| Date of Birth | July 30, 1924 |
| Passed Away | April 11, 2008 |
| Place of Residence | Hornell |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | April 14, 2008 |
| Service Time | 11:00 AM |
| Service Location | Bath National Cemetery |
| Interment Location | Bath National Cemetery |
RICHARD P. O’BRIEN, SR.
HORNELL-Richard P. O’Brien, Sr. 83, went home to be with his Lord, in the presence of his loving family, on Friday morning (April 11, 2008) at his home at 114 East Avenue.
Born in Hornell on July 30, 1924, he was a son of the late Harold and Bernice Karnes O’Brien. On May 21, 1950, he was married in Canisteo to the former Alice P. Brewster, who predeceased him on Oct. 27, 1997, after 47 years of marriage. Besides his parents and wife, he was also predeceased by his grandson, Paul O’Brien and his five siblings.
A resident of Hornell for most of his life, he had a great love for his country and proudly served with the U.S. Army 82nd Engineer Combat Battalion during World War II from 1943 to his honorable discharge in 1945.
For 40 years he was employed as an iron worker, retiring from the Iron Workers Local Union in Rochester.
He enjoyed traveling, hunting, fishing and loved animals, especially his dogs, Mitzi and Tina.
A loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, his family includes his five children, Rich O’Brien, Kathy Greeley, Craig O’Brien, Paula Giglio and John O’Brien; his 10 grandchildren, Kari, Tammi, Lori, Bobby, Jessica, Kristen, Erin, Shannon, Sara and Sean; his 14 great-grandchildren, Brendan, Conner, Tyler, Hannah, Collin, Aliceson, Cameron, Bryce, Caleb, Jordan, Shane, Katie, Rebekah and Kaylie; his two sisters, Patricia Hartman and Gloria Rittew; also his nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours are from 5-7 p.m. today at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell. A funeral and committal service, with military honors, will take place at 11 a.m. Monday at the Bath National Cemetery, with the Rev. Donald Maynard officiating.
Those wishing may contribute in his memory to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning Road, Corning, N.Y. 14830. Envelopes for memorial contributions will be available at the funeral home.
Uncle Dick, you will be forever in our hearts and minds. It hurts to know I will not see you anymore, in this life, but I know you are at peace now and not suffering. When we come to moms to visit, it will not be the same without you there, sitting in ‘your’ chair talking and laughing with us …we always enjoyed your visits!
You will be deeply missed. Know that forever and into eternity, we will always love you…………Karen and Tom
The O’Brien family has lost a wonderful and unforgettable member. Some of the best moments of my life was growing up on East Ave. with such special neighbors. I spent a good deal of my childhood at the O’Brien house and was always welcomed by both Alice and Dick. I will truly miss him.
Love, Beaner
I will always remember my Dad as the best Dad a daughter could have. He was always there for me. I miss him so much but I know he is not suffering anymore and I will see him again someday and spend eternity with my Lord and my family. I love him so very much and think of him often.
Tim always thought the world of Dick, and considered Dick his second father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.