RICHARD THOMAS O'BRIEN Sr.

RICHARD THOMAS O'BRIEN, SR. Age 85, Born in Xenia, IL, on November 8, 1925, passed away on December 20, 2010, in Rialto, CA. Richard served in the U.S. Army. He continued to serve his country at the Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, WA. A machinist for 2 decades, he contributed to NASA's Space Shuttle Program. For more than 13 years, he worked in security and until his passing, he never retired. Richard was a faithful Christian, reading The Bible over 22 times. He was a member of American Legion #422 and Fraternal Order of Eagles #997. Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth, married 53 years; and daughter, Patricia. He is survived by 3 daughters: Gloria; Thelma and husband Steve; Beverly and husband Benny; and 3 sons: Richard and wife, Teresa; David; and Daniel. Also 22 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and 6 great great-grandchildren. Services will be held at Family Funeral Chapel, 128 N. Riverside Ave., Rialto, CA 92376, 10:30 A.M. - Noon, Thurs., Dec. 30th. Burial at Riverside National Cemetery.