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ROBIN O'BRIEN Obituary

Robin Lee (Zizza) O'Brien, a young 58, passed away on December 27, 2012, with her loving family by her side. Funeral services will be at Our Lady of the Presentation Church, 130 Northwest Murray Road, Lee's Summit, MO 64081 on January 4th at 10 a.m. Visitation will be held on January 3rd at Our Lady of the Presentation Church. Rosary will start at 6 p.m. Visitation will immediately follow the rosary and will conclude at 8 p.m. She was born on July 16, 1954, to Francis Emil Zizza and Shirley Donna Eklund Zizza in San Diego, CA. On September 30, 1978, she married her soul mate Dennis O'Brien. Together they raised four beautiful children: Paul, Kevin, Patrick and Meghan. Robin's greatest joy was her children, but her motherly generosity touched the lives of so many others. Robin enjoyed working in the construction industry with her husband and their children. Her favorite hobby was scrapbooking with family and friends. She also loved spending time at the lake with her children, family and friends. She will be missed and forever dearly loved. She was preceded in death by her mother, Shirley D. Zizza, and brother, Brett E. Zizza. She is survived by her husband, Dennis O'Brien; children: Paul and wife Jaime, Eric Watts, Kevin, Patrick and Meghan; father Francis Zizza and wife Barbara; sister Dana Jones and husband Richard; brother Mike Zizza and wife Sheila; sister Starr Zizza and husband Terry; sister-in-law Deanna Zizza; and numerous nieces and nephews. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com. (Arr: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., K.C., MO 64133, 816-353-1218) D. W. Newcomer's Sons Funeral Homes, Cemeteries, Crematories 816-353-1218 www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Kansas City Star from Dec. 30, 2012 to Jan. 2, 2013.

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Marita Gale

December 24, 2024

Merry Christmas Robin. I love you. You were and always will be a bright shining star.

Marita

Marita Gale

February 7, 2020

To a dear friend who welcomed me into your family. I will always remember your warm, generous heart and enthusiasm for life.

My condolences to all your family and friends. You are missed.

January 6, 2013

We are sorry for the great loss your family has suffered. Robin was always so kind and generous. I will remember her great laugh. We are saddened she departed so soon.
All our love,
Bill and Tara Paxton

Mary Willett

January 4, 2013

This is dedicated to the entire Zizza family, those that are enjoying life eternal and those who remain in this life. I have no doubt my father and sister (Richard Crawford and Tamara Crawford Wendel) and celebrating with Shirley, Brett and Robin. Godspeed and Blessings from the entire Crawford Family.

Holli Berry

January 2, 2013

I can't believe that I will say goodbye to my sweet friend Robin so soon. I will forever cherish the moments we spent together, the conversations we had and the opportunity to get to know her and her family. These memories are precious to me as I reflect back on our time. Robin was an amazing wife and mother, a compassionate sister and daughter. To me she was a loyal friend.
The kind of friend who listens tirelessly and who loves unconditionally. The hours we would spend together gluing pictures on pages were more than just scrapbooking, they were opportunities to share what was going on in my life and get updates on her family.
Robin was an AMAZING mother, and I looked to her as my example of how to raise my own family. I loved her like a sister.
My heart is broken, and I can't help but think about the times that we will no longer get to have those long conversations.
However, in all my sadness I am comforted knowing that she is with her brother and mother in Heaven. I love you, Robin!

January 2, 2013

Dennis, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss of Robin.
Efrem & Kathy Gutteridge

Ty Jones

January 2, 2013

Robin was an amazing person. She was always supportive of all she knew. I remember how much she supported me and my dreams. Always gracious with her gifts and forgiving too. Everything I ever do or accomplish, she will have been apart of me getting there. LOV YOU AUNT ROBIN:)

Mrs. Martha Parish

January 2, 2013

Dennis, sorry to hear of Robin's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the children. Robin was a very outgoing person and was always so friendly when she came in to St. Regis.

Amy and Shannon Foley and Peeples

January 2, 2013

Dennis,
You are in our prayers. Please remember all your wonderful memories of Robin and your time together.

Amy Smith Foley

January 2, 2013

Paul, Kevin, Patrick, Meghan and Eric,
My heart goes out to you in the loss of your wonderful and loving mom. Her life was her family and passing on her beautiful and generous spirit to each of you. You will walk through life as better people because of her.

