Paul J. O’Brien, age 80 of Malden, MA passed away peacefully on July 29, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Paul who grew up in Charlestown, was a longtime resident of Malden. He was a retired electrician and 50-year member of Local 103, IBEW in Boston. Paul was an Air Force Veteran serving in the US and England. He was an active member of the Malden Irish American club and Arlington Men’s club and was a longtime volunteer at the Melrose Wakefield Hospital.
Paul is survived by his wife Carol (Cerullo) O’Brien, sons Daniel O’Brien, Kevin O’Brien and his wife Beth of Groton. Paul is also survived by his grandchildren Alexander and Julia O’Brien and brother Frederic “Buster” O’Brien and his wife Patricia of Mashpee. He was the son of the late Gerald T. O’Brien and Catherine V. (Hayes) O’Brien. He was the loving brother of the late Gerald O’Brien Jr., Robert O’Brien and Carol O’Brien. Paul is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Private services will be held for the immediate family on Tuesday August 4th followed by interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make a memorial donation in Paul’s name to the Melrose Humane Society, PO Box 760668, Melrose, MA 02176.