Frank J. O'Brien Jr.

1943 - 2021

O'BRIEN Jr. - Frank J. passed peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 21, after several years of health challenges. He was born on January 24, 1943, in the Bronx. Frank, fondly known as "F'OB," was a jazz pianist well-known across LI, NYC and beyond. A graduate of Andrew Jackson High School in St. Albans, Frank's passion from the age of 3 was to play the piano which he did every day of his life. His incredible talent, infectious smile and love of music made him popular among musicians and jazz enthusiasts who enjoyed his company as much as his music. His circle of friends grew over the years and were loyal in following his appearances. It was common to see musician friends drop in for a set with the Frank O'Brien Duo or Trio to the delight of audiences. Frank welcomed a sunny day, was an avid reader and had a joke for every occasion. He enjoyed restoring furniture and rooting for the Mets (Let's Go Mets!). Frank loved to cook as much as eat and took delight in entertaining friends and family. He introduced his nieces and nephews to great music, scary stories and Toscanini. Frank had a passion for language and studied several; his great joy was in communicating in a foreign tongue. Self-taught in music and in most things, Frank taught himself to read music and developed his own distinctive style to accompany the songs people wanted to sing along to. Frank did it all his way. Frank is predeceased by his parents, Sophie and Frank, and is survived by his sisters Elaine, Barbara (Bill), and Maureen, and his beloved companion, Alice, and lifelong best friend Vinny. Visitation: Wednesday, 3/24 from 2-6pm, Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Home, 125 Old Country Rd., Hicksville. Funeral Mass: Thursday, 3/25 at 11:00am, St. Martin of Tours RC Church, 220 Central Ave., Bethpage. Interment: Pinelawn Memorial Park.