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Shawn P. O'Brien

Shawn O'Brien Obituary

O'BRIEN, SHAWN P., 34, of Pleasant St., died Tuesday at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the companion of Amy Kaya of Cranston.

Born in Providence, a son of Ellen P. (Harvey) O'Brien of North Kingstown and the late Raymond J. O'Brien, he had lived in Providence most of his life before moving to Cranston two years ago. Shawn was a talented carpenter, having learned his trade from Albert Zeke DiStefano, a well known Rhode Island contractor. He also worked for the Artesani & Sons Roofing Company and Marshall Building Products.

Beside his mother, and his companion, he leaves a daughter; Natalia N. Kaya of Cranston, a brother; Daniel J. O'Brien of Warwick, and four sisters; Charlene S. Carnevale of Florida, Karen D. O'Brien of Providence, Shannon D. Swinburne of Exeter, and Erin D. O'Brien of North Kingstown.

The funeral will be held Saturday, at 9:00 am, from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in Saint Anthony Church, Plainfield Street, Providence. Burial will be in Saint Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 pm. www. boyleandsonfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Providence Journal from Jul. 27 to Jul. 28, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Shawn O'Brien

54 Entries

August 6, 2007

Shawn, we finally got someone to listen. We finally got it out there. We will not stop Shawn, I promise u that. YOu never gave up on taking care of us. Now we will take care of your memory. You are always loved and missed more than I can express with words. Thank you for watching over me. I love you. Please protect mommy. She needs you so very much. Be her strength.
I love you and can't wait to see u again.
Your Baby Sister,
Erin

June 4, 2007

Shawn, This certainly doesn't get any easier it only gets harder. Life sucks without u. I want to hurt someone. I cannot and have not been able to function normally since you've been gone. I am so angry and confused. I keep thnking even still now that someone must be playing a very cruel joke on us all. You're gonna call. I'm gonna see you. I think that you're just very busy with work or being a great dad. You always made everyone smile, Shawn. Not very many smiles anymore. They only come with the memories of you. You're my big brother and I wasn't ready to have to fend for myself yet. I need you. Forever loved brother. Always missed. I love you. I don't have much else to say. I tell you all of the time I love need and miss you with every fiber of my being. Watch over us all, Shawn. We're nothing without u. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxxooxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
Love,
Erin

leah medeiros

April 10, 2007

uncle shawn i love and miss u terribly now and always will and please talk back atleast tonight lol i love you

LOVE YOUR first Niece,
LEe lee I love you !!!
x0x0 watch over alyxandrea and nana for me please

Erin O'Brien

December 6, 2006

Dear Shawn, Happy Birthday. I miss u so much. I wish u were here. We are all so lost without you. Like mommy keeps saying, u were the glue in the family. U held us together, and we r all feeling your physical absence. But, u r with me I know. U have never let me down and still now u r here for me just not the way we want u to be. I want and can't wait to see u again brother. You are so loved and very sadly missed. Take care of me, Shawn. I love you, Erin

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Karen O'Brien

October 29, 2006

I miss you so much brother, I can't belive you are gone, I struggle each day to carry on.
3 months have passed since that horrible day,when god reached out his hand to take you away.
How special you are that he chose you,he had a bigger plan he needed youto do.
But I'm selfish kid this much we know. I would of held on to you forever, and never let you go.
How do I go on Shawn, what do I do? I don't want to live my life without you.
You used to tell me I was the strongest person you knew. that was because I got my strength from you.
Before you passed away I promised you, I'll make you proud if it's the last thing that I do.
I'm trying real hard to be the best I can be. Now do me a favor kid- watch over me!
I Love You Always Your Sister
Karen

Erin

October 28, 2006

Shawn, It's me, Erin. I want to tell you how much I miss you and love you. I feellike I cannot accept that you're not here with us anymore. I think that this cannot have happened. I keep thinking my phone will ring and it will be you. I want to talk to you. Life is so incredibly hard now. I am lost. I can't wait til I can see you again. You're my big brother and I need you still. I will see you again one day Shawn. You are loved sooooooo Much. Look out for me brother!!!! I love you, Erin