Kristen Wimberly

December 31, 2012

Robin, what a great lady. I loved talking with her. She liked staying up late at our scrapbooking crops, I did too. About 5 weeks ago, we sat at the scrapbook store and chatted for a few hours trying to get the photos off her desktop into folders. I hadn't been able to talk to her about her life in awhile. I enjoyed hearing about the progress on the retirement, the farm, the updates on her boys, and Meghan's job in Columbia and the horses. She smiled about all of it. She was so proud of everyone. It is a memory of her that I will treasure. Blessings to the O'Brien Family.

December 31, 2012

Dennis and Family
You are in our thoughts and prayers. The world has become a better place because of Robin. Robin was truly special lady. Just being around her a short time you felt like you knew her forever.
Larry and Janet Enloe

December 31, 2012

Dennis and family we have been praying for Robin throughout her illness and hospitalization. We are so very sorry for your loss. Know that we will continue to pray for all of you and that Robin and God are with you during this very difficult time. God Bless, Vicki, Chris, Bradley and Alex Mueller

Jacquelyn Rimel

December 31, 2012

Four short years ago, on December 27, 2008, Robin and I shared a "Mom moment." Both of our babies, our youngest children, sat anxiously awaiting their driver's exams. I don't know, frankly, who was more anxious, Mikey and Meghan, or Robin and me, as we sat together, waiting. Robin always warmed up the room with her kind words and that smile, and this occasion was no different! My sincere sympathy and prayers are with all of you.

Ken Pallante

December 31, 2012

My condolences to the O'Brien & Zizza families.

December 31, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss. George and Letha Roby

December 31, 2012

The members of the Kansas City-St. Joseph Division of the World Apostolate of Fatima send our condolences to Dennis, Robin's children, parents, and family. Mass is being offered for her on December 31 at noon at Christ the King Church. We will offer a rosary for her at our meeting on January 10. May she rest in peace until you meet her again in eternity, and may Jesus and Mary comfort you in her absence.
Dee Harkins, President

Rob Stottlemyre

December 31, 2012

I met Robin in 1989 when i went to work for INTEC. I will forever be greatful to her for her warm smile kind heart and most of all her match making ability. It was Robin that made me go on a date that introduced me to my soulmate.Thank you from the bottom of my heart Robin you were everyone's INTEC mom! Robin will be deeply missed by so many and never forgotten!

December 30, 2012

When my father passed away years ago, Robin was so sweet to me; her friendship brought a great deal of comfort to me. My heart and prayers go out to my cousin, Dennis, and his children. Love and Peace be with you, Sharon Richter James

Allison Sharp (Valencia)

December 30, 2012

Her light will always shine brightly in your hearts.

Eyvonne Hunt

December 30, 2012

You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Debbie Mallory

December 30, 2012

Robin was a beautiful person and is someone I feel blessed having known. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lynne Constantine

December 30, 2012

Robin was a wonderful woman, full of fun and full of kindness. I can only imagine the loss all of you are feeling. I will hold you all in my heart as you remember Robin and celebrate her life.

Melissa Frala

December 30, 2012

The entire family is in my thoughts & prayers!

December 30, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Sherry Atwell

December 30, 2012

Robin was a wonderful aunt and I cherish every memory I have of her. Her house was always a favorite place to visit not only when we were kids but also as we grew up. Her kind, generous spirit was one hard to match, but I will try my best. She has definitely left our lives way too soon but I know that she left such an indelible mark on every life that she touched and so her life will live on through those of us who loved her.

I will miss you forever my dear Aunt Robin.

Love you always,

Robin O'Brien

Sherry Atwell

December 30, 2012

Robin, Dana, Michael

Sherry Atwell

December 30, 2012

Robin as a Toddler

Sherry Atwell

December 30, 2012

Zizza Clan

Sherry Atwell

December 30, 2012

O'Brien Family Pic

Sherry Atwell

December 30, 2012

Robin visiting us in Texas - precious memories

Sherry Atwell

December 30, 2012

Robin & Dennis

Sherry Atwell

December 30, 2012

Robin's Family at my wedding in 2000

Sherry Atwell

December 30, 2012

Bob & Linda Bollinger

December 30, 2012

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We all go back a long way.

Rich & Diane Lange

December 30, 2012

You and your family are in our prayers everyday. Robin was a special lady and we know how much she will be missed. Take care and we will talk to you soon.

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