Brian Michael O'Donnell

Brian Michael O'Donnell obituary, Franklin, MA

Brian Michael O'Donnell

Brian O'Donnell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ginley-Crowley Funeral Home - Medway on Jan. 13, 2025.

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Brian Michael O'Donnell, 63, of Millis, formerly of Medway, died January 11, 2025 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in West Roxbury following a 4-year battle with metastasis bladder cancer related to Military training at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.
Born in Great Falls, Montana, December 17, 1961, the son of Virginia Dale of Medway and the late Robert F. O'Donnell.
Brian was raised in Medway and had lived in Millis for the past several years.
He was a graduate of Medway High School, class of 1979.
In addition to his wife, Elaine M. (Morelli) O'Donnell, he leaves his 2 Daughters, Ashley O'Donnell (Jason Struglinski) of Millis and Holly O'Donnell (Josh Remillard) of Millville and his grandchildren, Charlie, Lilly and Autumn. He leaves his brother Bobby O'Donnell and his wife Judy of Germany, his late sister Leeann O'Donnell.
Brian is also survived by his sister Kristen DeSimone of Milford and extended family in Florida, David and Patricia Murray, Robert and Donna Clark and Pat and George Fraser, his step children, Paul and Amanda Vrooman, the Morelli family in-laws, cousins, nieces, nephews and many great friends!
Brian Proudly served in the US Marine Corps from 1980 to 1984 as a Combat Engineer and then enjoyed his career with the Bricklayers Union in Boston, working on many high-rise buildings and becoming close to many workers.
He was big fan of all Boston sports, Notre Dame college football, Nascar, and enjoyed Bowling and spending time with his friends at Victory Lane, in Millis.
His calling hours will be held on Monday, January 20 from 4-7 p.m. in the Ginley Crowley Funeral Home 3 Barber Street, Medway.
Burial will be in the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne on Tuesday, January 21, at 11:30 a.m. with full Military Honors.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 510 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Tunnel to Towers Foundation 2361 Hylan Blvd. Staten Island, NY 10306.

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Patricia Miernicki

January 13, 2025

I am so very sorry for your loss Elaine. Brian was an amazing kind man. I loved seeing you together and with your friends at Cafe Sorrento! It was my favorite night when you texted me for a reservation! Brian never had to order, coors light to start, manhattan with dinner and always Chicken Marsala no mushrooms over ziti. You were my favorite couple to wait on. It was a honor to become friends. I can´t believe he is gone. May he find peace. I will miss him and his hugs at the end of dinner. What a wonderful man. He served his country proudly. It´s a travesty that the base he trained at, Camp Lejeune, caused his health problems and eventually his early death. Rest in peace Brian. I will miss you, my friend. With my deepest sympathy and love for the times we laughed and talked together at the restaurant, Love, Pat

I´m here for you Elaine. I´m only a phone call or text away! Love you! My deepest sympathy for your loss.

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