Shannon

October 27, 2006

Shawn,It is so hard without you around. IMISS YOU MUCH! God Im lost without you! I cannot wait to see you again Love you always your sister Shannon

MEGAN LINK

October 13, 2006

UNCLE SHAWN,
THERES NOT A DAY THAT GOES BY THAT YOUR NOT IN MY THOUGHTS!I REMEBER GETTING THE PHONE CALL SAYING THAT YOUR IN RI HOSPITAL I DIDN'T THINK IT WAS THAT BAD BECAUSE YOU ARE SUCH A STRONG PERSON. BUT THEN I REALIZED SEEING YOU GET CARRIED OFF THE AMBULANCE THAT IT WAS SERIOUS! I NEVER THOUGHT SOMETHING LIKE THIS WOULD EVER HAPPEN TO OUR FAMILY! I THOUGHT EVERYONE SUFFERED ENOUGH WHEN PAPA PASSED AWAY. BUT I KNOW GOD NEEDED AN ANGEL SO HE TOOK YOU!! NA NA NA NA UNCLE SHAWN<3 I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND PLEASE GIVE US SOME ANSWERS!!
LOVE YOUR NIECE MEGAN XOXOXO

Michelle

August 21, 2006

I just want you to know that your family are in my thoughts and in my heart. I am here for you in this time of need for anything even an ear to bend. Shawn was a happy soul and he shall remain in all of our hearts that way. I will miss him very much. He was a great person and a funny person to be around. Now heaven has a reason to have a smile on their face. May peace come his way. Shawn, I love you and I will miss you greatly.

rose mcclarnon (silva)

August 19, 2006

Dear Ellen and fam.,

i was shocked when i heard of shawn's death. i am so sorry i couldn't make it to the wake or funeral. we were all so close

growing up i always felt like

we were family. i haven't seen shawn in years but i felt like

i lost a brother when i was told of his death. i miss you all.

love,

Rose Mcclarnon (Silva)

a friend

August 18, 2006

Dear Shawn,

Rest in peace sweet gentleman. Watch over your loved ones and keep them safe. You are their angel now. We shall meet again.

Jen O'Brien

August 10, 2006

Shawn:

I will always be greatful for you always making me feel welcome into the family. I look at Danny and see how much he loves you and how much he looks up to you and it breaks my heart that he is in so much pain. Danny and Amber loved you so much and both Danny and I will make sure that they will always remember you and always have stories to tell about their Uncle Shawn.

I will always have memories of your trips to Florida and how you insisted on making your homefries and scrambled eggs with ham and cheese. Whenever we had cookouts you were always the life of the party. But not only were you funny, but you had a good heart. You would do anything for anyone without asking for anything in return.

You were like a brother to me and I will never forget you.

Your sister-in-law,

Jen

Shannon

August 9, 2006

dear Shawn,

Why did you have to leave so soon? I never really got totell you just how much you meant to me. I love you brother. You know when we were kids, I hated when people referred to me as "Shawn O'Briens little sister". Today, I wouldn't have it any other way. Iam proud tobe your lil' sister. I remember when you'd come home from being out with your friends and I'd be in bed sleeping you would come in and wake me up to tell me about your night out. Ialways felt safe with you. You were always there when I needed you. Thank you Shawn! Shawn you were definately the most amazing man I have ever met. I was so proud the day you had walked me down the aisle.You was so fun to be with. I am going to miss you dearly. I cannot wait for the day when we meet again. Save my spot!!! Tell Daddy I send my love and I miss him much.

