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John O’Brien Obituary
Loved and adored by his parents John (predeceased) and Florence O'Brien of Canton; Predeceased by his sister Tara O'Brien (Pacella). Sadly missed by his siblings Sheila & her fiancé Darren McEvoy of Cavan, Ireland; Laura Charis and husband James of Norwood; Dermot and his wife Laura of North Kingstown, RI; Colleen of Knockville, TN; Brian and his wife Jennifer of Canton. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews; remembered by his aunts, uncles and cousins in Ireland; Michael, Deirdre and Bernice; and many friends.
Born in Boston and raised in Dedham, John was a 1992 graduate of Blue Hills Regional Technical School. Following in his father's footsteps, John was the proud owner of O'BRIEN PAVING for over 25 years.
Visiting hours will be held Friday, June 7th from 3 to 7 pm at the Folsom Funeral Home, 87 Milton Street, Dedham. Relatives and friends are invited to gather at the Funeral Home, Saturday starting at 10:30 am and proceed with us to St. Anne's Church, 82 West Milton Street, Readville for his funeral mass at 11:30 am. Interment will follow in Highland Cemetery in Norwood.
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Sheila OBrien
July 7, 2024
Missing you John boy
Rest in peace
Brian Riley
June 8, 2024
My condolences to the O´Brien Family. I knew John for many years and he was an amazing person and one of the funniest people I have ever had the pleasure to know. He will be missed. Rest easy
Debbie and Mark Delaney
June 6, 2024
Many happy memories of John Boy and all the O Brien family. While living in Boston.Deepest condolences to all his family.
Jennifer DiDonato (Toledo)
June 6, 2024
So sad to hear of John's passing. My deepest condolences to his family and especially his boys.
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