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Jeffrey O'Brien Obituary
He leaves his parents, Karen J. (Caforio) O'Brien and Michael J. O'Brien, Sr.; three brothers, Michael J. O'Brien, Jr. of Plainfield, Vermont, Andrew J. and Cody J. O'Brien both of Rochdale; his maternal grandmother, Joan (Manning) Caforio of Millbury; his paternal grandparents James and Madeline (Pratt) O'Brien of Leicester; great grandmothers, Edna Rutherford and Adeline Pratt; his best friend, David Sherman of Spencer; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. His grandfather, John A. Caforio, Sr. passed away September 24, 2007. Jeffery was born in Worcester on February 1, 1990, and has lived in Leicester all his life.
Jeffrey was a Senior at Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School in Charlton, where he was studying to become a plumber. He loved restoring his Monte Carlo SS, hunting, fishing, snow mobiling, and four wheeling. He loved life and everyone that was a part of his, he could take a bad day and make it good.
Jeffrey was the best kid any parent could ask for, and was the greatest brother. He had a natural talent for whatever he tried to accomplish, and was a willing and patient teacher. Jeffrey would help anyone at anytime. During his grandfather's last months, Jeffrey gave unselfishly of himself toward his care and comfort.
Jeffrey's funeral will be held Saturday, December 8, at 10:30 a.m. in Saint Pius X Church, 1154 Main Street, Leicester (please precede directly to church). Interment beside his grandfather, will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours will be held Friday, December 7, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. in MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to The Jeffrey J. O'Brien Scholarship Fund in Care of Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School, Business Office, 57 Old Mugget Hill Road, Charlton, MA 01507.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jeffrey O'Brien
Kendra Straub
June 25, 2024
Hey Jeff! I just had a son born yesterday that I dedicated his middle name to you, friend. Miss you forever.
Carsen Jeffrey Straub 3:33 AM 6/24/24
darlene stowell
December 31, 2007
jeff was a sweet an kind young man.he would help everyone. i think about jeff everyday. i miss him alot
sue strandberg
December 14, 2007
Maddie,
All of our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. We miss you here at NDLTCC.
Sue
Meghan Ashworth
December 12, 2007
To the O'Brien family. I am very sorry for your loss.
Travis and Heaven O'Hara
December 10, 2007
Jeffrey was the most amazing person and we feel blessed to have known him. He made everyone laugh and always put others in front of himself. We never once saw him mad or upset he always had a smile from ear to ear. Karen and Mike Sr. you have raised four wonderful boys. Mike, Andrew, and Cody you were the best brothers he could have asked for and just by talking to him you could tell he knew it. The love and caring you all have for each other will give you the strength to pull together and celebrate the life you shared with him. We love you all and hope to help in any way possible.
PEEWEE SNEADE
December 9, 2007
JOHNNY AND VERN,
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS...
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Rena Miller
December 9, 2007
To my beautiful cousin and family, our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you. We love you so much. Rena, Malory & Jillian
The Dominys
December 9, 2007
Karen, Mike, Mike, Andrew and Cody,
Our hearts are with you all at this most difficult time. May the memories help you get through these tough times and know that he is with your dad watching over all of you. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all always. I'm here if need me Karen.
December 9, 2007
Karen,Mike&family,
Happy moments, Praise God.
Difficult moments,seek God.
Quiet moments,worship God.
Painful moments,trust God.
Every moment,thank God.
Donna Sneade
December 9, 2007
Vern,
I am so very sorry for your loss. It sure has been a tough year for you and your family. May God bless you all.
Chelsea Staney
December 8, 2007
having lost a friend to an accident earlier this year, i know how much it hurts and how hard it is to believe. though i did not know jeff personally, my thoughts and prayers go out to the family, to the friends, and to all the students & staff of BPRVTHS. yes, it's going to be hard, but if you all come together and help each other out, you can get through it.
rest in the calmest of peace jeff. <3
Sabrina Gillis
December 8, 2007
Karen and Family-
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family at this time of sorrow. I do not know you personally however my mother works with you and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Candy Laine
December 8, 2007
Karen, Mike and Family,
MY deepest sympathy for your loss. If there is anything you need, please contact me.
We love you!
