James O'Brien
Of West Newton, formerly of Needham, April 20. Born in County Galway, Ireland. Sadly missed by his loving family Joan T. (Healy) O'Brien, Jimmy O'Brien of West Newton, Dennis O'Brien and his wife Suzanne of Watertown, Liz O'Brien of Belmont, and her fiance Stephen Mathews. Loving grandfather of Devin and Luke O'Brien. Brother of Pat O'Brien of Chestnut Hill, Jack O'Brien of Pinehurst, NC, Frank O'Brien of Waban, Mary Saul of County Meath, Ireland, Bridgett Egner of Tiburon, CA, Stephen O'Brien of Waltham, Christy O'Brien of County Galway, Ireland, Anne McDonnell of County Mayo, Ireland, and the late Thomas O'Brien. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave. (Exit 19B off Rte. 128) NEEDHAM, Wednesday at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Joseph's Church, Needham, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 p.m. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery, Needham. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in James' memory to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline MA 02445. Late dedicated member and supporter of the Irish Cultural Center, Canton.