I love you Shawn!!!!

love your sister,

Shannon

natalia k

August 9, 2006

to my daddy--

even today, 2 weeks later, i can't understand that you're gone. it's like my head knows it, but my heart doesn't. maybe it's just that i can't accept it.

as i read over everyone else's entries, i can't help but think about how many lives you've touched. i'm proud to say you're name with "that's my daddy" following.

everybody's crying around me daddy, but my eyes are dry. mommy goes to your grave and tells you she loves you, but i can't. my aunts and uncle cry when they read something from you, but i can't. these tears are pouring out of everyone's eyes but mine. and i think it's because even when you were sad and wanted to cry, you smiled. you always smiled. through everything. even now in Heaven you're smiling down on us. i can feel it. it feels like the sun daddy. warm and bright. just like you.

nana says that you're home now. in Heaven, ya know? but it's so sad that instead of here with me, you're there. maybe i'm being selfish by wanting you all to myself, but i can't help it. you're my daddy, the only one that could have helped any of us through this. but you can't. so i'm gonna take your place daddy. i'm gonna smile when i wanna cry, dance when i wanna fall to my knees, hold my head up high, when others are pushing me down, and no matter what happens, i will stay strong.

i just want that chance again daddy. to tell you that I love you and you're my favorite daddy! even if it's 5 minutes, i wanna go for an extra long ride with you. i wanna play baseball! i wanna hear your voice again. i wanna hear your stories, not tell them as memories. i wanna have you get in the car after work, and smell like the job. i just, i want you back.

no matter what i say it won't bring you back will it? no matter what you see from up above, you can't be breathing again? no matter how many tears me, or mommy, or anyone sheds, i can't see you again, living can i?

i have these dreams daddy. that we're together again. that me, you, and mom get to be a family finally. that we get that second chance we've been hoping for all along! so guess what dad? i'm gonna make you proud. so when it's my day, and i'm standin at Heaven's gates, i'll see you on the other side, waving and smiling. and i'll be with you again. we'll all be with you again. for now this is what we have of you. memories that can't be erased. thank you so much daddy. for these memories i hold so tight to.

i know, that when i walked into that hospital, i didn't wanna be there. i didn't want to think "yup, i'm going to see daddy" because that's not where you belonged. i didn't wanna walk down those halls with tear stained cheeks and look at people. look at them and knowing they have no idea the pain i feel right now. or see the nurses or people we knew, and let them think "her dad's on life-support" because that's not how it should have been. but it happened didn't it?

i regret not being with you when it happened. when you took your last breath. i think "you should have been in there", "you should have been holding his hand, whispering, 'it's ok, dad. everything's ok'" but i know now that it doesn't matter if i was in that room or not. i know when you left your body that day, you left that room, you left everything behind, to come be on my shoulder. you were with me. you still are. i feel you when i wake up in the morning. when i come into contact with people. when i stand over your grave. when i do anything. i feel it at nightime, when i finally give up, and go to bed.

i can't promise you much now dad. but i can promise you this.

i'm gonna make you proud.

as proud as i am to say "that's my daddy" i'm gonna make you twice as proud to say "that's my baby".

everything i do now, i do for you dad!

i love you with all my heart.

your favorite daughter

natalia

Ellen O'Brien

August 8, 2006

My Dear Son,

How do I put into words what I don't feel. I'm so sorry for feeling numb, dead inside, not believing or understanding.

The past few months I've found myself asking the Lord to guide you to send a guardian angel to walk with you and protect you. What happened? My feelings - ah! I try to believe and I know I do that youjr happy now, safe and watching over all of us. There are so many signs. I thank you for them.

Son it was the hardest thing I could do when the doctors asked me if I was going to continue keeping you on life support or not. It was harder for me this time than it was seven months ago when they asked me the same question about Daddy. It was easier for him because he had suffered so much. But you there was no life left yet it was so hard.

That night they transfered you from intensive care to the sixth floor do you remember? Your heart was so strong. I saw you floating and couldn't understand why. Now I know why, Danny was distraught he went to sit in the waiting room. The girls went outside for a cigarette. Before Karen went out she said to you "Shawn, I'm going to have a roast for you." They left the room, I sat on the window sill and Amy sat in a chair beside you holding your hand, do you remember? I just kept staring at her, she was so exhausted rubbing your hand, I saw the love and agony in her face, it broke my heart. I started to say to her, but instead I said to you that I had asked the Lord for something and he sent down this (Karen mentioning a roast with all your friends), I was inspired by the Holy Spirit I said "Shawn he has gone to prepare a place for you," remember I said "The Lord is going to have a feast for you." The next day a women came into your room to meet with us, talked to us, then asked would we like a reading, I waid Please. She began by saying he has gone before you to prepare a place for you. Then again during your mass, Father O'Hara said it.

