Richard F. O'Brian

Richard F. O'Brian obituary, Corning, NY

Richard F. O'Brian

Richard O'Brian Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Carpenter's Funeral Home - Corning on Jul. 15, 2024.

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Richard F. O'Brian, age 86, of Corning, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. He was born on October 21, 1937 in Corning, the son of the late Clifford and Martha (Coleman) O'Brian. He married Beverly Ferry on May 3, 1958. She predeceased him on November 23, 2015.
Richard was know for being a great guy and enjoyed the time he spent with family especially his great grandchildren. He was a proud veteran of the US Navy, loved westerns, country music, his dogs, and he liked traveling.
He is survived by his daughter, Candace Harrison of Corning, son, Richard S. O'Brian of Corning, 5 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, Jean O'Brian and Shelly O'Brian, and several nieces and nephews. Richard was predeceased by his infant great-grandson, Forest Ray Holiday Buckley, grandson Christopher O'Brian, daughter-in-law, Roxie O'Brian, and siblings, Lawrence (Agnes), Leo (Waneta), Elton (Flossie), Phillip, Maynard (Shirley), and Gail.
Family and friends are invited to gather at Carpenter's Funeral Home 14 E. Pulteney Street Corning on Thursday, July 18, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Burial and military honors will take place at Barnard Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make donations to the Wounded Warriors Project by going to woundedewarriorprojesct.org or to ones local SPCA or animal shelter.

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July 18, 2024

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July 17, 2024

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July 15, 2024

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Deb and Greg Cody

July 18, 2024

Rickie, Candy and family - so sorry to hear of your Dad´s passing - the last of the brothers - know how sad this time is for you all. Sadly, over the past 10-15 years, most of my meetings with your Dad were when someone in our family was in the hospital. Your Dad always stopped in to see my Dad whenever he was in hospital and we´d enjoy visiting together. Know that we are sending prayers and thoughts to all of you.

Debi Obrian

July 17, 2024

Uncle rich always can make you laugh,memories carry on,I was happy to help him at home and Icu your in better plan now with your parents ,brothers you will be missed
Love you

The Staff of Carpenter's Funeral Home

July 15, 2024

We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.

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