.
Noreen Doyle
August 10, 2016
Treacy, My heartfelt sympathy to you and yours. I know your father was just a lovely man, because I know you-- his beautiful, caring daughter. I'm very sorry for your loss. God Bless.
Ralph and Priscilla Bauldry
August 10, 2016
So sorry for your loss Mary and children of Jim.
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