Jay O'Brien's obituary , Passed away on July 20, 2025 in Roseland, New Jersey

Jay O'Brien

August 11, 1954 - July 20, 2025 (70 years old)

Roseland, New Jersey

Jay O'Brien's obituary , Passed away on July 20, 2025 in Roseland, New Jersey

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Shook-Farmer Funeral Home

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Jay O'Brien

August 11, 1954 - July 20, 2025 (70 years old)

Roseland, New Jersey

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Jay O'Brien Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on July 20, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Jay O'Brien (Roseland, New Jersey). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard O'Brien and Marguerite O'Brien. He is survived by: his wife Jane M. O'Brien; his children, Kaitlin O'Brien (Michael Ressalei) and John O'Brien; his granddaughters, Maggie and Emma; and his siblings, Richard O'Brien (Lee), Jane Brown (Ken), Donald O'Brien (Jane), Justin O'Brien (Maria) and Margie Kennelly (Michael). He is also survived by in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and lifelong friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jay's memory to St. Peter's Preparatory School at spprep.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Shook-Farmer Funeral Home



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July 23, 2025

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Thu

July 24

Visitation

Shook-Farmer Funeral Home
45 Roseland Ave, Roseland, NJ 07068

Fri

July 25

Mass

St. Aloysius Church
219 Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell, NJ 07006

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