James O'Brien Sr. Obituary
James O'Brien Sr. (Westfield, New Jersey), born on December 17, 1930, passed away on October 16, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James O'Brien Sr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Cecilia O'Brien and Edwin O'Brien; his wife Geraldine "Gerri" Morrissey; his son Christopher O'Brien; and his brothers, Edwin, John, Richard and Kevin.
He is survived by: his children, Jim (Karen) of Wilton, Connecticut, Jeff (Kate) of Wall, Nancy (Jim) of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Mark (Sue) of Barnstable, Massachusetts, David (Bonnie) of Downingtown, Pennsylvania, Glenn (Cheryl) of Brick and Sharon (Joe) of Flowery Branch, Georgia; and his daughter-in-law Karen of Wilmington, Delaware..
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Higgins and Bonner Echo Lake Funeral Home (582 Springfield Ave, Westfield, NJ 07090). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, October 23rd 2026 at 11:00 AM at the St. John Vianney RC Church (420 Inman Ave, Colonia, NJ 07067). A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 23rd 2026 at 12:30 PM at the Fairview Cemetery (1100 E Broad St, Westfield, NJ 07091).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you please consider a donation in Jim's memory to one of the following organizations; · US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) 800-698-2411 http://www.cdceportal.va.gov. Parkinsons Foundation, Attn: Donor Relations, 5757 Waterford District Drive, Suite 310, Miami FL 33126. 1-800-473-4636.
