James-O'Brien-Obituary

James O'Brien

Tallahassee, Florida

1935 - 2016 (Age 81)

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James J. O'BrienJames J. O'Brien, 81, of Tallahassee, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital from complications following open heart surgery. The husband of Kae Ingram O'Brien, he was Professor Emeritus of Meteorology/Physical Oceanography in the...

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James O'Brien was a great scientist. Among his important contributions to science, I would like to mention his impact on the development of numerical ocean modelling in France. Indeed, he organized two summer schools dedicated to this topic, one in Paris, the other in Banyuls in the eighties.
Jim was a good friend of mine and I appreciated his enthusiasm, his warmth and the generosity with which he shared his knowledge with his colleagues and students.
Whenever he came to Paris, it was...

Dearest family,
Enjoyed my times recently with Jim at Premier Gym and earlier on as his broker at Merrill Lynch. He was so spirited and strong willed and I always enjoyed his keen sense of humor. I know you and the rest of the Tallahassee community will miss him dearly. Sincerest condolences, Marshall Cassedy.

On behalf of Texas A&M Class of '64, we offer our condolences for the loss of your family member, and our classmate . Ken Stanton, Stan Wylie, John Gabbert, George Nelson, Class of '64 Class Agents

Thinking of you, the girls and grandkids.

My deepest sympathies for the family of Dr. O'Brien. I only got to met him once but I know he was a very good mentor and friend to my daughter, Melissa Griffin. I know he will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends..