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Edward O'Brian Obituary

O'BRIAN - Edward James passed away on Feb. 18, 2020 a few weeks shy of his 90th birthday. Ed taught music for 35 years in Hauppauge, L.I. and was a member of the Suffolk County Music Teachers Assoc., He was also a member & past President of the Bayberry Beach & Tennis Club, in Islip and a long time member of Southward Ho C.C. in Bay Shore & of Mission Valley C.C. in Laurel FL. He leaves his wife, Barbara (Buys), his son's Robert (Bridget), Richard (Lisa), & 3 grandchildren,, Brittany, Conor & Carrigan. A cele- bration of Eds life will be held in April. Memorial contribu- tions can be sent to Tidewell Hospice. Funeral Arrangements under the care of Farley Funeral Home in Venice, Florida, On- line condolences can be made;www.farleyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Newsday on Feb. 23, 2020.

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Ray Liebert

March 19, 2020

MR OBRIAN,YOU ARE WITH THE MUSICAL ANGLES NOW. YOUR GENTLE WAYS AND WARM PERSONALITY MADE ME LOVE MUSIC.PLAYING IN YOUR CONCERT BAND WAS ONE OF MY FONDEST MEMORIES. SO MUCH SO THAT I BECAME A MUSIC TEACHER ALSO. I TAUGHT FOR 37 YEARS. LOVED EVERY MINUTE AND NOW I AM RETIRED.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MY MUSICAL CAREER. I KNOW YOU ARE FIRST CHAIR IN GODS CONCERT BAND.
REST IN PEACE MR O
Ray Liebert (1964, Trumpet 1st Chair)

Steve Parr

February 23, 2020

Deepest sympathies to the entire family. Mr. O'Brien was one of my favorite teachers, and I know there are many who feel the same way...

Paul Borowski

February 23, 2020

Barbara and Family: our thoughts, prayers and sympathies are with you in the loss of Ed, a special person to many including us. We are thankful that he was our Hauppauge High School Band Director and friend. He left a great legacy. Paul Borowski

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