Thomas F. O'Brien, Jr.
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Thomas F. O'Brien, Jr., 88, of East Fallowfield, Pa., passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2010 at the Bellingham Retirement Home, where he has resided since January. He was the widower of the late June Taylor O'Brien who passed away in 2009 after they had shared 65 years of marriage together.
Born in Long Island, N.Y., he was the son of the late Thomas F. O'Brien Sr. and Anna Herman O'Brien.
He served honorably in the US Navy during World War II.
Thomas graduated from Notre Dame with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He was employed by Sandoz Inc. Pharmaceuticals.
He is survived by his eight children, Kathleen Gavin of Drexel Hill, PA, Thomas F. O'Brien III of Orwell, VT, Terrence J. O'Brien of Lisbon, NH, Kevin M. O'Brien of Easton, NH, Maureen J. O'Brien of West Chester, PA, Patricia J. O'Brien of Downingtown, PA, June O. Pearlberg of East Fallowfield, PA, and Ellen M. O'Brien of Conshohocken, PA; nine grandchildren, and three great grandchildren; and his brothers, Robert, husband of Margaret O
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, December 30, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Consolation Church, 603 W. Second Ave. Parkesburg, Pa. 19365 with visitation at the church from 10 a.m. to the time of the service. Interment will be held later at the Old Main St. Cemetery, New London, NH.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care, 700 S. Henderson Rd., Suite 225, King of Prussia, 19406.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be respectfully posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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Mr. O'Brien
I'd like for you all to know that I, along with my family, are thinking of you during this emotional time. So often I reflect on your Mom and Dad and the very special times I've had with them in NH and PA. I know that this journey has been tough. It will, I'm sure, have different meanings as your life goes on. I trust that support and love surround you. My prayers are that you receive the guidance you want and desire. With much love....susan
On the passing of your father
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Your support through the years has ment so much to us and I pray you find peace and rest moving forward.
Warmest Regards,
Lisa Crawford-Pringle, Lon and the Children