Frank Edward O'Brien III

Dear Frank, MaryBeth, Keri and family,
We are sorry for being so late to respond, but news travels slowly up here. We are so sad and upset to hear of your loss and know the hole in your heart it has left. Frank was the "apple" of his father eye, and i can so dearly feel your pain. MaryBeth we know your faith will sustain you, but the loss is unfathomable, and Keri, you and your dear children have lost the love you your life, a great man, and grand and wonderful father. Please know that daily we will pray for all of you and especially for Frank who sits by the Lords side, and now watches over his entire family, forever. God bless you all.

Keri and O'Brien Family:
Thoughts of you this 22nd day of March, Frank's birthday. I am sure he has found an ND bar like Bridget's in Heaven and is having a beer or two today. That's my great hope for a great guy. May Notre Dame our Mother continue to hold you close and keep you strong. Best always.

Dear Keri-
I was so devastated to hear about Frank's passing.
I am sending you and your family warm and loving thoughts during this difficult time.
Love,

Frank was a great guy and made me laugh many times on and off the lacrosse field at ND. He always seemed to know the right thing to say and at the right time to say it to get a laugh out of me, like "Nothing you could do about that goal, you just stink." I had lost touch with him, but I can never forget him. I was shocked to hear of his passing and my deepest sympathies go out to the entire O’Brien family. God Bless you all.

To the O'Brien's - I just heard the news about Frank's passing before Christmas and was deeply saddened to hear it. Brooke & I extend our deepest sympathies & condolences to you, Keri, and the children.

Frank was a joy to be with and around. I feel blessed to have known him before, during and after his Notre Dame years. He was a fine example of the O'Brien energy, spirit and enthusiasm. We will miss him.

Dear Connie & the O'Brien Family -
Connie, I'm sadened to hear of the loss of your brother. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. God bless you. Kurt Weidmann, ND'86,formerly of Loudonville, NY

Dear O'Brien Family,
While it has been a while since I have seen your family, you have been in my thoughts and prayers over the past two years. While Frank's life was too brief, he leaves us a legacy of strength, character, and caring. May God grant you the ability to persevere through the early days of your loss -- your wonderful memories of Frank will push aside the sorrow of today, and the good memories will last forever.

Keri, Children and extended family,

No words can express the great loss you are experiencing. I cannot even imagine your grief. I met Frank and Keri only once, but for several days, at the AGC annual meeting in St. Thomas USVI in January 2003. Poor Shane had red bumpy skin (maybe roseacea).

The ease with which you all handled seeing the resort doctor and carrying on with a crabby son stuck in my mind. We were there with our 1.5 yr. old daughter so we could appreciate your caring for a child who was not quite himself. Since then, through Sandy Forrestel, I have kept up on the news of your other 2 children arriving close to the births of the Forrestel babies and kept you all in my daily prayers upon hearing of Frank's tumor.

Know you are thought of often. May some of that ease in handling a difficulot situation miles form home with Shane in St. Thomas be yours now. May Frank's heavenly power shine down on you....he is your angel, to propel you through these difficult days and help you make some sense of his passing in the months to come.


Many, many prayers,

Gernatt Asphalt Products, Inc.

Dear Mary Beth & Frank,
I have such fond memories of your whole family. I am so sorry for you loss. Know that I will keep Frank and all of you in my prayers.
With deepest sympathy,

Dear Connie & Family
I am sure that your brother is up there with our daughter Katie; they will always be looking out for us. You're in my prayers.

Thank you, Frank, for the fantastic memories of our "glory days" together playing hockey at Notre Dame. The kindness and generosity displayed by you and your family will never be forgotten. Our thoughts are with you all, across the miles, at this time.

Keri, Connie, O'Brien's and Cunninghams,

I had the pleasure to meet Frank and extended family at Justine and Joe's wedding. You are a beautiful and unique family. My condolences and prayers are with all of you.