Amy was so strong, Erin had already called the police, Danny called Carl Levine and asked him to call the police and Erin went back to your apartment and came back to tell us her findings. Amy just sat there holding and rubbing your hand - asking you what happened that night. She then questioned the dry blood on the left side of your head when they took to clot out of the right side, she turned your head ever so gently and saw. Then she started looking on parts of your body and saw scratches, your right shoulder, your left breast side, your knees, then your nasty cut between your toes. Erin started taking pictures of your body.

I sat quietly in the big chair with my eyes closed pretending to be asleep, again they were all in the room as your body deteriated but your heart was still strong. They talked about what could have happened. They in their desperation re-inacted the possible. Then all of a sudden as I listened in unity as if everyone got it - then Charlene yelled out "Is that his last breath?" I opened my eyes as you pasted away. I now know why you were floating, you were telling us what happened, and when we all got it you went home.

I keep smiling, I don't understand why, I think because I know your in Heaven. How beautiful and safe it is and your extremely happy.

I thank your for the dragonfly you sent the next day after you were buried. Erin was so upset because you hated bugs and he lingered on your grave. I told her not anymore, I bent down to talk to the bright beautiful blue dragonfly and I asked him if he was just visiting or was he praying with us, or was he sent from you. Erin burst out crying and they dragonfly went on her foot - she shook it off and he went right back to sit on your grave. Later, I told that story to Amy and Charlene. They mentioned in the morning when they went to visit you a beautiful, bright blue dragonfly was on your grave as they remarked about it, Natalia said something about the dragonfly went over to her and sat on her shoe. Do you remember how Natalia screams when a bug comes her way? She just stood there with the dragonfly on her shoe and Amy told her he was sent from you.

I Love you my son, I know the pain and tears will soon come. I dread that day because I'm relishing in your peace and joy right now.

I look forward to the day when I come up to you. Please let everyone know I also pray for all of you. I thank the Lord for the day you came into my life.

Love Mom

August 4, 2006

Shawn-

Your passing has touched so many lives, in more ways than you will ever know. Not only the lives of your family, but also the lives of your friends, both new and old.

It's sad that old friends only see each other at funerals and weddings. Your funeral has made many people realize that you never know what tomorrow will bring. We all take for granted that we are all still young and old friends are just a phone call away. Memories of good times come to mind, once in a while, that give you a thought that you should call someone to say hello and see how they are doing. Then we get busy and put it off and before you know it, a few years have gone by. We all assume that the other person will be there. But, then there is a tragedy that brings you to their funeral. And, you wish that you made that phone call last year to say "Happy Birthday" because you were such good friends at one time, you still remember when their birthday is. You see old friends you haven't seen for years and this makes you stop and question - "Why don't we call each other anymore?"- Then you make a promise that you will keep in touch with these friends again. You don't want the next encounter with them to be at their funeral or the funeral of someone else's. But, time goes on and busy years go by and the phone calls are never made. It shouldn't be like that. I think that your passing will change that. At least for some of us.

I remember when you played little league with my brother. You were good. I think you put a homerun through my dad's windshield once. Your dad offered to pay for it and my father didn't want to hear it. He was just impressed that you hit it over the fence. He never parked behind the outfield again. Then I remember always seeing you aroung "the Lake" and I hung out with you a few times. I remember that you were really funny and made me laugh.

Now you can make everyone laugh that you are with now.

Keep hitting homeruns.

Watch over your family. They will always keep you close.

Stephanie

August 2, 2006

To my best friend--if i told you i know what you are going through i would be lying and you would know it..but you better know i will alaways be here to help you through it.

If i could do anything in this world for you i would turn back time and freeze it so you wouldn't have to experience all that you are right now.

Life is just crazy erin!We've always said it......

we may not understand it now but eventually it has to make sense.

