Charles James O'Brien Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Charles James O'Brien of Madison Heights, Michigan, who passed away on July 16, 2025, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his siblings, Kenneth O'Brien, Donna Bates and Daniel O'Brien. He is survived by: his significant other Elizabeth O'Brien; his children, Beth McHale (Matt McHale) and Kevin O'Brien (Chelsea O'Brien Berg); his grandchildren, Dave McHale, Kendall O'Brien, Delaney O'Brien and Aiden O'Brien; and his sister Ethel Parkes of Bloomfield. He is also survived by his family, friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (http://www.stjude.com.) or to the Clarkston Family Farm (http://www.clarkstonfamilyfarm.com).