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Dear Keri,
I remember meeting you and Frank when I came up to North Creek to ski with Justine. I remember how much in love you both were,and how I hoped I could find what you two had. I also remember Frank's vibrance. He challenged me to race down the last run of the day. I readily accepted the challenge and took a spectacular tumble halfway down the mountain. Frank said falling across the finish line counted, but I still didn't win. Thanks Frank.
Our thoughts are with you during this time of loss.

Dear Keri and the entire O'Brien and Cunningham families,
Words cannot express our sympathy. You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time. It is times like these that "clans" are great.

I smile whenever I think of Frank. We had some great laughs together while playing lacrosse at Notre Dame. A bit of his laughter and love of life will live in each who had the pleasure of knowing him. I had not spoken to Frank for some years and was shocked to learn of his passing. I have fond memories of the O'Brien family. You are a close-knit, loving family that will pull together to support one another at this tough time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

To the O'Brien family our heart felt condolences on the passing of your fine son Frank.Brian Ciampichini,Hunter Cohen-Ciampichini and Cameron Cohen-Ciampichini Syracuse,New York

My deepest condolences to the family on Frank's passing. Frank was a very special person and strong influence to me in high school. We will miss him dearly. My family's thoughts and prayers are with you.
With much love,
Aaron Casano

Keri, Shane, Francie and Lila-

We are so saddened for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Steven and Alison Kohn

From The Graham Family we would like to offer our deepest sympathy. Our Prayers and thoughts are with the entire O'Brien family, and to all those whom Frank has touched. As Trisha's former Chef (The Wine Bar), I only had the opportunity to meet Frank once, but our family feels your loss. May God Bless you all in your time of grief.

To the O'Brien Family: Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your dear son. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely,

To Keri and the entire O’Brien family,
Though I haven’t seen Frank in some time, I have thought of him and your family often in the last two years. He was always so full of life that I can’t believe he is gone. I am so very sorry for your loss.
My prayers go out to all of you.

Frank, Mary Beth, and Family - it is with a very sad heart that I learn of Frankie's death. Know that my being aches for all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Tony Malone

To the O'Brien and Cunningham families; we had the privilege of meeting Frank and your families at Justine's wedding. We are so saddened by your loss but also incredibly touched by the love and strength of your families. We will keep you all in our hearts and prayers. Our deepest sympathies to you, Keri, your beautiful children and wonderful extended family.

Dear Keri and family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. I know that your strong faith will guide you and your young children through this Christmas season and the days ahead with many thanksgivings of your love shared.

To the O'Brien Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. May God hold you all in the palm of his hand.
Sincerely,
Molly(MacMonagle)Pentak, Larry and Amanda Pentak

Dear Mary Beth, Connie and family,
We are so saddened by your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and you family.
Love you,
Sheila and Mel

Dear O'Brien's,

We all loved and miss Frank very much. We are very sorry, and are thinking of you always. Love, Pat, Jenn, Johanna, and Fiona DiCerbo

My thoughts and prayers are with the O'Brien family. With sincere condolences.

To the O'Brien's-our neighbors from So. Main many years ago. Our family is praying for all of you.
Frank was a kind and a gentle man.
He will be missed by all who had the good fortune of knowing him. God bless all of you.

Dear Kerry,
I am thinking about you and sending love to you and your family. I am so sorry. With much love, Odile

Dear O'Brien Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
It was my pleasure to be one of Frank's assistant coaches of The Albany Academy 1983 NYS Section II championship hockey team. I will always remember his quick wit and the respect he had for me as a coach.

Dear O'Brien Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
We are so deeply saddened to hear of your loss.
May God bless all of you.
All our love
The Monahan Family – Rich, Cate, Maggie, Patrick and Beth

To the entire O'Brien family:
I am so heartbroken for your loss and heartbroken for all of us ND alum who held Frankie in such high regard and loved him so much. He could make me laugh like nobody else - I can't believe he's gone. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Our prayers are with you and your family at this time of great sadness. We know that your faith is sustaining you and we will continue to hold you in prayer in the days to come.

