Christopher John O’Brien

Chris was my twin, in a way, from the few years we watched The Munsters and the Adams Family together in our front enclosed breezy porch in Yonkers, withs legs close to the electric heater, on winter weekday evenings. He was in high school and I was in grammer school. There was no better way to get ready for dinner. And even before that warm ritual Chris made my third grade by getting the class recessed for a special event in the school auditorium. Somehow he and three buddies convinced the...

Chris and Mary.. my favorite memory.

The loss of my brother Chris is a huge loss for our family. Chris was a spoke in the wheel that kept the O´Brien car always in motion, whether moving over rough patches and smooth sailing, but it was always the six of us. What is my first memory of Chris? Well, look at the picture of Gretchen and me sitting on the couch, looking at the arrival of this new member of our family, and Gretchen going," oh no, the two of us are in trouble; we´re not gonna be the center of attention anymore, and...

Will miss Chris´s great smile and ability to joke even when he wasn´t feeling his best. He shared some great stories and always was so appreciative of even the smallest early morning treats (I.e. a nice cold Coca Cola) My condolences to Claire and the entire O´Brien family. He will be missed!