We'll figure it out...we always do...and erin....Shawn is still going to walk with you down that aisle...i know you think it won't be the same...but believe that it's going to be better....remember that..always!

love ya...

Stephanie

August 2, 2006

Shawn--If someone was to ask me to describe you my exact words would be as follow:"He was the ultimate male figure that every woman(mother,sister,friend or companion)

dreams a man to be, for every man, the man they want to be."

Your personality is one that is rare of human kind. Everyone who was given the opportunity of experiencing it,even if it was only for a split second,will never be able to forget it.

I believe in so many things--but one belief that has to be real is;You survived the obstacle we are all given the day we are born.

You jumped every hurdle without looking back and defeated every task...you won the battle with the predator and are home at last.

Stephanie

Karen O'Brien

July 31, 2006

Dear Shawn I never thought I would ever have to say goodbye to you , it was the hardest thing I ever had to do. I take comfort in knowing you are in heaven and I know you will continue to watch over me. Damn Shawn I miss you so much, I close my eyes and all I see is your smiling face, every memory I have is of all of us together, whether it be at cookouts, or we were at a club and you were shining on the dance floor, I am so grateful to have had you in my life, but 34 years was no where near enough, I am selfish I would of held on to you forever, but you had to go, I know they say everything happens for a reason,right now the pain is much too strong to even try to wonder what that reason could possibly be, I believe God needed another angel up there and who better for the job, you have had years of experiencedown here on earth looking over all of us. Shawn, you have always been my angel and knowing you will be watching over me will give me the strength and courage I need to live the rest of my life until we are all together again. I promise you brother, you will always be proud I will spend the rest of my life being the best person I can be. You will never be forgotten, this I will never let happen. I love you so much Shawn and I know you loved me too, I think we all know that much, I mean we always have been very close all 6 of us , now I will let you go my brother, and I take comfort in knowing we will all be together again. GO watch over daddy Shawn, I love you, kid. love always your sister, Karen.

bruce medeiros

July 31, 2006

hey uncle shawn,

i wanted to write just to say that i love you with all my heart and i'll miss you every day of my life and also i cant wait till i can see you again but until then love you.

your oldest nephew

bruce

Ashley Raposa

July 31, 2006

Uncle Shawn you were always there for me you always made me laugh and smile i love you and you mean so much to me I want you to know that I love youand always will you'llnever be forgotten

Love Ashley

Destiny Raposa

July 31, 2006

Uncle Shawn you were always there for me when I needed you the most, you always helped me when I needed help, you were always there no matter what whether it was when i needed a laugh or someone to comfort me you were always there and now I realize what a good and kind Uncle you was to me and and I want you to know how much i appreciated you and loved you!

Love Destiny Always and Forever

charlene carnevale

July 31, 2006

Shawn, I am so totally lost without you. I can't believe that you're gone. My life has no meaning now. I pray that you know how truly important you were to me and our family. We are so weakened in your absence. You was so much more than a brother to me and an uncle to my kids. You was my strength when I was weak, the calmness in my confusion, the light in all past suffered dark days. I remember talking to you not that long ago about how badly I was missing daddy, and you calmed my unsteady heart. You made me feel comfortable in the fact that daddy is suffering no more. God Brother how do I calm this unsteady heart now? I am so empty inside missing you more than words can ever express. How does one capture in a mere scope of words the feelings that envelope a family in a time of such great sorrow? If there is any comfort now, it is found in the idea that one day we will meet again where suffering has no place. Shawn thank you a million times over for taking my son Bruce into your loving heart and being the father to him that he so needed. You are all that a good man should be and so much more and I will live the remainder of my life never letting anyone forget that the essence of a good man shined through you. I love you brother more than life itself, until we meet again, I'll hold you dearly in my heart, soul, and mind. May god bless your soul.

All My Love Now and Forever,

Your Sister Charlene

Linda K

July 30, 2006

our angel shawn ... reading the thanksgiving card you gave me made everyone chuckle... "happy thanksgiving ma. i love you. please feed me." love, shawn o'brien" my God, shawn, that is so you! i cherish the memories but wish i didn't have to. and i pray you knew how loved you were by so very many while you were alive. shawn, i have never seen so many grown men sob. what a testimony to your memory. you were a friend to all. now you are our angel. spread your wings and protect your little girl and amy.

i love you and will see you in the great beyond.

all my love ... ma k.

