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Patrick O'Brien Obituary
February 13, 1957 - December 29, 2018
Covington, Louisiana
Patrick Casey O'Brien, residing in Covington, Louisiana, passed away at the age of 61. Mr. O'Brien died on December 29, 2018. He was born on Feb. 13, 1957, in South Bend, Indiana.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Catherine O'Brien, and his brother, Dr. Sean Robert O'Brien.
He is survived by his wife JoAnn Jamieson, brother Kevin James O'Brien and wife Grace Benedict O'Brien; sister-in-law Eileen Day O'Brien, and nieces Clare O'Brien Davidoff, Karen O'Brien, Lynn O'Brien and Hilary O'Brien Cleveland.
Mr. O'Brien loved his life as a husband and painter, and was also an outstanding gourmet cook. He enjoyed spending time with his many friends and artists in New Orleans, Baltimore and New York. He studied art the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor degree in painting and at the University of New Mexico with a Masters degree in Art History and a Master of Fine Arts degree in painting.
In many of his representational based paintings, Mr. O'Brien melded reality with fantasy and imagination, producing a world which was symbolic magical and outside the critical mainstream for much of his career. He also painted abstractly in powerful mythic overtones, which were luminous and poetic.
Pat was taken too soon. He will be deeply missed and his memory will live forever in our hearts, and his art. A private celebration of life with family and friends will be held at a future date.
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don leone, jr
January 22, 2019
Pat was my college housemate for one year in southbend...with much to little fanfare we lived a dream in the late 1970's and became friends in the practice of the arts...he will be missed in his incisive wit and love for the firm, comodiuos, and delightful in a life too short.
January 10, 2019
Word's alone cant express the sadness that those who are close to you are feeling for the passing of your dear loved one .may you find comfort in knowing that you have friends to support you at this time of sadness . With deep Condolence ,
January 5, 2019
So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that God cares for you. 1 Peter 5: 6, 7.
randall marks
January 3, 2019
It's oddly confusing to see someone taken so young. I knew Pat back in the early 1980s and remember him as vital, often happy, and devoted to his art. In the short time we knew each other I am grateful for some of the things he taught me about myself and about his perspective on life. My deepest condolences to those he left behind.
January 3, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. May you continue to feel comforted by the loving support of your family and friends and also from God Almighty who will give you the strength to get through these difficult times. Psalms 9:9-10
January 3, 2019
M.y thoughts and prayers are with the family. I hope that God
God promise at 1Thessalonians 4:13,14 bring you comfort and
Knowing that theres a hope for our love ones.
January 3, 2019
I'm very sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you in this time of grief. 1 Thessalonians 5: 17 "pray constantly"
January 3, 2019
My deepest condolences are with the family and friends during this difficult time. May the comfort from our loving God bring peace and warmth. Continue to cherish the wonderful memories. (Jeremiah 29:11 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17.)
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