Edward F. O'Brien

Edward F. O'Brien, of Pelham Manor, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 18, 2025. He was 91 years old.

Edward was born to Thomas and Marie O’Brien in the Bronx, NY, and was one of three children. He married his high school sweetheart, Jane on May 26, 1956 in the Bronx where they lived and raised their two children until moving to Pelham Manor in 1971.

Edward served in the United States Navy during the Korean War on the USS Clarence K. Bronson. He then pursued his passion for mechanics and autobody repair by studying at Roberts Technical School. He went on to open O’Brien’s Autobody in the Bronx, where he was a well respected member in the autobody repair community.

Edward enjoyed deep-sea fishing and spending time on his boat in Montauk and hunting with his buddies in Phoenicia, NY. He was also a classic car enthusiast. He loved attending car shows across Westchester and beyond, sharing his passion with so many dear friends and family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. His family was always his priority.

Edward is survived by his children, Edward T. (Frances) O’Brien and Lisa O’Brien. He will be dearly missed by his grandchildren: Joseph E. Prewitt, Edward E. O’Brien, Kelly Ann O’Brien, and Daniel M. O’Brien, as well as his great-granddaughter, Madison Prewitt. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Jane, and his brothers, William and Charles O’Brien.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 559 Fowler Ave, Pelham, NY 10803. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Calvary Hospital or the American Cancer Society in Edward's memory.

He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.