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Capt. O'Brien Obituary
Captain O'Brien was born March 17, 1931 in Manila Philippines, the oldest son of William and Helen O'Brien. He was a 1954 graduate of the United States Naval Academy and went on to serve in the Navy for 31 years on several ships and submarines prior to retirement. After retirement Captain O'Brien continued working for several defense contractors as a program manager of test engineer.
Captain O'Brien is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years Bertha (Watson) O'Brien of Amherst NH, two sons Timothy S. O'Brien of Louden NH, Daniel P. O'Brien and his wife Yoko of San Diego CA, Brothers Daniel P. O'Brien and his wife Barbara of Bryan TX, William J O'Brien and his wife Carol of Kingstown RI, and Captain Michael F. O'Brien retired USN and his wife Patricia of Springfield VA. Sadly, Captain O'Brian was predeceased by his daughter Kathleen O'Brien Doyle who passed away in 1980.
A calling hour will be held Saturday August 6th from 8-9 AM at the Rivet Funeral Home 425 Daniel Webster Highway in Merrimack. A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will take place Saturday August 6th at 9:30 AM at Our Lady of Mercy Church 16 Baboosic Lake Road also in Merrimack. Burial will take place at 2 PM Tuesday August 9th at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk VA.
Memorial contributions in Captain O'Brien's honor may be made to Our Lady of Mercy Church 16 Baboosic Lake Road Merrimack NH 03054.
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Memories and Condolences
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Suzi & Bill Brunelle
October 5, 2016
Dear Bert & Family,
We just learned of Tim's passing and are so sorry for your loss. Tim was my first skipper in Picuda, and it was an honor to serve under him and to meet you and your wonderful family. We were so pleased to see you again at the Picuda reunion some years back. Our love and prayers are with you. Suzi and Bill Brunelle.
Nick Nichols
August 7, 2016
To the O'Brien Family,
On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on John's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and all SUBVETS and their families have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and John will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin and a great Patriot.
CAPT(SS) John T. O'Brien
US Navy Submarine Veteran Retired
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, MTCM(SS) USN Ret.
Base Chaplain
Don Ulmer
August 5, 2016
Bert:
Guess I'm a voice from the distant pass, Don Ulmer. First met you at daily mass, USNA chapel when Tim and I were Mids. You two always struck me as being so happy together. I know how painful it must be for you to lose Tim. My wish is for memories of happier times to relieve that pain. Have added Tim to my prayer list. Love at this sad time, Don
August 5, 2016
Dear Bert and Family: May you find comfort in knowing that you have so many fond memories of Tim and friends who will be praying for you...From the past, nNncy B Charron
Sue & Randy Messer
August 5, 2016
Dearest Bert, Timmy & Danny,
There are no words to express how very sorry we were to hear of Tim's passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers for strength and consolation. Our deepest sympathies.
All our Love,
Sue & Randy Messer
Bill Dixon
August 5, 2016
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), I offer our sincere condolences on CAPT O'Brien passing. You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. We are forever grateful for CAPT O'Brien service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother of the Phin we say, Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country."
Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. - 2 Thess 3:16.
CAPT John T. O'Brien, US Navy, Now on Eternal Patrol.
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
His record is now posted online in the Eternal Patrol file on the USSVI website.
Bill Dixon, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.
The Staff of George R. Rivet Funeral Home
August 4, 2016
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