Jean Marie "Jeannie" O'Brien of Malden died on Tuesday, September 18. Raised and educated in Somerville, she was the daughter of the late Richard F. O'Brien Sr. and Jeanette Rose (Hamilton), and step-daughter of the late John "Sham" Loughman.
Jeannie was the dear sister of Richard F. O'Brien, Jr. of Gardner, Gail A. Grungo of Billerica, and Brendan M. Loughman of Gardner. She was the dear aunt of Megan Pagan, Ryan O'Brien, Eric O'Brien, Victoria Leja, Cory O'Brien, Samantha Leja, and Toni C. Grungo. Jeannie was "Auntie" to countless children, and loving God Mother of Shannon Fasanelli. She was the cherished niece of Ruth Hamilton and Joan Thomas, and is survived by many loving great-nieces and great-nephews, and her beloved dog Siera. Also survived by many loving cousins.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford on Monday, September 24 at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in Immaculate Conception Church, 487 Broadway, Everett, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment will be private. Visiting hours Sunday, September 23, from 4 through 8 PM.