Maureen and family,

Peter and I were so sorry to hear of Frank's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you; may the fond and happy memories of the past be your comfort in the future. Knowing Frank's zest for life and his "Lilt of Irish Laughter" will be your strength during this very, very difficult time.

With deepest sympathy,

Dear The O'Brien Family,

My deepest condolences are being sent from across the Atlantic Ocean. Please know that you are all in my thoughts.

Dear O'Brien's
Frank, I was glad I was able to tell you on the phone today how sorry Joan and I were to learn about your wonderful son. God bless all of your extraordinary Irish family. What a great honor to have Fr. Jenkins and the ND group at Frank's Mass. The very BEST to you guys, Bill McGowan

Dear O'Briens,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of Frank. I have known and enjoyed your family for years, and Frank will be sorely missed by all who knew him. I know such a strong family will help you at this time.
Jason, Eillen, Riley, Kaitlyn, and Tyler Grossman.

We smiled on Frankie when he was a newborn baby 40 yrs ago, and we hope and pray that he will smile on us, when we are reborn in God's heavenly realm. Much love to all the family, Gerry and Terri Griffin

Dear Connie and all of the O'Brien Family,

Please accept my deepest, most heartfelt sympathies. I will always remember Frank as confident and strong.

May you all find comfort in the Lord's many blessings, strength in Frank's memory, and peace in this season of light.

Our prayers are with you.
Jeanine Gozdecki Wright

Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss of your dear Frank he was just such a joy to be around,Though I had not seen him in some time he was so very special person.May your saddness soon pass and your heart be filled with happier memories Sincerity Kathy Vega (Franks former Hairdresser)

To Keri and children, and all the O'Briens,
Our prayers and hope during this time of great sadness. A prayer that he is with God and in comfort, and the hope that his example of love of life and all of you will always help you and be with you. He is an unforgettable character and light.

Maureen and the entire O'Brien Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this dificult time.

God Bless.

To Mary Beth - you were a wonderful friend to my mother and continue to be to my father and very sorry for your loss. To Keri - my heart goes out to you. I am thinking of you and wish you all strength.

To The O'Brien Family and Friends,

I am truly blessed to have met Frank and the O'Brien family through Maureen and Bill. I have the fondest memories of spending time with you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.

To the entire O'Brien family:

On behalf of your Lombardy family I wish to extend our deepest sympathy and sorrow at this time.

Sincerely,
Daniel Yoffee

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I will always remember Frank with a smile on his face and a wonderful zest and passion for life, fun, friends and family.

To the entire O'Brien Family I express deepest sympathy from the VSC's and the Ladies of Charity of St. Thomas A' Becket. May our Blessed Mother, who knew sorrow at losing her son at a young age, be your source of comfort. Our prayers are with you.

Keri,
The thoughts and prayers of all of us in Charlottesville are with you and your family now and always.
With love,
Marlene, Marnie, Callie, and Jennifer

Keri and Family,

Please accept my deepest condolences over the loss of your husband...so young!...may the wonderful memories you've shared together give you some peace.

Donna from Albany Ob/GYN

We are devastated to hear about the loss of Frank and wish to express our deepest sympathy. We haven't been lucky enough to see him in several years and will miss him. We take comfort in knowing that his great spirit and smile will live on in his three children

Our deepest sympathy to all of you from all of the Edward L. Kelly family

Larry and I were so sad to hear of Frankie's passing. Please know the entire O'Brien Family is in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.

With our deepest sympathies-
The McMahon Family - Larry,Heather,Dillon,Mary Grace and Bailey

I am blessed to say that I had the opportunity to know a young man so courageous and bold during times of adversity. Tall and impressive, forthright and upstanding, Frank your light will continue to shine in all of us. And yes, my friend, we will meet again and clasp hands and gesture towards the unburdening sky.

