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Edmund B. O'Brien

1942 - 2023

BORN

1942

DIED

2023

FUNERAL HOME

Peterson-Bassi Chapels - Chicago

6938 West North Avenue

Elmwood Park, Illinois

Edmund O'Brien Obituary

Edmund B. O'Brien; Loving husband of Mary, nee Magrady; Loving son of the late William and Ruth; Beloved father of Michael (Wendy), Daniel (Annette), Terrence (Shanna), Thomas (Catherine), and James (Maggie). Loving grandpa of Liam, James, Grady, Henry, Charlotte, Shane, Cormac, Kate, Cole, Selby, Huck, and Kieran; Dearest brother of the late Maureen (the late Jack) White, the late Chip (JoAnn) and the late John; Best Uncle ever to many nieces and nephews; Legendary coach to countless Royals.

Visitation will be held at Peterson-Bassi Chapels, 6938 W. North Ave, Chicago, on Wednesday, Nov. 15th, 2023, from 4:00p.m. till 8:00p.m. Funeral Mass at Ascension Church, 808 S. East Ave, Oak Park, on Thursday, Nov. 16th at 10:00 am.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Nov. 14, 2023.

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Connie and Harold Bernt

November 16, 2023

Sorry to hear about Ed. Pulled out a Royals booth from 1987
Lovely memories of Dave´s years on the team. Coach excellent!
Meant so much to us to have on his team! Connie Bernt

andrew barry

November 16, 2023

Eddie O Brien was a "good guy" . In the end that is a very important statement ,said only about a few. He will always be remembered for his quick wit and get Irish smile . R I P

Jack Brett

November 15, 2023

With tears in my eyes, I say very sorry for your loss of Eddie to the O'Brien family. I could say that Eddie was the the second best mailman only because I was the first best mailman. (fellow, marine who brought so many laughs during that time) Jack and Nola Brett

Sharon Gallivan

November 15, 2023

Dearest O’Brien family - my sincere condolences for the loss of this amazing man. Eddie is now enjoying his Heavenly inheritance & with our Lord & the many family & friends who have gone before him including my Mark. He will be missed by so many who loved him - we will all be together one day in Paradise with our dear friend. May God bring peace & love to this beautiful family as they gather to celebrate Eddie’s life! I love you!

Tyler Wells

November 14, 2023

Saddened to hear the news, but I know that the entire O´Brien clan can be comforted knowing just how beloved he was - and the positive impact he had on so many people.

Whether he was Coach or Mr. O´Brien to you, it was always a pleasure to chat with him. His love of baseball combined with extraordinary patience resulted in a coach that hundreds were thankful to have had.

Thoughts and love to the entire family, as well as all of his friends - we lost a good one, but he will not be forgotten. RIP

Jeannie Flannery

November 14, 2023

I hope heaven let´s you know how many lives you touched.

You made Oak Park a better place.

With much gratitude and appreciation, thank you.

Peggy and Mike Fox

November 14, 2023

Ed has been a quiet and principled constant in our lives and he will be dearly missed. Our heartfelt sympathy to Mary, Mike, Dan, Terry, Tom, Jim and all the O’Briens.

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Nov

15

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Peterson-Bassi Chapels - Chicago

6938 West North Avenue, Elmwood Park, IL 60707

Nov

16

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Ascension Church

808 S. East Ave, Oak Park, IL

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Peterson-Bassi Chapels - Chicago

6938 West North Avenue, Elmwood Park, IL 60707

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