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Charles O'BRIEN Obituary
Of Williamsville, NY, formerly of Sloan, passed away on January 7, 2022 at the age 90. Loving husband of the late Marcella O'Brien; beloved father of Mark (Holly) O'Brien and Lisa (Andrew) McClure; survived by his brothers Donald (Jan) O'Brien and Richard O'Brien; stepfather of Mary Sue (Reggie) Eckley, Carrie (Bill) Schrock, Beth Ann (Tony) Otero, Stacey Livingstone, Michael (Danielle) Funseth, the late Linda (Bob) McLean and the late Larry (Diane) Funseth; also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Charlie was a long-time Teacher, Athletic Director and Volleyball Coach at Cleveland Hill High School. He was inducted into the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame in 2017. Services were held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of NY or University of Buffalo Anatomical Gift Program. Arrangements by THE DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC. Condolences at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com
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Bill Seward Class of 1968
January 21, 2022
You're up there with the Eagles now. Rest in peace.
Michael Funseth
January 17, 2022
For 37 years I called him Dad, I could not have picked a more loving, caring and devoted man for "Mum".. For all these years he always intruduced me as "Our Youngest or Our Son" and refered to all of us as one of their 9 kids..Charlie is one of a kind, I will miss him and mom dearly but I am at peace knowing he was the first in line when the day came for that one way ticket and they are together again.
Christopher Luksch
January 16, 2022
Many in the Boys volleyball community know him as the "father of WNY Volleyball". He meant so much to so many people. But to me, he was my mentor and dear friend! Many a day, as a young teacher and coach at CH, I spent in his office listening to the stories of his experiences, soaking up the wisdom that he shared with me. I have never known a kinder, big-hearted man, ever! (And every athlete that has ever had the great fortune to play for him would confirm this sentiment!)
As I look back, there is no one (other than my parents) that has had a greater influence on me and the person I have become! Mr. O´Brien was a true gentleman. The last of his kind. He truly will be missed, and I offer the entire Cleveland Hill community´s condolences to you, his family.
January 16, 2022
One of the kindest person I knew. Was a Great Mentor to many of thousand children at Cleveland Hill . He accomplished so much in life. God Speed and Fly like an Eagle
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