Birth date: Jan 14, 1932 Death date: Oct 28, 2014
James J. “O’Bie” O’Brien, 82, of The Villages, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2014. Mr. O’Brien was born January 14, 1932 in Chicago, IL to the late Joseph G. and Naomi M. Maroney O’Brien. He was a retired from the U.S. Coast Gu Read Obituary
James Joseph “O’Bie” O’Brien, 82, of The Villages, Florida passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2014. O’Bie was born January 14, 1932 in Chicago, IL to the late Joseph G. and Naomi M. Maroney O’Brien. He was a retired from the U.S. Coast Guard as a Chief Warrant Officer serving in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars serving on the Boston Lightship Pollack (LV114 / WAL536), Bering Strait (in Vietnam), Cook Inlet, Matagorda, Humboldt. Cook Inlet, and USCG Stations in Boston, Rockland, ME, and Alameda, CA. Following retirement, O’Bie worked for Deluxe Systems Inc. in Avon, Mass.
O’Bie was a Catholic, Past President of the VFW Post 1046 in Brockton and enjoyed giving to charities; history; cooking; Irish singing; and Country & Western music. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, The Retired Officers Association, and Military Officers Association of America. O’Bie moved from Brockton, Mass to The Villages, FL in 2012.
Survivors include his sons, Jack Deschaine and Stephen (Frances) Deschaine; sister, Judie O'Brien Johnson; 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty P. O’Brien of Portland, ME. In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by his sister Kathleen “Kay” O’Brien of Chicago, IL and his loving dog Seamus.
Graveside services will be held on Monday, November 17, 2014 at 11 am at Forest City Cemetery.
I'm sorry for your loss! In times like these we need comfort. God's word can soothe our hearts and minds. The Bible says at Isaiah 25:8 "He will swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces." We look to God through Jesus and his Kingdom to do this. I hope you find comfort as you endure your loss.
