O’BRIEN, Paul Kevin “O’Bie” of West Roxbury, formerly of Arlington, January 7, 2017 from complications of Alzheimer’s. Husband and best friend for over 55 years to Mary (O’Malley) of Dedham. Proud father of Michael and his wife Kathy of Franklin, Kevin and his wife Moira of Bridgewater, Dan and his wife Laura of No. Attleboro, Maureen and her husband Dan Molloy of Franklin, and Christine of Dedham, formerly of West Roxbury. Dearest Grandpa to 11 grandchildren: Matthew, Shauna, Brendan, Patrick, William, Maggie and Daniel O’Brien, John, Katie, Daniel, and Thommy Molloy. Brother of the late Sgt. John “Jack” O’Brien (MSP) of Cambridge and Janet O’Brien Morris of Bedford. Brother-in-law of Barbara (O’Malley) and Dr. Joseph Orsi of Walpole and Yvonne O’Brien of Cambridge. Loving uncle of Michael Orsi and many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY, Saturday, January 14th. at 10:30am. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa Church at 11:30am. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery. Late Korean War Veteran, USAF. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to Alzheimer’s Assoc. 480 Pleasant St. Watertown, MA 02472 www.alz.org/donate.
Kevin as he was known to his relatives and friends in Arlington was the son of Helen (Burns) and Frank O'Brien of Arlington and the son-in-law of Margaret and John O'Malley of Brookline. He was a graduate of Arlington High School Class of 1950 and Boston University Class of 1958. After graduation, he worked for O'Brien and Russell and for the next 40 years he was one of the well known and respected members of the Insurance industry, including Boston Branch Manager of Reliance Insurance Co. and Manager of Murphy Insurance Agency of Hudson retiring in 1997.
Paul was a loving and generous man who loved spending time with his family and friends swimming in Hull and Siesta Key - Golfing with Kenney, Bill, and Jerry - But most of all the times he spent with his Mary.
The family of Paul wishes to thank the nurses and personnel of the Riverbend Nursing and Rehab of Natick for their kindness.