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Philip O'Brien Obituary
Philip V. O'Brien of West Nyack died peacefully on September 2, 2015 at the age of 98. He was born on April 18, 1917 to the late James and Catherine O' Brien.
Phil is survived by his beloved wife of 74 years, Helen (Hawe), his children, Sr. Mary Eileen O'Brien, O.P., Vincent O'Brien, Rose Marie Diercksen ( James) , Philip O'Brien and Margaret O'Brien, his sister, Irene O'Brien, He was the proud grandfather of Kristen, Erica, Joseph, Kim, Diane, Kevin, James, Alice, Marianna, Catherine, John, Paul and Michael and great grandfather to Jana, Ronan, Jessica, Jack, Miles, Madelyn, Aidan, Tyler, Kaitlyn, Ashley, Anthony, Kevin, Ryan, Brandon and James.
Phil served for twenty years as a member of the New York City Fire Department and then having studied at Fordham, Yeshiva and the New School, taught Mathematics at Manhattan College for two decades. He was a faithful member of St. Aedan's Church in Pearl River, NY
Phil's family will receive friends on Monday from 3-8pm at Assumma-Shankey Funeral Home.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Aedan's Church on Tuesday at 10 am, interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Valhalla, NY.
In lieu of flowers donations made be made in Phil's memory to Joe Raso Hospice Residence Center, Untied Hospice of Rockland, 11 Stokum Lane, New City, NY 10956
Assumma-Shankey
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34 N. Summit Street
Pearl River, NY 10965
845-735-4849
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Maureen Creegan
September 9, 2015
A parent, grandparent, great grandparent are cherished so, that loss is hard to bear at any moment in life. May you be comforted by and celebrate the memories of a long well-lived life. Peace to all of you.
Sister Fran Gorsuch
September 7, 2015
My deepest sympathies to all of Philip's family, especially Sister Mary Eileen. He has left a lasting legacy, especially through his wonderful Irish family!!! May he rest in peace!
Sister Fran Gorsuch, CBS
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
Catherine & Henry Ricardo
September 7, 2015
We shall miss his warmth and his wit. Our sympathy and our prayers are with his family.
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
September 5, 2015
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow "Jasper Maker" and the family at this time. Faculty -- current and past -- are recognized, remembered, and prayed for. We are mindful of the service of these good men and women that comprise the Jasper "forge" that making us what we are. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any mans death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
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