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Justin O'Brien Obituary
Justin M. O'Brien, a lifelong resident of the area, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at Ellenville Hospital. He was 30.
The son of Thomas O'Brien and Brenda Browning O'Brien, he was born on August 26, 1978 in the Bronx, NY. Justin worked locally with Moulton Paving.
Justin is survived by his loving wife, Dawn at home; his loving son, Logan Michael also at home; his loving parents, Tom and Brenda O'Brien of Scotchtown; his loving brother, Alfred McBride and his wife, Laura of Pine Bush; loving sister, Jillian Longobardo and her husband, Carlo of Thompson Ridge; loving nephew, Joey Longobardo; loving nieces, Shelby McBride and Natalie Longobardo. Justin is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
He is predeceased by his grandparents, Catherine and Jerome Goldstein, and Jarvis and Susan Browning and uncles, Bilton Browning and Daniel O'Brien.
Visitation will be held today, Friday January 16, from 5-9 p.m. at the William M. Gagan Funeral Home, 1525 Burlingham Rd., Pine Bush, NY.
A funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, January 17, at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Infant Saviour, Rte 302, Pine Bush with Fr. Kevin Gallagher officiating. Cremation will take place at Cedar Hill Crematory following the funeral mass.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Dawn O'Brien c/o Gagan Funeral Home, PO Box 776, Pine Bush, NY 12566.
Arrangements entrusted to Richard A. Lalli, Director of the William M. Gagan Funeral Home, Inc.; www.wmgaganfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Justin O'Brien
Eric Holzapfel
February 5, 2009
justin was part of my skateboarding days ! we all had so much fun together ! and i had not seen him for about 10 years ,and i wish i could have had just one more hang with him to laugh about old times......I'll miss ya bro!!! -to his family - my heart goes out to you !!!
Stacey Szymczak
January 26, 2009
To the O'Brien Family:
I was just made aware of Justin's passing. I was his middle school English teacher. I loved Justin. I know he could be a handful back then but there was just something about him.I remember many conversations with you, Brenda. You were an excellent mother. He needed someone like you in his life and for the time he was here with all of you he was blessed. I will never be able to express my true and deep sorrow over his passing. My thoughts are with all of you.
Much love and sympathy.
Stacey Szymczak
Jennifer Watters
January 21, 2009
Yes, the good times in Scotchtown were back in the day...but Justin's energy, crazy personality, sense of humor and smile will never be forgotten. R.I.P Justin
"Although it's difficult to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort your tomorrow"-Author unknown
Amy Tambs
January 20, 2009
To Mr & Mrs. O'Brien, Jill & Carlo and family: My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am truely sorry for your loss.
Scott & Jennine Sweeney
January 19, 2009
Brenda, Tom, Alfie, Jillian, Dawn & Family,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this very difficult time. May the strength of your family get you through this.
Rolando Arroyo
January 19, 2009
Dawn and the O'Brien Family,
Please allow me to extend my deepest condolences to all of you. While the years may have come and gone since our young days in Scotchtown, I don't have to remind you how special Justin was to all of us. It was a privilege having known him, nonetheless growing up a stone throw away. God Bless. Rest in peace brother
Amie Lisanti
January 19, 2009
Dear Brenda,
It has been some years, but you were always there for me and I often think of you. My heart goes out to you and your beautiful family.
Unable are the loved to die. For love is immortality. ~Emily Dickinson
Kerry Niblock
January 18, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. Justin was a very special person and will be deeply missed.
Erika Arroyo-Murphy
January 17, 2009
Mr & Mrs O'Brien & Jill,
My heart goes out to your family. Although so much time has gone by I will always remember what it was like living down the block. Justin was a great person and he was always the life of the party. Rest in peace Justin.
Michael Essig
January 17, 2009
Slán agus beannacht leat Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam... when we meet you again Heaven will be a more cheerful place!
Kelly Mann
January 17, 2009
Justin you will be missed greatly and you will always be in our hearts. My prayers go out to your family. May you rest in peace.
Melinda Kristiansen-Lindland
January 16, 2009
I grew up with Justin, and though lost touch in the last couple of years, his smile is something I still tell people about to this day. He just had it. Could pull you out of a stinky mood just by showing those pearly whites. It made you feel good. His laugh went along with it. I will never forget his pet snake (bo I think his name)... and he wanted to show him to me... and I was freaked out at first, which made him laugh. But he taught me how to hold him and released my fear of snakes! Justin... God Bless you, Rest, and know that you made an impression with at the very least, me. You are missed.
