Scott W. O'Brien

Scott W. O'Brien obituary, Somerset, NJ

Scott W. O'Brien

Scott O'Brien Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gleason Funeral Home of Somerset on May 20, 2025.

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Scott W. O'Brien, of Somerset passed away on Friday, May 16th at home. He was 46.
Born in New Brunswick, he lived most of his life in Franklin Township.
He worked as a Technician for Composecure in Somerset.
Scott was a proud US Marine Corp veteran, serving in the late 1990s/early 2000s. He also enjoyed watching Minnesota Vikings football, comedy movies, going freshwater fishing with his son, coffee and Tae Kwando.
His father, William O'Brien died in 1998.
Surviving are his son, William O'Brien of Bordentown with his mother, Michelle Corbo-O'Brien; mother, Nancy O'Brien of Somerset; brothers and sisters-in-law, John & Elizabeth O'Brien of Franklin Park and Kyle & Taniesha O'Brien of North Brunswick; nieces, Amber Monse, Abrionna O'Brien and Morgan O'Brien; niece/goddaughter, Paige O'Brien; and goddaughter, Presley.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 22nd from 3 to 7 PM at the Gleason Funeral Home, 1360 Hamilton Street, Somerset. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 23rd at 11 AM at the funeral home with burial to follow in Franklin Memorial Park, North Brunswick.

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