Thomas F. O'Brien D.

January 28, 1929 - December 9, 2024 (95 years old)

Brookline, Massachusetts

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Thomas F. O'Brien D.

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January 28, 1929 - December 9, 2024 (95 years old)

Brookline, Massachusetts

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Thomas F. O'Brien D. Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2024-12-17T20:00:00
End: 2024-12-18T00:00:00
Location: St. Lawrence Church

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Thomas F. O'Brien D. of Brookline, Massachusetts, whose life came to an end on December 9, 2024 at the age of 95, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Thomas F. O'Brien D. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Francis Noonan O'Brien and Gertrude O'Brien (Connor); and his siblings, Kathleen and David O'Brien. He is survived by: his wife Ruth O'Brien (Reardon); his children, Neal O'Brien of Brookline, MA, Luke O'Brien (Ilse), Brien of Holliston, MA, Conan O'Brien (Liza Powel O'Brien) of Los Angeles, CA, Kate O'Brien of Boston, MA, Jane O'Brien of San Anselmo, CA and Justin O'Brien (Joanna Shea O'Brien) of Winchester, MA.; and his sister-in-law Judith O'Brien (Colognesi). He is also survived by fifteen nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, December 17th 2024 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the St. Lawrence Church (774 Boylston St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467). A funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, December 18th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in memory of Dr. Thomas F. O'Brien, Class of 1950, to College of the Holy Cross, P.O. Box DEV, 1 College Street, Worcester, MA 01610, or to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741.

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Dec 17

Visitation

St. Lawrence Church
774 Boylston St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

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Dec 18

Funeral Mass

St. Lawrence Church
774 Boylston St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

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December 14, 2024

Susan Lampariello wrote a sympathy message

“Conan and family… so, so sorry. Stay close, take time to celebrate the life of your dad. He was special. You are lucky to have had someone like him in your life.”

December 13, 2024

jose sanabria wrote a sympathy message

“Dr O'Brien was my mentor; the best one that anyone could dream of. He changed my life completely: his guidance, friendship and visionary leadership helped so many of us. Whonet has become a tool that millions of people benefit form. Dr O'Brien always gave me the best advice, at the appropriate time. His kindness was admirable. In Venezuela in 1992 during a Military Coup, he came to my home to meet my newborn baby! how can i express all I feel for him? I will pray for the family.”

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