~Candy (Vicki's sister)
Donna Healy
December 8, 2007
I Being a parent of a Bay Path Junior am so sorry for your loss, I helped the kids get through the loss of Amanda and cant believe that already we have another angel..Jeff was on the same bus as my daughter when we lived in Leicester and often gave her a ride when he had his car, she was to devasted to go to another funeral and wake of another bay Path family member, Again our condolences our with you and will keep your family and Jeff in our prayers.
Jackie LaValley
December 8, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. I know Jeffrey from Leister cause i took the bus with him to school...I am srry for the loss God Bless
God Bless
Natalie Moreno
December 7, 2007
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Know that we are praying for all of you for comfort and strength during this time.
Sharon Nelson
December 7, 2007
Dear Karen & Family,
My deepest condolences to all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. May it comfort you to know that you and your family have so many people around you that are praying for you and supporting you with love. During the healing process that follows, let us be an arm of strength and a shoulder of comfort for you. God bless you and your family in the coming days.
Dave Mullins
December 7, 2007
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you at this time of loss. I worked with Jeff at Bay Path and came to love Jeff's sense of humor and he never failed to put a smile on my face even when we just passed in the halls.My God bless you and your family.
Family of BAY PATH STUDENT
December 7, 2007
Dear O'Brien Family,
As a parent of a Bay Path student who just got his learner's permit last week I can only imagine the pain you are going through. Please know that god had a need for a special angel to watch over you and he picked Jeff. Please take some comfort knowing that all of us are thinking of you and will keep your family in our prayers.
A Family in Brookfield
December 6, 2007
We are so sorry for your loss.
Richard O'Brien
December 6, 2007
The soul departed in the Lord does not die, it returns to God, who is the Giver of Life. Our deepest sympathy to Mike and Karen and the boys. We love you.
Tara Robichaud-Clark
December 6, 2007
Words cannot express how sorry I truly am. I have known Jeff since he was young. Our whole family will never be the same. He was a great kid. Jeff has touched our lives and will live on in our hearts. We are all blessed to have known him for as long as we did. Karen, Mike, Mike, Andrew, and Cody...my prayers are with you...Jeff, we'll miss you...
Amanda
December 6, 2007
i knew jeff from school. he was an amazing kid.always smileing and always making me laugh..it's just so hard for everyone.and knowing he gave me the biggest hug on friday before school ended is killing me..just think he is in a good place now and hell always be watching over us.
<3i love you jeff <3
sam stowell
December 6, 2007
sorry mike sr karen and boys i will pray for all of you an andrew hang in their buddy. JEFFERY will always be with me every were i go he'll be their in my heart an soul
December 6, 2007
Our Family sends their heartfelt sympathy to the O'Brien Family. Words may not comfort you at this time but knowing Jeffrey is with God and his Grandfather may ease your sorrow. Grendell Family
Penny Comptois & Doug
December 6, 2007
Our heartfelt sympathy to the friends and family of Jeff. Our son, Sean Comptois, will forever hold close to him the special bond that he shared with Jeff learning the "Trade" together. Ride Free.
DARLENE STOWELL
December 6, 2007
TO MY BROTHER MIKSAN MIKE JR ANDREW CODY I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. JEFFERY WILL ALWAYS BE REMBERED. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU GUYS.JEFF WAS A GREAT NEPHEW AN A GREAT SON TO THE BOTH OF YOU GUYS.GOD BLESS YOU ALL .
billy menard
December 6, 2007
I'm sorry for your loss. The love will alway be there just stay strong, my prayers are with you.
Dawn Toomey
December 6, 2007
Karen and family,
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss.Though I have never met him, I feel I know Jeffrey after all of the wonderful stories I have heard told about him. What a blessing to have such a wonderful son who touched so many lives. Nothing can ease your sorrow at this time, however I truly believe Jeffrey is with your dad watching over you. Please stay strong and know how many people are praying for you and care about you and your family.
samantha derry
December 6, 2007
DEAR O'BRIEN FAMILY AND FRIENDS:
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.. i just lost my father-in-law in a tractor trailer acc. Nov2... my heart broke when i heard the news.. now you have a angel looking over all of you.. God Bless all of you...
Chris and christie Biadasz
December 6, 2007
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Lisa Tuttle
December 6, 2007
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,
May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
Thinking of you and your family during this time of sadness.