Connie, Keri and the O'Brien Family,
Words cannot express how truly sorry we are at the loss of Frank. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. We hope your very fond and loving memories of Frank will bring you comfort.
Love,
Suzie, Kevin & Katie Sweeney

Keri,
Sending my thoughts and prayers to you and your family. May your strong faith and many memories comfort you during this difficult time.

To the family of Frank o'Brien, I had the fortune of teaching Frank in my short 3 years at The Academy and remember him as a great student who loved his school, sports, and was a great pleasure to have in class and on the field. In all my years of teaching and coaching, Frank stands out as one who is remembered for the type of person that he was. My sincere sympathy, Lou Cioffi

Dear O'Brien Family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you at this time. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
We love you,
Carey and Brent

Frank –
Our hearts ache for the sorrow you are experiencing. Please know that your son, Frank, and your entire family are in our prayers. May God bless you all.

Frank and Mary Beth, Irene and I have our deepest sympathy for you and Frank's family, Frank Jr. will be in all of our minds and hearts forever.

We'll remember Frank as a strong ND athlete, a fun-loving friend and a caring brother. His spirit lives on in our hearts. A candle burns for him at St. Joseph in Seattle. With deepest sympathy our prayers go out to all of the O'Briens, especially Keri and your 3 young children.

Keri,
May the deep and abiding love you shared see you through this trying time. Charlie joins me in extending our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Cheryl Barnes

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. A candle is burning brightly at the grotto in memory of Frank.

Our sincere condolences to all the O'Briens and Cunninghams during this time of sadness.
Frankie's spirit warms our hearts. He is a good friend. We shared many laughs during school, practice, in Sweden and across the miles. We are all better for knowing Frank.
You are in our hearts and prayers.
Lance, Carrie and Family (The Patten's)

Dear Mary Beth and Frank,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your son Frank. I have and will remember Frank and you in my daily prayers.

Jim Frick

To Maureen and Bill and the entire O'Brien family:
Our condolences to you. We are thinking of you all and are so sorry for your loss. Your friends here in the Adirondacks share your grief.

Dear Keri,
Sharing in your sorrow today. So sorry we can't be with you. Our prayers are with you and your loved ones.
Love,
Uncle Ralph and Aunt Beulah

Our hearts and Prayers go out to the O'Brien and Cunningham families. He was a great young man who lived life as a great Son, Father and Husband. We will miss him a great deal, but he is in a better place in Heaven. Hope he realizes how much he is being missed. Our thought and Prayers are with Frankie, and all of those who he leaves behind. We are all better for having known him. Mickey and Lefty Smith

Keri and family My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I know that "Kotty" will be there to guide Frank in heaven.

Mary Beth, Frank and Family,
Sergio and I join you in our prayers and thoughts. We know that in your profound sadness you also celebrate the life of a great snd good man. May you all feel the warm and loving emrace of our Lord Jesus at this time.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire O'Brien family during this time.I appreciate the opportunity to visit with you and Frank a few weeks ago and will continue to keep good thoughts for all of you.

Nancy and I extend our prayers and condolence to you and your family and Keri on your loss.

Love,
John & Nancy Woulfe
ND'57

To the O'Brien Family:

We are so sorry for your loss and have you all in our thoughts and prayers.

Frank was a true Irishman--always ready with a laugh and a smile, sensitive to others' needs and incredibly strong and brave in the face of adversity. All who know him are better for it. He was much loved and will be sorely missed.

Blessed Mother please shine your blessings upon this man's wife and children that they may find peace in this time of bitter grief. May the entire O'Brien Family be comforted in knowing how loved Frank was by all who knew him.

Amen.

