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Daniel O'Brien Obituary

O'BRIEN, Daniel F. Of Middletown, NY, formerly of Cambridge, MA, died Wednesday, December 8, 2010. Beloved husband of Cheryl (Littles). Devoted father of Bryon and his wife Samantha, Nicholas and Kevin and loving grandfather of Kyle. Beloved son of Katherine and the late Daniel. Brother of Ellen, Tom and wife Denise, Frank and wife Marianne, Michael and wife Sheila, Cathy Young, the late Paul and the late John. Nephew of Helen O'Brien. Son-in-law of Ruth and the late William Littles. Brother-in-law of Mark and wife Joanne and William and wife Liz. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. John's Church, 2254 Mass Ave, Cambridge, on Saturday, December 18th at 9:00AM. Interment to follow at Cambridge Catholic Cemetery. Donations can be made to O'Brien Kids' College Fund, c/o Walden Savings Bank, 2108 Route 302, Circleville, NY 10919. Arrangements by the Keefe Funeral Home, CAMBRIDGE. For obit, directions, or to leave an online condolence visit www.keefefuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 15 to Dec. 16, 2010.

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John Skoufis

December 4, 2021

These reminders help bring remembering the fine people we have worked with. Reflection brings those memories alive and we get to enjoy the time we had and the sadness when they are gone. We keep them alive in our hearts as well as in our memories. To Dan's family and his friends I will continue to think of him as my friend.

John Skoufis

December 4, 2020

I still remember Dan after all these years. We both worked at Novartis and at Texwipe. One of the most friendly guys who worked hard for our needs. He passed far too soon for all of his family and friends.

John Skoufis

January 31, 2011

This is belated since I just heard. It is with great sadness that I hear of Dan's passing. I worked with Dan at Texwipe and found him to be not only very helpful in performing my duties but a good friend with whom I, and the rest of Texwipe, had a lot of fun with and still share a lot of fond memories.

My deepest condolences to Cheryl, the children, family, and friends of Dan. I share the loss of a friend and wonderful person..

John Skoufis

December 23, 2010

Dear Cheryl...I am devastated by this news; and, I can't imagine what you have been going through. I appreciate that you had Tom call me; and, I have been in touch with a few others who knew Dan from the CCC/NicePak days. My heart goes out to you and the boys. Take comfort in your memories of your wonderful life together. You are lucky to have your sons as a remembrance of Dan. Please contact me when you feel up to it. I expect that it will take a while; but, I would love to re-connect. I will keep you all in my prayers. ~ Marybeth

Chuck Kelly

December 14, 2010

The Kelly's of CT send their sincere condolences and prayers in your time of sorrow.
Chuck, Donna and Kyle

Elizabeth Moriarty

December 13, 2010

Dear Cheryl, Danny's Sons, Aunt Kathleen, and All the O'Brien Family,
Our Deepest Condolences - Dan will be So missed. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all in this time of loss.

The Moriarty Family

December 13, 2010

We remember Danny and pray for his goodness and light to carry on. We pray for peace for his family.
Chris and Kris (Healey)Ierardi

Deb Hart

December 12, 2010

Dear Cheryl and boys,
I worked with Dan for the last 4 years at Novartis, however I reside in Lincoln NE. He and I talked multiple times a day. We both have the gift of bag, and boy did we use it. I would call Dan my closest friend at Parsippany. He was a wonderful human being...kind, generous, caring, willing to help and funny. Oh, how he could make me laugh.
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. He loved all of you so much and talked about you frequently. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this very tough time.

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