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David O'Brian Obituary
Worcester - David A. O'Brian, 71, of Worcester died unexpectedly in his home on Saturday, April 23rd.
Mr. O'Brian was married for 42 years to the late Carol A. (Trombly) O'Brian who died in 2007. He is survived by 2 daughters, Kelly A. O'Brian of Orlando, FL and Kathleen P. Hakenson and her husband, Brian of Worcester; a son, David A. O'Brian of Worcester; a sister, Patricia Byrnes of South Carolina; a brother, Brian Tardiff of Auburn; 4 grandchildren, Jarred, Jason, Grace and Luke and many nephews and nieces. He was born in Worcester, son of the late Patrick and Marie (O'Connor) O'Brian and is also predeceased by a son, Patrick D. O'Brian who died in 2009 and sister Kathleen McCann.
Dave proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was the owner and operator of S & T Movers in Worcester for many years until his retirement in 2009. Mr. O'Brian was currently employed as the custodian for St. Peter's Church where he has worked for over 25 years. Dave was an active part of the St. Peter's Church community where he could be found on a regular basis, volunteering his time to help others. He was a man of great faith and always put the needs of others ahead of his own.
The funeral will be held on Wednesday, April 27th from the Alfred Roy & Sons Funeral Home 12 Hammond St. with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM in St. Peter's Church 929 Main St. Burial will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, April 26th from 5 to 8 PM in the funeral home. Memorial contributions in memory of Dave may be made to St. Peter's Church 929 Main St. Worcester, MA 01610.
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Memories and Condolences
for David O'Brian
Paula Pietro-Malmquist
May 2, 2016
To the Hakenson and O'Brian families. I am so so for the loss of your dad and grandfather. You are all in my thoughts and prayers... Mrs. Malmquist
Jason & Carol Hamilton
April 29, 2016
Kathy, Brian and family sorry for your loss. May his memory be eternal.
Maria White
April 27, 2016
Kelly Kathleen David and family we are so sorry for your loss your dad was a good man god bless
Patsy (McBride) Dillon
April 25, 2016
Kelly, Kathleen, and David,
My heart got heavy when I heard your Dad had passed. Staying close and loving each other will get you through theses hard times. He was a good man who passed good things onto all of you. My prayers and thoughts are with you in these sorrowful times.
Margie Shaughnessy
April 25, 2016
To the family I am so sorry for your loss he was a wonderful Dad
Mindy Shaughnessy
April 25, 2016
I'm so deeply sorry for your loss. An amazing man, father and grandfather. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered.
Michelle & Mike Parmenter
April 25, 2016
We are so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. It's never easy to lose someone you love so dearly. Lots of hugs and prayers to your family always.
ronald ernst
April 25, 2016
oy i just found out about my friend Dave.we were good friends in the 1960.he and Carol were a very good couple..you were always a good man Dave ,.will be missed but not forgotten my friend..i am sorry for the hole O' Brain ,,family..
Dr.Timothy Hoffman
April 25, 2016
Thank you for serving our country. May your family find comfort in their faith and may you Rest in Peace.
Nancy DiIorio
April 25, 2016
Sorry for your loss, May Dave, rest in peace with the Lord
Pamela Jacobson
April 25, 2016
Kelly, Kathleen and David, So so sorry for your loss. It's never an easy process especially when it's not expected. Your dad was a great
person. He was the type, if you hadn't seen him in years, he would talk to you like it was yesterday he last saw you. God took a beautiful person for his newest angel. Rest in peace Dave.
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