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Michael O'Brien Obituary
Shorewood - Michael Yarrow O'Brien, Jr.
It is with deepest sorrow that we announce that our beloved son, brother, grandson, cousin, nephew, family member, and friend Michael Y. O'Brien, Jr. passed away on November 27.
Michael was born on April 22, 1992 and lived a life filled with love and good humor. He generously shared his passions with so many, whether it was sailing, music, sports, or his work. He graced us all with his infectious laugh, and his sense of humor.
Please join us in our celebration and remembrance of his life at Feerick Funeral Home 2025 East Capitol Drive, Shorewood on Tuesday, December 3, from 4 to 8 PM (family hour is from 3 to 4). A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on December 4 at 10:30 AM at St. Robert Parish, 4019 North Farwell Avenue (the corner of E. Capitol Drive and N. Farwell Avenue), Shorewood, WI.
Michael is survived by his loving parents, Michael Sr. and Megan, his sisters and brother Margaret, John, and Grace, his grandparents Gran Gran and Tobe (Sharon and Thomas J. O'Brien, III), and Jackie and Jerry Kendall; his aunts and uncles, Jeff and Elaine O'Brien, Tim and Ann O'Brien, Jim and Jackie O'Brien, Jude Kendall and Anne Posluszny, Chris and Jenny Kendall, Sarah and Craig Hughes; beloved cousins Alyssa Catley (Nick), Sherri Bitter (Jeff), Ned O'Brien, Lindsey, Laura and Annie O'Brien, Ella, Mary, Tommy and John O'Brien, Ted and Caroline Kendall , Jack, Ryan and Olivia Hughes, and Mara Kendall and a huge extended family of great aunts, uncles and cousins. Mike is preceded in heaven by his Uncle Ned O'Brien.
We will always carry with us his love, our memories of our time with him, his laughter, and warm smile. Memorial contributions to The Charles E. Kubly Foundation, 1341 West Mequon Road, Suite 220, Mequon, WI 53092 are welcome.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael O'Brien
Sponsored by Feerick Funeral Home - Shorewood.
Jon Firmature
December 6, 2019
Mike, Megan and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire families. May your strength get you threw this difficult time and good memories make your stronger.
Michael Mishlove
December 4, 2019
Mike, Megan, and Family:
My thoughts and compassion are with you all. Michael's warmth and friendliness touched many people. Although Michael is no longer here, he lives on in our remembrances of him.
With deepest empathy,
Michael Mishlove
Lynn Duvall
December 4, 2019
May your loving memories surround and comfort you all. I fondly remember Michael from his childhood days at Atwater. With sympathy, Lynn Duvall
Tim Brusnahan
December 4, 2019
Mike, Megan, Margaret, John, and Grace. The Brusnahans share in your sorrow. Michael was a wonderful person. We never saw him without a smile on his face. He was a fun guy. So sorry for you loss. Tim, Lynn, Collin, Devon and Katie
Katie Cook
December 3, 2019
Laura Burianek-Gilliland
December 3, 2019
Mike and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of the tragic loss of your son and brother. May the good memories keep you going through this most difficult time in your lives. Our prayers are coming your way for the entire Ralston O'Brien Clan... Much Love and Hugs,
Laura Burianek-Gilliland and Family
India McCanse
December 3, 2019
Dear O'Briens,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I'm sending you much love at this impossible time. To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die.
India
Michael O'Hear
December 3, 2019
So sorry to hear of your terrible loss, Megan. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Carla Liban
December 3, 2019
Dear Mike & Megan,.
My thoughts & prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Carla Liban
Jeff Kataoka
December 2, 2019
He was like one of our kids , tonight Michele and I can only share our tears for you and your family and feel your heart break ......
Brian Griffith
December 2, 2019
Dear O'Brien family
From all of Mike's friends and coworkers in California we extend our deepest sympathies. His easy laugh, joyful smile, quick wit and generous friendship will be dearly missed. Our hearts go out to you. The world lost one of the good ones.
Brian and Selina Griffith
Dixon Family
December 2, 2019
Atwater 5th Grade
Joanne Dixon
December 2, 2019
Paula Wheeler
December 2, 2019
Dear Mike, Megan, John, Margaret and Grace: My family and I send you love and will be keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. We are so very, very sorry for your loss. You are wonderful neighbors and people. May you find some comfort every day during this difficult time.
Kelly & Susan McKay
December 2, 2019
Mike and family, Kelly and I are so sorry to hear of this loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family as you navigate through this difficult time.
Kelly & Susan McKay
Holly and Jeff Morris
December 2, 2019
Mike and Megan and family, words are not coming easily at this incredibly difficult time. We are so very sorry for your loss. May your memories of better times comfort you in the coming days and years. Sending you strength and prayers.
Dina O'Neil
December 2, 2019
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Maureen Kartheiser
December 1, 2019
Oh, Megan and Mike ~ Sending you so much love and talking with Chris and Evan about the positive impact Mike had on their lives. I'm so very very sorry to hear this and wish for as much peace as possible with such a monumental loss. Sending love and prayers ~ Maureen
Teresa Quinan
December 1, 2019
We are all heartbroken! Mike has been such a great friend to Dominic all these years, he will be sorely missed and always fondly remembered. Sending our love to your family during this difficult time. The Quinan Family xxx
Chuck and Robin Warriner
December 1, 2019
Mike, Megan and family,
Please accept Robin and my deepest and heartfelt sympathies on the passing of your dear son, Mike Jr.
We send love and prayers to you all at this difficult and tragic time!
Chuck and Robin Warriner
Scottsdale, AZ
Katie Cook
December 1, 2019
Character count cut my caption short on the picture:
It's the things you least expect that hit you the hardest. Words cannot describe the loss of the ever-loving, vibrant, Mike O'Brien. Michael's contagious laugh and zest for life will be forever cherished through the precious memories we created together. Thinking of you and yours during this difficult time. Love you!
Rich and Julie Wham
December 1, 2019
There are no words adequate enough to convey our heartfelt sorrow. Your profound heartbreak is our heartbreak as well, and we hope you can feel our arms around you in friendship and comfort.
With Love,
Rich and Julie, Charlie and Coco
Ann Brummitt
December 1, 2019
To all of you O'Briens, my heart breaks. So many good times with Mike and all of you on the block. May he be at peace but the memories of a wonderful life comfort you and provide light as you grieve. An unfathomable loss - I send you all love.
Josh Manor
December 1, 2019
Mike and Megan, my heart is broken with the loss of Michael . I always enjoyed his quiet humor and handsome smile. Weston has lost a cherished friend . Our prayers and love to all the OBrien family
Lyn Stelter
December 1, 2019
"What we once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us." ~Helen Keller
May you find comfort in togetherness and peace in remembering. Take care of each other.
Tami Sweeney
November 30, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Sending my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your wonderful Michael.
John & Kathie & family Tice
November 30, 2019
Megan & Mike, We are keeping your family close in prayer. Please know you have our deepest sympathies for your loss.
Margaret Hickey
November 30, 2019
Megan and Mike
We are so so sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you. Margaret and Bob
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