Ruth M. O'Brien Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ruth M. O'Brien of Roxbury, New York, born in Butte, Montana, who passed away on September 8, 2024 at the age of 92. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth M. O'Brien to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her sister Donna; her husband Mike; her son James; her grandson Ian O'Brien; and her parents, James Finlen and Ruth Finlen.
She is survived by: her children, Michael C. O'Brien, III (Connie) of Floral Park, NY, Margaret Greason (Bill) of New York, NY, Thomas J. O'Brien (Laura) of Roxbury, NY, William P. O'Brien (Ann Marie) of Rockville Centre, NY and Ellen Bryceland (Chuck) of Bronxville, NY.; and her brothers, James and William Finlen. She is also survived by twelve loving grandchildren, one great grandchild.
Visitation was held on Friday, September 13th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Sunday, September 15th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Monday, September 16th 2024 at 10:30 AM at the Saint Margaret of Cortona (452 W 260th St, Bronx, NY 10471).
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to an organization close to Roostie's heart, CAMBA, http://www.camba.org. or the organization that kept her safe from harm for years, the Roxbury Volunteer Fire Department – PO Box 514, Roxbury, NY 12474. Calling Hours: 2 to 5 pm, Sunday, September 15, 2024, Mass: 10:30 am, Monday, September 16, 2024 at St. Margaret's of Cortona Church, Riverdale, NY, In Lieu of Flowers: Contributions may be made to CAMBA, http://www.camba.org. or The Roxbury Volunteer Fire Department – PO Box 514, Roxbury, NY 12474.
