Richard O'Brien's Obituary
Richard A. O’Brien was born in Flushing, NY, on June 21, 1934, the son of James and Catherine O’Brien. He is survived by his wife Harriette, daughter Theresa Downing, son Daniel O’Brien, four grandchildren, brothers James and William O’Brien, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son Stephen and a sister Catherine.Richard graduated from Iona College in New Rochelle, NY, in 1956. That same year he was commissioned an officer in the United States Marine Corps. He retired from O’Brien Lumber Company, Ashland, NH, in 1998.He was a lifetime member of the Marine Corps League and a member of the American Legion and Beloved Protective Order of Elks.Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at Church of the Resurrection of Our Lord, 8121 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers. Entombment will follow in Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33907. 239-936-0555.
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