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Eric O'Brien Obituary
AGE: 46 •
Eric F. O'Brien, age 46, passed away on June 3, 2016 at Ocean Memorial Medical Center in Brick, after a battle with cancer. Eric is a graduate of Georgian Court College. He leaves behind Patsy O'Brien and their three children Jack, Spencer and Grace; and his parents Roger and Virginia O'Brien.
A private memorial service will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to the O'Brien Children Trust c/o Robert McGrath, 946 Birch Drive, Brielle, NJ 08730.
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Memories and Condolences
for Eric O'Brien
EC Lewis
September 7, 2019
O'Brien and your family,
From you old high school friend, I was sorry to hear about the tragedy that effected you and your family. Man, I hope that you are in peace now and at rest. REST IN PEACE dude.
From the other Eric,
Eric at my wedding! Miss you buddy.
Bob Williams
June 1, 2018
Adam Slough
March 22, 2018
Top Guy,best friend you could ever want when growing up in a strange country(Holland).Knew him for only a few years but never forgot him.Always be the polite little kid with the cheeky smile.See you up there one day buddy when we can walk Muffin the dog again.Adam,somewhere in Great Britain. X
Karyn Fusco
June 3, 2017
It's been one year since you died. I still miss you terribly and always will.
karyn witter-fusco
December 25, 2016
Thinking of you, today and every day. I hope you're in peace and that through the baby Jesus, you can bring peace to the hearts of your children today. Always in my heart. Merry Christmas in heaven.
Karyn Witter-Fusco
November 27, 2016
I think of you every day. You would have been 47 tomorrow but will be 46 forever. I pray that you are having a peaceful eternal life, Eric. I hope both you and Patsy are. Life was hard, death was sorrowful. I pray peace came after. I will always love you so much and miss you. Happy birthday in heaven, to a kind and gentle soul.
August 12, 1999.
Karyn Witter-Fusco
August 11, 2016
Six weeks ago today, the Lord took you to a paradise greater than Nevis, which you dreamt of.
Karyn Witter-Fusco
July 15, 2016
Karyn Witter-Fusco
July 6, 2016
Eric's class picture from school in Holland-he is the cute one with the glasses, far left
Karyn Witter-Fusco
June 28, 2016
Eric Jeff and Bob
Karyn Witter-Fusco
June 25, 2016
Eric and Rosie
Karyn Witter-Fusco
June 25, 2016
Karyn Witter-Fusco
June 25, 2016
Bob Williams
June 18, 2016
June 18, 2016
Uncle Frank
June 11, 2016
I got a haircut on Thursday. Afterwards, Aunt Julie had her hand on the back of my neck. At the very same moment, we both remarked that I had "points". Few will know what this means, but Eric would.
'cle frank.
Eric had a radiant smile. Rest in peace, until we meet again.
Karyn Witter-Fusco
June 11, 2016
Karyn Witter-Fusco
June 8, 2016
I was driving back from Belmar Sunday, so upset, and it was raining and starting to hail so badly. The last cd you burned me was playing which made it harder particularly by the songs you chose. I was searching my thoughts and heart and God for an answer and as I pulled into my driveway, precisely as I pulled in, the rain stopped, the clouds peeled back and a beautiful double rainbow appeared in the sky at about 8pm and remained until sundown. I got the only answer I needed, the only one that matters now- you are with God. I know it and I am so grateful you have found peace in Him. You would appreciate the irony that the song on the cd was number 7, "I can see clearly now the rain is gone"... It is all clear to you now. You are your glorified, free self. No more struggling, no more stress, no more strife. Rest in peace, Eric O'Brien. Je t'aime, tous jours...
Suzanne Fix (Hurley)
June 7, 2016
Oh my dear dear childhood friend. My heart is heavy with the news that you passed. I will forever regret never getting to reconnect to see each other as adults and meet each other's families. But the memories of our friendship and the fun we had as kids will always be precious. I will never forget you. Your family is in my prayers. God Bless you in heaven my friend.
Linda Hurley
June 7, 2016
I am deeply saddened by this news. Both families are in prayer. May Eric rest in peace.Miss Hurley
George Kuzma
June 7, 2016
Going to miss your presence, Eric. You will live on in the memory of all of us!!
Jeffrey Brayne
June 7, 2016
I am truly saddened by the passing of Eric and extend my sincerest condolences to Patsy, Jack, Spencer and Grace as well as the rest of the O'Brien and McGrath families. Eric's wit and humor was endless. He was a hard worker, brimming with tenacity. He was an excellent loving and caring father and the type of man who would stop at nothing to help a friend in need. He will be sorely missed. The world will not be the same without him.
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