William Edmund O'Brien Sr.

William Edmund O'Brien Sr. July 23, 1921 - Mar. 6, 2010 A resident of San Lorenzo Entered into rest on March 6, 2010 at the age of 88. He was a and hard working family man who will be deeply missed. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Helen O'Brien; sister Colleen Donohue of Wilmington, DE; brother Francis O'Brien, MD of Glendale, Ca; beloved father to Teresa Clifton of Livermore, William E. O'Brien, Jr. of San Lorenzo, John O'Brien of Union City, Kathleen and son-in-law Marcelo Fuentes of Livermore, and Patrick O'Brien of San Lorenzo; loving grandfather to Daniel O'Brien, Rose Cook, Megan Fuentes, and Juliana Fuentes; and many nieces and nephews. He was a native of Wilmington, Delaware and a resident of San Lorenzo for 47 years. He served with pride in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War, achieving the rank of Master Sergeant. He received the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart during his service. He was employed by Southern Pacific Railroad for 38 years, retiring in 1994. He was a member of the Old Rails Club and United Transportation Union, #1469. William enjoyed all aspects of politics and was an avid reader. He loved to garden and be outdoors. His greatest joy of all though was to be with his family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am on Thursday at St. John's Catholic Church, 264 E. Lewelling Blvd., San Lorenzo. A private burial will take place at San Joaquin National Cemetery in Gustine, Ca. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity. Grissom's Chapel & Mortuary 510 278-2800 www.grissomsmortuary.com