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Leo M. O'Brien

Pottsville, Pennsylvania

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Leo M. O'Brien Leo M. O'Brien, 85, of Schuylkill County, died Saturday, November 3, 2007. Born in Heckscherville, he was a son of the late John S. and Catherine Delaney O'Brien. He was an Army Air Force Veteran of World War II, serving as a tallgunner in B-17's and B-24's, including a...

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Rosemary and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Leo was such a wonderful man. I always enjoyed sitting and talking with him at ceili, hearing his stories about being in the Air Corps and looking at photos of his grandchildren -- he was so proud of them. He was so sweet to little Amber -- I am so glad I have some photos of her with "Grandpa Leo" -- and don't forget we will always have "Leo Bear" from her first Christmas! :) He was a good buddy to Shawn...

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Whenever I hear of the Greatest Generation I think of Uncle Leo. He will be missed. Our sympathy on the loss of a good man.
Maureen and Dennis Vachon

Rosemary and family, we have only pleasat mmemories of many happy occasions.From Eddie-Goodbye to my old neighbor who took me up to the coal mines. To my fellow gunner, only you and I knew what it was like om the wild yonder.

Rosemary and family, our hearts go out to you during this time of sorrow. We will never forget the visit to your home and the many good times we shared doing Irish Dancing. Leo was a great dancer.

Dear Rosemary and Family;Leo was a great man and will be sdly missed by all,will keep him in my prayers.a Friend

Uncle Leo was a great guy. He was loved by all his nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters. We will all miss you.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

leo was a great person and will be sadly missed by all,all my sympathy to his family,and will remember Leo in my prayers.a long time family friend.