Sean F.X. O'Brien

Obituary for Sean F.X. O'Brien

Sean Francis Xavier O'Brien passed away peacefully in the wee hours of Saturday morning, November 22, 2025 at Milton Hospital. He had spent the week before reminiscing and "telling many stories" with family and friends both in person and on the telephone. He left this world with the comforting knowledge that his life, loyalty and friendship left an impact on many.

Sean was born October 4, 1954, the fifth son of Thomas and Mary (Maguire) O'Brien. He grew up in West Roxbury MA where he was joined by two more brothers and a sister. His love of hockey began early as the O'Brien family home was across the VFW Parkway from the MDC ice rink. He played New England Junior Hockey and continued throughout his college career at Fitchburg State University.

Sean's professional career began at Boston Basics where he worked with inner city Boston youth, he then went into the financial printing business where he excelled in sales and forming lifelong friendships. He lived in Boston, Braintree, Quincy, Cape Cod and Milton. An avid golfer, Sean was an active member of Wollaston Golf Course, where he served on the Board of Directors and Cummaquid Golf Course in Yarmouth.

Friends and family remember Sean's generosity of spirit along with a quick wit and a love of good times. He enjoyed reading, hosting, traveling and playing as many beautiful golf courses as he was able.

He leaves brothers, Kevin and his wife Claire of Walpole, Emmett and his wife Sue of Cohasset, Brian and his wife Chris of Old Lyme CT, Michael and his wife Sarah Laidler of South Kingston RI, Patrick and his wife Kate McKenney of Melrose, and sister Maryanne Norris and husband John of Milton, along with 17 nieces and nephews and many grand nieces and nephews. He joins his brother, Thomas O'Brien of Stowe VT and his niece Ellen Rose O'Brien in eternal life.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Visitation Parish, Saint Elizabeth Church, 350 Reedsdale Road, Milton, Saturday, November 29 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington Street, DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Friday, November 28 from 3:00-7:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, Sean requested that donations be made to:

Fitchburg State University Foundation - Ice Hockey Fund

https://alumni.fitchburgstate.edu/g/general-giving

Please scroll to the bottom of the Fund list and enter "Ice Hockey". During checkout after payment you will be prompted to enter if the donation is in memory of someone.

To mail a donation:

Fitchburg State University Foundation

160 Pearl Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420

Make check payable to: Fitchburg State University Foundation

Memo: Ice Hockey/In Memory of Sean

Services

28 Nov

Visiting Hours

03:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services- DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS 1140 Washington Street Dorchester, MA 02124 Get Directions »
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29 Nov

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Our Lady of the Visitation Parish (Saint Elizabeth Church) 350 Reedsdale Road Milton, MA 02186 Get Directions »
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