Photo courtesy of Feerick Funeral Home - Shorewood
Shorewood, Wisconsin
Apr 22, 1993 – Nov 27, 2019 (Age 27)
Michael Yarrow O’Brien, Jr.
It is with deepest sorrow that we announce that our beloved son, brother, grandson, cousin, nephew, family member, and friend Michael Y. O’Brien, Jr. passed away on November 27.
Michael was born on April 22, 1993 and lived a life filled with love and good humor. He generously shared his passions with so many, whether it was sailing, music, sports, or his work. He graced us all with his infectious laugh, and his sense of humor.
Please join us in our celebration and remembrance of his life at Feerick Funeral Home 2025 East Capitol Drive, Shorewood on Tuesday, December 3, from 4 to 8 PM (family hour is from 3 to 4). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on December 4 at 10:30 AM at St. Robert Parish, 4019 North Farwell Avenue (the corner of E. Capitol Drive and N. Farwell Avenue), Shorewood, WI.
Michael is survived by his loving parents, Michael Sr. and Megan, his sisters and brother Margaret, John, and Grace, his grandparents Gran Gran and Tobe (Sharon and Thomas J. O’Brien, III), and Jackie and Jerry Kendall; his aunts and uncles, Jeff and Elaine O’Brien, Tim and Ann O’Brien, Jim and Jackie O’Brien, Jude Kendall and Anne Posluszny, Chris and Jenny Kendall, Sarah and Craig Hughes; beloved cousins Alyssa Catley (Nick), Sherri Bitter (Jeff), Ned O’Brien, Lindsey, Laura and Annie O’Brien, Ella, Mary, Tommy and John O’Brien, Ted and Caroline Kendall , Jack, Ryan and Olivia Hughes, and Mara Kendall and a huge extended family of great aunts, uncles and cousins. Mike is preceded in heaven by his Uncle Ned O’Brien.
We will always carry with us his love, our memories of our time with him, his laughter, and warm smile. Memorial contributions to The Charles E. Kubly Foundation, 1341 West Mequon Road, Suite 220, Mequon, WI 53092 are welcome.
Read MoreMike, Megan and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire families. May your strength get you threw this difficult time and good memories make your stronger.
Jon Firmature
December 06, 2019 | Omaha, NE | Friend
Mike, Megan, and Family:
My thoughts and compassion are with you all. Michael's warmth and friendliness touched many people. Although Michael is no longer here, he lives on in our remembrances of him.
With deepest empathy,
Michael Mishlove
Michael Mishlove
December 04, 2019 | Shorewood, WI
May your loving memories surround and comfort you all. I fondly remember Michael from his childhood days at Atwater. With sympathy, Lynn Duvall
Lynn Duvall
December 04, 2019 | GLENDALE, WI | Teacher
Mike, Megan, Margaret, John, and Grace. The Brusnahans share in your sorrow. Michael was a wonderful person. We never saw him without a smile on his face. He was a fun guy. So sorry for you loss. Tim, Lynn, Collin, Devon and Katie
Tim Brusnahan
December 04, 2019 | Shorewood, WI | Friend
Katie Cook
December 03, 2019 | Colorado Springs, CO | Friend
Treasured Tribute Wreath
Victor M Torres
December 03, 2019
Mike and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of the tragic loss of your son and brother. May the good memories keep you going through this most difficult time in your lives. Our prayers are coming your way for the entire Ralston O'Brien Clan... Much Love and Hugs,
Laura Burianek-Gilliland and Family
Laura Burianek-Gilliland
December 03, 2019 | Scottsdale, AZ | Friend
Dear O'Briens,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I'm sending you much love at this impossible time. To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die.
India
India McCanse
December 03, 2019 | SHOREWOOD, WI
So sorry to hear of your terrible loss, Megan. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Michael O'Hear
December 03, 2019 | Milwaukee, WI | Coworker