John Patrick O’Brien; beloved husband and best friend for 42 years of Beverly nee Mock; loving father of Kevin (Katherine) and Michael; devoted son of the late Patrick and Josie; cherished brother of Patrick (Joan), Eileen (Bob) Hageman, Maureen (Tom) Hellstern and Margaret; special uncle of Kelly (Patrick), Patrick, Claire, Brendan, and Ian; great uncle to Brayden and Makenna. John was a proud member of IUOE 399 and worked for 35 years at Jardine Water Purification Plant for the City of Chicago. John had an infectious smile, was funny, loved a good prank and was truly the kindest person and a cherished friend to many. He was an avid fisherman and a lifelong Notre Dame Fighting Irish football and Chicago White Sox fan. A memorial celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2023, from 6 until 10 PM at The Fairway Banquets, 6676 W. Howard St, Niles.
Gibbons Family Funeral Home, Ltd.
5917 W. Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60634-2618
John P. O’Brien
Tribute Video
Visitation Date
02/25/2023
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02/25/2023
Service Location
Celebration of Life
February 25, 2023 from 6 PM until 10 PM at
The Fairway Banquets
6676 W. Howard St.
Niles, IL
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Thinking of ye all at this sad time
The Walsh family Dromcollogher
Ireland
Thank you so much Deirdre.
Our deepest condolences to Bev and Family, John was such a great guy. We are so sorry to hear the news. God Bless.
Very sorry for your loss, god bless him.
Our sincere condolences to Beverley, Kevin & Michael, and Patrick, Eileen, Maureen, Margaret & the extended O’Brien family, in the sad loss of your beloved John. May he rest in peace in the Land where there is no pain, with Josie & Pat & all our loved ones. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
With love, from,
Mary & Paud Evans (Kerry & Kildare)
Thank you Mary & Paudy.
Very sorry to hear of John’s passing. My condolences to his wife and sons.
May he Rest In Peace.
Please accept our sympathy and condolences on John’s passing. He was a wonderful man and good friend. Love & friendship to Bev Kevin & Michael.
Pat & Julie Joyce
Sincere sympathies on Johnny’s passing to Beverly,Kevin,Michael,Catherine and his siblings Pat,Eileen,Maureen and Margaret..
No doubt he will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends.His parents Pat and Josie welcomed him with open arms in Heaven..
Thank you Gerard, Mary & family. Thank you for thinking of us at this difficult time. You bet Pat & Josie were waiting for him. All the best & thank you for thinking of our family.
Deepest sympathies to Beverly, Kevin, Michael, Pat, Eileen, Maureen, Margaret and the extended o Brien family on the very sad passing of your beloved Johnny, May he rest in peace. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad and difficult time.
With lots of love
John and Mary Galvin and family Doonties, Kerry,
Thank you John, Mary & family. We appreciate the prayers. Love Maureen & the O’Brien family
Sorry for your loss may he rest in peace