Dorie Weber
January 16, 2009
Dawn, Mr. and Mrs. O'Brien, Jill, Carlo and Alfie,
We are so sorry to hear of you loss. Justin was truly one of a kind and will be missed. God Bless your family at this time. Our prayers are with you.
Dorie and Mike Weber
NICHOLE JAKES
January 16, 2009
TO UNCLE JAY
WE LOVE YOU AND WE WILL TRULY MISS YOU OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO DAWN, LOGAN, JILL, CARLO AND THE WHOLE FAMILY
LOVE YOU AND HERE FOR YOU ALWAYS
THE JAKES FAMILY
DYAMI, NICHOLE AND GYANA
Teri Fiedler
January 16, 2009
Brenda and Family-
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Jill O'Brien Longobardo
January 16, 2009
My brother had a smile that could light up a room. He was the life of the party and he was my best friend. I am going to miss him so much. My kids loved their Uncle J so much and really are going to miss out. Thanks to everyone for their thoughts and prayers. It really means a lot. Please remember us when all this settles down.
Beth Kempf
January 16, 2009
Dawn my thoughts and prayers, are with you, as they are with Jill, and Mr. and Mrs O'Brien.
Yvonne, Lillian, Suzanne, Tracey, Anais Richardson
January 15, 2009
Justin,
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever. "When He calls one of us home we sit on his right side." We love you, We'll miss and you'll forever live in our hearts. To Brenda and Tom we'll always be here we love you guys
Jonny Lee
January 15, 2009
LOVE U BROTHER U WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART.
Roger & Kathy Kavanah
January 15, 2009
Brenda, Tom, and Family.
Kathy and I are both so sorry to hear of your loss. Know that our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family and Justins friends. Find strength in your memories of your son. GOD bless and be with you.
John and Anna McGuire
January 15, 2009
To the O'Brien Family, Our deepest sympathy on hearing the news about Justin. You are all in our prayers.
Gina Dickinson
January 15, 2009
Brenda,
I am so sorry for your loss. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless you all in this time of sorrow.
Kirsten, Mark, Rhea, and Kameron Rifflard
January 15, 2009
Dawn, Logan, and family,
Justin was such a good guy. We will miss his smile and his sense of humor. He always had kind words and was genuinely nice. He loved you so much, you can be sure he'll always be watching over you all.
Love,
Sue Higgins
January 15, 2009
Brenda, Tom, Alfie and Jill,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss, and that we can not be there for you. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark Rifflard
January 15, 2009
Justin,
You were a good friend who always had a smile for others and a strong love for your wife and son. I will sorely miss our talks and "karate fights." May God bring you home and help the heavy hearts of those you left behind.
Chris (Lee) Richardson
January 15, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Justin, you will be missed, but I know you will ALWAYS be looking down on your family. Much love to you all, now and always.
Linda MAGAZINO-PACELLA
January 15, 2009
Brenda
Sorry about the lost of your son. he will be miss. but just think that you have two beautiful grand children and that he will live within them. may GOD bless you and your family.
Susan McGeady
January 15, 2009
Dear Brenda & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son Justin. There are no words that will comfort you but know that you have a strong family and many loving memories to keep you strong. You are in my throughts and prayers.
Melissa Maher
January 15, 2009
Brenda and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Hold tight to each other and the many wonderful memories you have. I am praying for you.
Stacy DI GIrolamo
January 15, 2009
Dear O'Brien Family,
Im so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless you all. Love Stacy.
The Doctors Inn
January 15, 2009
Justin
You will be missed dearly by your family and all those you have touched along the way.
Rest peacefully
Carol & Sherri Sullivan
January 15, 2009
Brenda, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your son. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. God bless you all in this time of sorrow and may the memories you hold get you through this difficult time. Carol & Sherri Sullivan
Tara Basso (McGuigan)
January 15, 2009
Justin..I love you so much..i will forever pray for you.. you were my "big brother" i will never forget all the good times we all had growing up... you will forever be missed!!! Keep smiling up there...love u...xoxoxo Tara
Barbara & Walter Hall
January 15, 2009
Our prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
The parents of Scott and Kerry Niblock
Maru Trautlein
January 15, 2009
I wanted to send my condolences to the O'Brien family. I worked with Brenda for 10 years and she always shared stories about her son and his family. I am so very sorry for your loss and you are all in our prayers. May God bless you all and keep you.
Irene and Frank Lee
January 15, 2009
We've known Justin for many years and he was a real charmer...He was our son Jon's good friend for a long time and he will be missed. Our heartfelt sympathies and prayers are with the family at this time, especially his son Logan. Rest in Peace, Justin
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