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Published by Legacy Remembers from May 13 to May 14, 2006.

O'BRIEN
TIMOTHY LEO 'TIM'
Of Whitehall, formerly of Brookline, on Thursday, May 11, 2006. Beloved husband of Shirley Griffin; father of Maureen Cromie, Lawrence, Colleen, Timothy & Damian O'Brien; also 11 grandchildren & two great-grandchildren. Friends may call at FRANK F. DeBOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1065 Brookline Blvd., 412-561-0380 Saturday & Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial Monday at 11 am in St. Pius X Church, Brookline. FOP Svc. Sunday eve. at 7:30pm. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Pius X Church, 3040 Pioneer Av, Pittsburgh, 15226
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May 8, 2007

Ed Blank posted to the memorial.

May 24, 2006

JOYCE SMITH posted to the memorial.

May 16, 2006

Sister Michelle Prah, Chaplain at Mercy posted to the memorial.

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Ed Blank

May 8, 2007

I want to extend my condolences for the passing of Officer Tim O'Brien.

I never knew him personally - never knew his name. And he certainly did not know me, nor would he have been likely to remember seeing me a thousand times.

During the years I attended Duquesne University, I had occasion to pass his corner, at Grant Street and Sixth Avenue, two or four times every day.

I had a part-time job Downtown at the old Eiben & Irr retail store and would dash down there to work for an hour at lunchtime and then again after classes.

For four years I saw Tim directing traffic at his primary site and always found him to be extremely affable with me and with everyone else.

What a good guy. And what a positive image he presented of Pittsburgh to anyone who saw him on the job.

Many years later, when that intersection was reconfigured, I often wondered if he had retired.

When I saw the Post-Gazette obituary, I recognized Tim from the 1971 photograph immediately. Except in the early 1960s, I believe, he wore wire-frame glasses.

Even though I hadn't seen him in probably 41 years, I was saddened to learn of his passing, and so I share in your sorrow.

I'm having a Mass said for him at St. Matthias in Evans City, Pa.

Just wanted you to know how highly Tim was regarded even by folks who didn't know him by name.

God bless you and your family.

-- Ed Blank

JOYCE SMITH

May 24, 2006

Dear Shirley & Family,Our Thoughts AND Prayers Are With All Of You.TEBBETS FAMILY

Sister Michelle Prah, Chaplain at Mercy

May 16, 2006

Dear Friends,

Please accept my sincere sympathy and promise of prayers as you grieve the loss of your dear husband and father. You were all so faithful to him. I pray that the richness of the memories you shared is now a source of comfort and strength. May God's richest blessngs be yours in abundance.

Pittsburgh Police Zone 2 Citizens Public Safety Council

May 16, 2006

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

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Jen Koerbel

May 15, 2006

To the O'Brien family,

I wanted to extend my deepest sympathy to your family during this difficult time. Timmy and my dad (Tom Connors) have been friends for over 40 years and I was able to grow up knowing Timmy as well. As long as I can remember, TImmy has always been my dad's good friend. As a young girl, I always loved seeing TImmy because he used to give me a pack of gum every time I saw him. And I was thankful that he and Shirley were able to attend my wedding not just for me but for my dad as well. He was a wonderful friend and I am thankful that my dad was lucky enough to have him in his life. God Bless you during this time.

Tom Livingston

May 15, 2006

To the O'Brien Family

Death may have selfishly robbed you of the joys and blessings of "Timmy's" presence but not of the many memories and the spiritual impact of his absence. As a young lawyer, I looked forward to his daily greetings as I strolled along Grant Street. I am sorry I wasn't able to at least have been at St. Pius for the funeral mass but know that he is, and will be, remembered in my prayers. I know he is resting comfortably in the palms of HIS hands.

Jack Reissman

May 15, 2006

Deepest sympathies to Timmy O'Brien's family from Jack Reissman who's brother Bob (Doc) Reissman was in the Lawrenceville guys that grew up together and went into the service together in WW2 with Timmy.

My brother died at age 72.

Lawrenceville was a happy place to grow up in those days.

I know that Timmy has the peace that will come to all of us in time.

John McGowan

May 15, 2006

I'm sorry to hear about the passing of "Big Tim" and send my sympathies to you and your family.

It's been a long time since we were kids playing in the field next to your old house up in Garfield but I do remember your Dad fairly well. He always had a kind word, smile and seemed willing to help us out whenever he could. He will be missed.

Joanne Reiser-Synan

May 15, 2006

I was so sorry to hear about the death of Timmy. He was my sister's godfather and my fathers very best friend. I didn't hear about his passing until this morning and I am devestated as I cannot attend his funeral service. Shirley, please know that I will be praying for you and your family. I know what it is like to lose someone so close and I remember well you and Timmy coming to my mom and my dad's funeral and how much it meant to me.

Joanne Reiser Synan

Patty Popek

May 14, 2006

To the O"Brien Family,

The family of Joe Tysarczyk wishes to extend its deepest sympathy on the passing of your husband and father. Although, we've only met "Timmy" a handful of times, he was always so gracious to our family, and my parents spoke so fondly of him that we felt like we knew him better than we did. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers as you mourn the loss of such a wonderful soul.

God Bless,

Patty "Tysarczyk" Popek and family

Jeanie Ondik

May 14, 2006

Dear Tim, I was so very sorry to hear about your Dad. I never knew him but I know you, and I think the world of you and admire and respect you. I'm visiting Jennifer in Wilmington, Delaware and won't be able to pay my respects but I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and in my prayers. God Bless You, Jeanie Ondik

Bob O'Carroll

May 13, 2006

I would like to express my condolonces to the O'Brien family. We all liked your dad and will miss him. I am very sorry that I will not be able to attend the funeral. I am in Phoenix visiting my daughter. My sister Mary Margaret called me this morning to tell me of your loss. I haven't seen your dad in 40 years but I remember him and Garfield well. Again, I'm sorry for your loss and wish I was back there to visit.

God Bless you all.

Bobby O'Carroll

John Goray, Jr.

May 13, 2006

Dear Shirley & Family,

I was saddened to learn of Tim's passing. I will always remember his smile and sense of humor. May the light of Christ shile on his soul throughout all eternity.

We are all better for having known him.

Mary Kearns

May 13, 2006

Timmy was a wonderful neighbor and friend to all the O'Carroll family. He watched over all of us when we were kids in Garfield.

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