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Paul Thomas O'Brien Sr.

Paul O'Brien Obituary

O'BRIEN Paul Thomas O'Brien Sr., age 80, of Cape Coral, Fla., died Friday, September 14, 2007 at the Cape Coral Hospital. He was born in Bridgeport in 1926 to his parents, the late, Frank J. and Elizabeth O'Brien. He served his country honorably with the U.S. Navy during World War II. Paul worked for more than 35 years at O'Brien's Men's Clothing in Bridgeport. He retired as president of the store in 1975 and moved to Cape Coral where he was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church and served on the board of the N. Ft. Myers Senior Center. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joan, of Cape Coral; six children, Paul (Pam) of Pt. Charlotte, Carolyn (Dennis) Kardos of New Berlin, N.Y., Kathleen (Martin) O'Shea of Norfolk, Mass., George Patrick ( Melissa) of Hanover, Md., Mary Lou (Ruben) Irizarry and Patrick of Cape Coral; two brothers, Raymond J. of Hendersonville, N.C. and Joseph of Fairfield; and one sister, Joan Shannon of Stratford; 12 Grandchildren, Timothy, Kevin, Matthew, Joseph, Michael, Daniel, Tara, Carrie Ann, Luke, Ben, Joy and Zane; and one great-grandchild, Caedmon. Paul was preceded in death by one brother, Frank Jr. and sister, Ruth Bodine. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Tuesday, September 18, 2007 in St. Andrew Catholic Church. The family will receive friends for viewing Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Cremation Arrangements by the Metz Chapel of Harvey-Engelhardt-Metz Funeral Homes and Crematory, Cape Coral.

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Published by Connecticut Post on Sep. 16, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul O'Brien

15 Entries

Liz O'Brien-Kiley

September 28, 2007

Aunt Joan & Kids,
I found myself thinking of all the fun times we had together growing up; the beach, your pool (w/ young Paul teaching us how to make a whirlpool), and the warm smile of "Mr. Stop It", the way all were welcome at your house. Love you all, he is at peace & in great company. Deepest sympaty from Lee, husband Mike & son Bryan.

Dave O'Brien

September 27, 2007

Aunt Joan

I am so sorry to hear the news. I will always remember Uncle Paul as a gentle, kind man who never seemed to have an unkind word to say. Your family is in my thoughts.

Cindi Fink

September 25, 2007

Aunt Joan and Cousins - I think of you all daily and hope that warm memories of your loving husband and father comfort and sustain you.

Frank O'Brien III

September 25, 2007

Aunt Joan and Family,
My sincerest condolences from our family. My memories of Uncle Paul are all filled with his great sense of humor. He always took the time to play with his nieces and nephews. "Mr Stop It" was a great guy.

Meg (Peggy) O'Brien Ytuarte

September 24, 2007

Dear Aunt Joan and cousins: I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Paul's passing. What a wonderful man he was, so many great memories! Miss you all.

Pat & Doug Keller

September 23, 2007

Paul Jr and Carolyn,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts any sympathies are with you.

Barbara Gravett

September 20, 2007

Dear Aunt Joan and Family:
We'll be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. We are sharing in your grief and loss and know that your family and faith will keep you strong. Love, Barbara, Brad and Adam

Shawn O'Brien

September 19, 2007

Aunt Joan and Family,

I have many fond memories from my childhood of days spent on Sedan Terrace and Paul's easy smile. Please accept my condolences at this difficult time an contact me if I can help in any way.

John & Marie Jones

September 18, 2007

Dear Joan, We were so sorry to hear this...Please accept our sincere sympathy. Will be in touch.

Anna Quinlan

September 18, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Bill Bodine

September 17, 2007

Paul and Joan were great to me and I spent as much time in my youth under their roof as under my own. I offer my sincerest condolences to Aunt Joan and the entire family.

Connie Sullivan

September 17, 2007

With our love and deepest sympathy.

KRISTY SALERNO

September 17, 2007

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

ruth sanislo

September 16, 2007

Dear Joan & family
You all have my deepest sympathy.
I remember the good years especially the Cub Scouts.
Ruth Sanislo

Harold Mullen

September 16, 2007

In 1940, my family relocated to 170 Thorme St from the east side of Bridgeport. The O'Briens, Meenans, Gills and Ossis became my new friends. We all met under the back-board next to the O'Brien's garage. I bought my first adult suit at O'Brien's Clothiers. Delightful memories. My deepest sympathy goes to the O'Brien family.

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