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Steven O'Brien Obituary
March 25, 1962 - June 10, 2020
SATELLITE BEACH, FL - Steven Scott O'Brien, 58, of Satellite Beach, Florida, formerly of Mishawaka, Indiana, died June 10, 2020 at the Health First's Viera Hospital, Melbourne, Florida.
Steven was born in Mishawaka on March 25, 1962, son of the late William and Patricia O'Brien. He is survived by his wife, Debra Kay O'Brien, and his daughter, Kara Marie O'Brien. He is also survived by four siblings and their spouses, numerous nieces and nephews, and many extended family members.
Following graduation from high school, Steven pursued studies towards an EMT and Paramedic certifications, and worked at both professions for over 10 years in the South Bend area. He accepted a position at the Brevard County Fire Rescue, where he proudly served for over 21 years and where he reached the rank of Lieutenant, with his last assignment at Fire Station 62. As an Indiana boy, he grew to love Florida, where he enjoyed all of the beach and ocean activities. He was also an avid traveler and looked forward to more trips and cruises that he made with his group of traveling friends. Along with his family, he especially fell in love with Hawaii and dreamed of one day retiring to the Aloha state. At this time services are pending.
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Robert De Beck
June 20, 2020
I'm very sorry to hear about Steve's passing. I have many memories of him when we were young. Steve, my brother, Jay, and others let me hang around them as a younger tag-along. I will always remember him. When he was about 16 he swam out in the middle of the St. Joe River to check on a claim of a young child floating down the river on a makeshift raft to prevent a possible drowning. He was meant to be a lifesaver and public servant. Condolences to all of Steve's family and friends. I hope all of your memories of him are good ones.
Tiffney Cannon
June 14, 2020
A true love story never ends . Deb and Kara, I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. Love , Tiffney Cannon
Michael Hunt
June 14, 2020
Sorry to hear about your loss. .I remember Steves smile and I never heard him say a bad thing about anybody..what a great guy taken way too soon.
ricky martin
June 13, 2020
so sad to hear this I grew up with Steven I knew their whole family pat an bill billy jr my best friend as a kid cheryl who passed away young bobby also passed away young steve jimmy an laura the youngest . bill was a fireman an pat loved all us kids in the block she was our second mom prayers for Steven an his family last I seen him he was maybe 13 yrs old .he grew into a good man I see he was younger than billy an I we always ran around together .last I heard billy was in the air force yrs ago . any of the o'Brien's want to text me I'd love to hear from them love you all good people with good hearts . ricky martin donna an vickie martin also god bless steve
Lacey
June 13, 2020
We love having you guys as neighbors. Steve was always willing to lend me a helping hand. Steve and Deb even sawed down the fallen down trees in my front yard after a hurricane. Kind hearted soul. We will miss you. Red will miss you too.
Dawn Martin
June 13, 2020
Deb, I am so sorry for your loss. You and the family are in my prayers.
Dianne Cullen
June 13, 2020
My deepest sympathy,Deb.
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