Mark and Flora O'Hara
December 6, 2007
Dear O'Brien Family,
We ache for you. We know your family a bit through our son Travis who is a good friend of your son Mike. We ache for you in this time of loss and pray that you will sense God's arms around you in the days to come. We will continue to keep you in our prayers and support Mike and your family in any way we can.
MaryAnn Hebert - Mason
December 6, 2007
To the Caforio/O'brien Families, I am so sorry for this terrible loss. May happy thoughts get you through the most difficult of times.
L
December 6, 2007
I am so sorry for the loss of such a young life. Sometimes things are so unfair, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. We all have another angel to watch over us because we need it most now.. Be strong and remember all the wonderful times that you had together as they will help carry you..
Peggi Corsi & Family
December 6, 2007
My sincerest condolences to you and your family at this time. My son is a classmate of Jeff's and he will be truly missed. He is with the Angels now!
Elizabeth Provo
December 6, 2007
To O'Brien/Caforio families, we are heartsick for you all. Your families are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jay and Liz Provo
Kelly Mayes
December 6, 2007
I can't even imagine the pain you are all experiencing. Our prayers and deepest sympathies are with you. Jeffrey must have been quite an old and beautiful soul for his journey to have been so short and have affected so many in such a loving way. I know in my heart that he and his grandfather are united again and both will watch over so many who loved them. If there was only a balm that would mend a broken heart I would send all I could find..... Know, at least, that we send you endless prayers.
Donna & David Augustine
December 6, 2007
Dear Karen and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. May your memories of Jeffrey bring you some comfort and strength in the days ahead.
Jenna Elliott
December 6, 2007
To the O'Brien family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am blessed to know your family and to grow up with Jeff. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
--Jenna Elliott
Bay path Bus Driver
December 6, 2007
My thoughts and prayers goes out to your family.
December 6, 2007
My heart truly aches for you all. This hits home for many parents of teens. Please feel comfort knowing that so many people have you all in our thoughts and prayers. He's a beautiful young man and now is with his loving grandfather and they are both watching over you and will guide you through this... Stay strong.
Peace.
Kathy and Peggy Rondeau
December 6, 2007
Karen, you and your family are in our prayers We will pray for jeff and for your family to get through this most difficult time. take solace that he is with your Dad. Love to you all,
Janet McGrath
December 6, 2007
my deepest sympathy, may memories and his love of years past provide comfort through this difficult time.
LHS Class of 1984 (Vern's class)
December 6, 2007
To the entire Caforio,& O'brien families; Our condolences and prayers are with you at this time. Especially,the Caforios who just lost their father a couple of months ago. We hope you'll have a better year in 2008. LHS Class of 1984
Juliann Collins
December 6, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. I did not know Jeffrey, however my daughter is a student at Bay Path and she knew him.
Mr. Germain
December 6, 2007
My family send our deepest sympathy to your family and we are so sorry for your loss, I to have a son at Shepherd Hill and it hits home; we will pray for your family.
December 6, 2007
To the OBiren family my sincerest sympathy. As a mother who has been where you are I do know what you are going through and how your life has changed. You will find you are stronger than you ever imagined and you will get through this unbareable time. God Bless all of you and keep you along, with Jeff safely in his arms.
Cindy Palker
December 6, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. I did not know Jeffrey but I have friends who did. My prayers are with you and your family. I feel your pain I just went through this with my daughter Kayla on 11/24. May they meet in heaven. Hold all the wonderful memories close to your heart. I hope i have the opportunity to meet you. God Bless you all.
R.I.P. Jeffrey
Brenda Richard
December 6, 2007
Dear Karen and Family,
Words just can't express our sympathy to you and yours. Please take care, and know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Cheryl Manning
December 6, 2007
Karen, Mike and Family
Nothing in this lifetime ever prepares us for the tragic loss of our children.
So I prayed with every bit of heartache, sorrow and tears today, that God send his comfort to you... for all the days to come.
Please know that Jeffrey has touched so many lives, as have his parents and his brothers and he will be remembered with a smile in everyone's heart.
All I can hope for now is for you to never give in to despair and to
be comforted in knowing that in every memory of him he is still alive in our hearts forever and always.
God Bless
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