James P. O’Brien, Of Winthrop, Hudson, NH, and Acton ME, passed away on August 31, 2023 at the age of 89. Born in Boston, he was the beloved son of the late James H. and Catherine (Tierney) O’Brien. He was a longtime resident of Winthrop. He was the devoted husband of the late Judith (O’Connor) and the loving father of James J. O’Brien of Hooksett, NH, John F. O’Brien and his wife Sandra of Wilmington and Joseph C. O’Brien of Winthrop. Adored grandfather of James O’Brien and his wife Bridget, Joseph O’Brien and his wife Emily, John O’Brien and fiancée Christine Caulfield, Christopher O’Brien, and partner Florentina Gutierrez, and two great grandchildren, Nora, and James O’Brien. He was the dear brother of the late Ethel (O’Brien) Cullity of Medford. James was also survived by many nieces and nephews.
He graduated from Boston English High School and Bay State College until he volunteered for service in 1953 and served as active duty until 1961. He attended US Naval Training 1st Regiment - Company 207 in Bainbridge, MD., and Submarine School -Class 114 at the US Submarine Base, New London, Connecticut in 1954. James served as a crew member on the U.S.S. Redfin 272.
Upon leaving the Navy, he worked for Eversource for 38 yrs, and resided in Winthrop, Hudson NH, and Acton ME. He was an elected officer and Treasurer of Local 392 Boston- Utility Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO (UWUA) and was an active member of the US Submarine Veterans – Marblehead Base. His greatest enjoyments in life were being on the water with his family and friends.
Visiting hours will be held in the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St. Winthrop, on Mon. September 11, between 9-11AM. A Funeral Mass will follow in St Michael the Archangel Parish at 11:30AM, followed by a gathering at the Cottage Park Yacht Club (CPYC) after the Mass. Relatives and friends are invited. Burial will take place in St. Patrick Cemetery 71 Derry Rd, Hudson NH on Tues, September 12 at 11:30AM. Please go directly to the cemetery and meet at the entrance. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Viking Pride Foundation PO Box 37 Winthrop, MA. 02152.