Edward T. Y. O'Brien

Edward T. Y. O'Brien died peacefully on August 16, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 18, 1924, the son of Lawrence and Nana Rae (Chantry) O'Brien.  He was married to the love of his life Margaret (Gregory) O'Brien for 67 years. Ed served in WW II in the Air Force as a military policeman.  He worked as a US Postal carrier in Bridgeport and Norristown for many years.  Mr. O'Brien was a devout Catholic and member of St. Francis of Assisi Church and St. Patrick's Church.  Some of his favorite times were spent with family and friends (Christmas being his favorite holiday), enjoying visits to Ocean City New Jersey, and Notre Dame. He was a lifelong member of the 'Notre Dame Subway Alumni'.   He was adored by his children Gregory (Carol) O'Brien, Edward (Susan) O'Brien, Judith O'Brien Dunbar, and Maureen (Pete) Sena.    Edward has 8 grandchildren, Michael, Colleen, Edward, Megan, Brittany, Kelly, Peter and Paul, 5 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his 3 sisters: Dorthea (O'Brien) Frantz, Catherine (O'Brien) Fink, and Antoinette (O'Brien) Allen. Relatives and friends are invited to Edward's Life Celebration at Boyd-Horrox-Givnish of East Norriton, 200 W. Germantown Pike on Tuesday, August 22nd from 8:30-10:15 AM. His Mass will be celebrated at St. Francis of Asissi Church at 11 AM followed by interment at St. Patrick Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Francis of Asissi Church, 601 Buttonwood St., Norristown, PA 19401. To share a thought or memory of Edward, please visit www.lifecelebration.com, 610-277-7000.