Tom, Ana and Isabella Cashman

Dearest Keri,
Tom and I are so sorry for your loss. You are in our hearts and we are praying for your continued strength. God Bless you and your children. Love, Tom and Maggie

Frank,Mary Beth and all:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Wish we could be with you Friday.
Tom and Becky

DearFrank,Marybeth,Connie,Maureen,Kathleen,Cara and Patricia.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Stay strong knowing Frank will never be forgotten and always loved. Bill and Sue Hazelton

Mary Beth...may you take comfort knowing that your Son is home with God and at peace..my deepest sympathy to all the O'Briens

Dear Mary Beth,
Everyone at the AIC was greatly saddened to hear of your loss. We send you and your family our most sincere condolences and deepest sympathy.
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Our love and support will always be here for you,
Marina Costa and the AIC Secretariat

To the O'Brien Family;
Deepest sympathy to your family at this sad time. Frank will be fondly remembered. Our prayers are with you.

Dear Cunningham and O'Brien families,
Please accept our deepest sympathies for the loss of Frankie. Be assured that we walk with you in spirit.
May faith take your hand and lead you through the night until the dawn is reached.

To the O'Brien and Cunningham Families
Matthew and I spoke tonight about the great loss you are experiencing. You are in our prayers and our hearts.

O'Briens, our deepest sympathies. God Bless you all. Our prayers are with you. Frank's courage and character are a reminder to us all what real strength is.

Our prayers and special thoughts at this most difficult time for the family.

Keri, Shane, Frannie and Lila - Words are just inadequate. Frank was kind, gentle and had a great sense of humor. Please know that when you are ready you can reach out to us any time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you

To Mary Beth, Frank and Family:
We send our heartfelt sympathy and prayers. Even though we did not know Frank in person, it seems like he embraced many of the wonderful qualities that are the O'Brien family.
May your memory of Frank be: "the caring son; the loving husband and father; the supportive brother and brother-in-law; and the lasting friend." May his spirit live on in those who love him.
God love and keep you in his care!

With deepest affection,
Phil and Theresa Jaworski

Dear Frank and Mary Beth,
I lift you and all your family up to the power of Christ that he might strengthen your faith in Frankie's resurrection and heal your broken hearts. Frankie lives with Christ.

To The O'Brien Family,

Jim and I are so saddened to learn of Frank,III passing. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

O'Brien & Cunningham Families, I am sorry for your loss and pain that you have gone through with Frank's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and I know your strength together will help you in this difficult time.

Dear Frank, Mary Beth and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God hold you close at this most difficult time.

Barbara and Gerry Trafficanda

Keri,
I am so saddened and shocked to hear that Frank has passed away. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I have often thought of you and wish other circumstances were the cause of me getting in touch. love, nena

My sincere condolences. My prayers and thoughts go out to Frankie.

Bob Marco, Class of "57

May God grant peace and solace to the O'Brien family in this time of sorrow. May Frankie's soul and all tha souls of the faithful departed rest in peace, Amen

Connie and O'Brien Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Frank. Although Leslie and I never had the priviledge of meeting him, I know that he was one in a million because of the incredible family he is a part of and all the nice tributes I have read on this site. Our prayers are with you, Frank and his family.

To the O'Brien Family,

It was with great sadness that we heard of Frank's passing. As Connie kept us appraised of his courageous battle, Frank was able to serve as an inspiration to our family - especially as to his strong faith. Keri and your entire family will remain in our prayers. It was truly an honor to have known Frank, and moreso to have been able to call him a friend.

Louis and Kathleen Martine and Family, Notre Dame 1986

The world has lost an amazing man, while the Lord has been graced with him. Our prayers go out to the O'Brien family, especially Keri and the kids. Frank's zest for life always left an impression on me. We will miss him dearly.

Frank,
My deepest condolences to you, your wife and family, on the death of
your son. May Our Lady of Notre Dame and her Son welcome Frankie home.

Frank, Marybeth & O'Brien Family,

We are very sorry to learn of Frank's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. This past summer we saw and chatted with Frank at the Nantucket Golf Club. As always his spirit and attitude were incredibly positive. Please accept our condolences.

John & Carol Anne Stiglmeier

My condolences to the O'Brien Family. We know that Frank Jr. is in the arms of Mary our Mother.