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.
Visitation was held on Saturday, July 26th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home (30351 Dequindre Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48083). A celebration of life was held on Saturday, July 26th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
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).