Amy

July 30, 2006

Dear Shawn,I can't find the words to express what I'm going through.This feels like a bad dream and I keep thinking I'll wake up and you'll be here.My heart is broken,the tears won't stop.I miss you so very much.I miss talking to you,taking rides with you,going to the beach,I miss your phone calls,your laugh,your beautiful blue eyes and that gorgeous smile.I miss you just listening to me talk about my day,I miss your jokes,your dancing and singing.You were truly the life of the party.I want people to always remember what a kind,loving,generous soul you were.You would give anybody the shirt off your back;you'd share your last dollar.You never said no to anyone,no matter what was asked of you.I'm so angry that Natalia has to go through the rest of her life without her Daddy.Your love for her was immeasurable.I hope that you know just how loved you are,how needed you are,and how mourned you'll be.Shawn,you were my first love,you'll be my last love.I love you always and forever from the depths of my soul.God blessed me the day you were brought into my life.

tina condit

July 30, 2006

TO CHARLENE MY BEST FRIEND I CANT BELIEVE ALL OF THIS HAS HAPPENED I WISH I COULD B THERE FOR YOU BUT YOUR IN MY HEART SENDING ALL MY REGARDS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY I LOVEYOU ALL AND GOD BLESS SHAWN

Erin O'Brien

July 29, 2006

shawn, hey big brother i miss u so much. it hurts so bad and I feel i need u here to help me. its hard to breathe without u. I am going to miss so many things, your smile, your jokes hanging out. your phone calls and guidance. u will never be forgotten and u will always be loved. I love u so much.

love your baby sister,

Erin

July 29, 2006

To My Friend Shawn,

I will miss you and think of you all the time. You are the strongest guy I've ever met in my life. I'll never forget the good times. I'm glad I had the chance to meet someone like you. R.I.P.

Tood

Marisa Cipolla

July 29, 2006

To Natlia and Faimly,

I am so very sorry about your loss. Remember he is looking down at you from heaven. God Bless you and you faimly, and my prayers are with you.

Natalia, i love you and your my bestfriend forever.

xo Marisa

July 29, 2006

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006

July 29, 2006

Mrs.O'brien and family,

I am so sorry for your lost.Shawn was a wonderful friend to my son and will be missed greatly.I will certainly miss his sense of humor.

Deeply sadden,

Gale Peters & Brian Richards & John,Arhur.

Danny Golden

July 28, 2006

Shawn,

Thanks for coming to all my baseball games- I think you were my biggest fan. Everyone knew when you were at the field! I had fun at the beach the other day-thanks for swimming with me-you know Auntie Amy and Nani wouldn't swim! I am going to miss you-alot. I don't understand. Mommy said sometimes we are'nt meant to understand. Maybe I'll hit a homerun for you at the city championship in August- I can hear you yelling for me! I love you

Danny

A friend of Shawn and his brother and sister

July 28, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

David Scorpio

July 28, 2006

To Natalia and faimly,

I'm so sorry about your loss. i wish you and your faimly the best. Just remember he is looking down at you from heaven. My prayers are with you and your faimly.

July 28, 2006

I'm am so sorry for your lost,I remember Shawn from silver lake many years ago. Amy I know what you are going through, I myself lost my fiance in 99 tragically, It may seem impossible now, but one day thing's will get better for you and your daughter. R.I.P Shawn, God bless you and your family

Danny OBrien

July 28, 2006

To my big brother:

I will never forget you. I spent my whole life looking up to you and will continue to for the rest of my life. You will always be Amber and Danny's godfather.I will make sure no one ever forgets you and am hoping you are watching over me.

RIP Shawn

Love,

Danny

April and Family

July 28, 2006

To Shawn 's Family and Friends..

