Danny O'Brien

Danny O'Brien passed away June 23, 2004 in Chico, California. He was born in Chico, on October 25, 1984. He attended Durham Elementary and Intermediate School, Chico High School, Butte College and Lane Community College in Oregon. Danny was involved in sports throughout his young life. He was a talented athlete and played football, basketball, and baseball in high school. He played for American Legion Baseball as a 3rd baseman. He was an avid snowboarder, his favorite activity of all. He was also a gifted artist, who was just beginning to realize his talent. He worked for Ginno's Appliances for one year, and then began college. He was an intelligent, very energetic, social young man with a beautiful smile. He was best known to his closest friends as the friend with the golden heart. He was devoted to his life long friends, Brian and Trevor, who are both disabled. Danny is survived by his loving parents Steven and Barbara O'Brien; and his loving sister Jennifer, all of Chico; Other survivors include his grandparents, Virginia O'Brien, Joe Vasquez, and Lupe and Ray Friedli; his three uncles; two aunts; and ten cousins; Danny was loved by many and will be missed by all, including his ever loving dog Roscoe. A Catholic vigil will take place at the Newman Center in Chico, Thursday, July 1, 2004 at 7:00 p.m.. This is a time for his friends to come and share memories of Danny. A Catholic Mass of Christian Burial will take place Friday July 2, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at the Newman Center. Donations can be made to Muscular Dystrophy Association or The Christopher Reeves Paralysis Foundation, or to the Danny O'Brien memorial fund in care of Newton-Bracewell Chico Funeral Home, which is handling the arrangements. View and send condolences on line at nbcfh.com.