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JAMES M. O'BRIEN

Hoboken, New Jersey

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JAMES M. O'BRIEN HOBOKEN James M. O'Brien, 74, a life-long Hoboken resident, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Englewood Hospital. A well respected retired teacher of English literature in the Hoboken school system for more than 30 years. Jim was a member of the New Jersey Education...

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Because of Jim O'Brien I found my life long career as a photographer. My senior year in high school we would attend many weddings together photographing side by side. Learning from the master. He called me back in 2016 and we spoke about the fun we had together and the many moments shared on the road. It was a long time since we spoke so I guess he was reaching out one last time to. I wish I knew. Just today I felt an presents to reach out to Jim for some reason. I found his email address and...

I'm sorry that I did not see this notice sooner. Jim was a delight to have as a colleague. Many emails,laughs,breakfasts,& bus trips to the Amish. He loved life & made a true impact on many a young life.
May your memories lighten your sorrow. ReSt in peace Jim

i am truly sorry for your loss...annmarie called me on thursday and left a message that he had passed away and i tried to reach her and uncle john o'brien on friday but obviously they were at his Mass...jim would send me emails galore years ago and cards....talented and a good man...God bless you and Mary keep you thru this time

To your family I am so sorry to hear of your passing. We started our friendship back in David E. Rue School that's a very long time ago. I believe we met in the third grade. So many happy memories . May God Bless you and keep you in the palm of his hand.

Mr. O'Brien was a dear friend to our family. He photographed my parent's wedding day, my communion, and other family milestones. He was also a great teacher and honorable man. He will be missed.
My condolences to his family.
Alexandra Yacullo

Rest in peace to a true friend who was a great educator and loving family man.

Please accept our sincerest expression of sympathy for the loss of Jim,, we will miss him.
Terry, Bob, John, Jesse Castellano

I had Mr. O'Brien in High School and i will always remember the one thing he said, if you can remember the words to a song you can remember the words you studied for a test. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary Mihatov
HHS Class of '78"