We are very deeply sorry for your loss ...Shawn was a very happy person... always walking ....that is how we remember him the most ...I would always tell him at least your getting your exercise in... and he would laugh... he was a very friendly person ...always would say hello and ask how things were going ..to me and to my family ... morning or night... he was always smiling ....We will always remember him...You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

james Bartlett

July 28, 2006

to ellen and family,so sorry to hear about shawn hope you will find comfort in the coming days take care love cousin jimmy and family

July 28, 2006

Shawn,

I wasn't ready for this- I don't think anyone was-you weren't ready for this. There was so much left to do- so much left undone. You always made us laugh-no one has a sense of humor like you! May you be at peace-know that you will be missed by many loved ones. May you always feel their love.

Love always,

Lisa

Isabella Salguero

July 27, 2006

Uncle Shawn, I love you and I miss you so much. I loved the times when we danced together and when we spent time together. I know your up in heaven and I miss you.

Love Bella P .S. - Love You

Monica Mouradjian

July 27, 2006

Natalia and family,

i`am very sorry to hear about your loss. my prayers are with you. and i hope you and your family are getting through this rough time alright. just remember, he is always looking down on you with a smile. stay strong

xo -Monica

Ryan Ruscetta

July 27, 2006

Shawn thank you for being a good friend to me, and the best uncle to Leah. You are a good caring MAN! I respect you in so many ways. Take care of yourself! God bless you and your family!

Leah Medeiros

July 27, 2006

Uncle Shawn i LOve you so much. Thank you for being there for me like a Father my entire life. YOu are the best uncle, friend, Father, Brother, and person ever. I know you are in heaven with papa now, You truly didnt deserve what had happened to you and just know what comes around goes around. Dont worry im going to look over your beautiful little princess Natalia, and noone will ever hurt her as long as im still around. Just give Papa a hug and kiss for me and God Bless you. ITS YOUR TIME TO RELAX NOW!!!

Patrick Cook

July 27, 2006

We are so sorry for your loss. Shawn was a great guy who will not be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of sorrow.

Sincerely,

Pat & Karen Cook

an old friend from Silver Lake

July 27, 2006

Dear O'Brien Family:

My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you for your loss. I haven't seen Shawn for many years but am saddened to hear of his passing. My prayers are with you.

Tracy Zompa

July 27, 2006

Amy & Natalia,

I am so very sorry for your loss, My heart goes out to the both of you. Amy if there is anything that I can do for you or anything that you need, always know that I am here for you, you have ALWAYS been there for me, I consider you a very good friend, and I will be here if you need anything, always remember that. The both of you are in my prayers in your time of sorrow.

Love, Tracy

gina andrews

July 27, 2006

Dear Amy and Natalia, i am very sorry for the loss of your loved one. i was very sad to hear the news. you are in my prayers and again i am very sorry for your loss.

Jamie Fournier

July 27, 2006

To the O'Brien family,

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Karen many years ago at a nursing home in Coventry, we were very good friends who somehow through the years lost touch. Through Karen I was able to be acquainted with Shawn. From what I remember Shawn was quite funny, he always made me laugh. You all are in my thoughts at this time.

Love always,

Shana Ugarte

July 27, 2006

Amy,Natalia & Family

God bless you all through this hard time, my prayers go out to you and wish you all courage and strength through this time of need.

Sorry for your loss

Shana Ugarte

Arline and Kevin McHugh

July 27, 2006

Mrs. O'Brien and Family We are so sorry for your loss. Shawn worked on our house many times with Zeke when he first started out. He was an excellent worker and wonderful person.

The Feola Family

July 27, 2006

To shawn's family, I am sorry for your loss and I pray that God will comfort and strengthen you all.

Heather Poor

July 27, 2006

Dear O'Brien Family,

We are so sorry for the loss of Shawn. We only met him once, 3 weeks ago, when he helped my brother JJ move, and he seemed like a very outgoing, fun, all around good guy. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely, The Poor Family

Therese & Paul Rheaume

July 27, 2006

Dear Ellen & Family, We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

July 27, 2006

Dear Ellen & Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Shawn very well but heard lots of great things about him. I will pray that you find comfort in the days ahead. God bless you and your family.

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