Chicago, Illinois
Pioneer Special Olympian.
Beloved Son of the late Martin O?Brien and the late Anne nee Toolis.
Loving Brother of James (late Joan), Martin (Olga), John, Melanie O?Brien and the late Bonnie (Harold) Sullivan.
Cherished Uncle of Jenny (Troy CFD) Bennett, Meredith (Jimmy Chapman Jr.) O?Brien and Martin (Laura) O?Brien; and Great-Uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Employee of Sertoma Centre for over 35 years.
Lying in state Saturday from 9:00am until time of mass at 10:00am at St. Barnabas Church (10134 S. Longwood, Chicago IL). Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3-9pm at St. Barnabas Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Special Children?s Charities (benefiting Special Olympics Chicago) at www.sochicago.org. Arrangements by WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME (773) 767-4500.
Kevin, you continue to inspire greatness in others... many are Polar Plunging in your name in the icy waters of Lake Michigan and raising money for the continued success of Special Olympics Chicago! I will hold your memory and smile in my heart forever!
Melanie O'Brien
February 27, 2015 | Chicago, IL
To the O'Brien family I was so sorry to hear of Kevin's passing, I have a lot of fun memories of Kevin when I was going to Marqette Park, he will missed by many. Leah Wilhelm
February 21, 2015 | Chicago, IL
Melanie and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless and peace to all of you. Kevin was nothing short of amazing.
Colleen Flaherty
January 26, 2015 | Orland Park, IL
To the O'Brien Family, I wish you as much peace as possible during this difficult time. Kevin was a good person who brought joy and inspiration to others. No one can ask for more. That's how I'll remember him.
Bob Scheide
January 24, 2015 | Blue Island, IL
May God Bless each and everyone of the Obrien family at this time..We thank you for all the memories Love Stortz Family
Liane Stortz
January 23, 2015 | Mokena, IL
All our love and prayers Melanie
Pat and Ray Daly,
Las Vegas, NV
January 23, 2015
Sending love and prayers to the O'Brien family. We will long cherish Kevin's memory and the inspiration that he was to many, including his fellow athletes. It was a joy to count him among our first athletes and we are grateful to the family for your support over the many years. From your friends at SCC/Special Olympics Chicago.
January 23, 2015
Prayers and sympathy to all Kevin's family. He was a joy to all who knew him, and remarkably remembered even his distant cousins like me. Nancy Morrissey
January 23, 2015
A sad time for you all.
Our thoughts are with you.
Garth and Trish Graydon
January 23, 2015
