John A. "Ob" O'Brien's obituary , Passed away on November 11, 2025 in Cranston, Rhode Island

John A. "Ob" O'Brien

November 11, 2025

Cranston, Rhode Island

John A. "Ob" O'Brien's obituary , Passed away on November 11, 2025 in Cranston, Rhode Island

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Iannotti Funeral Home

Share

John A. "Ob" O'Brien

November 11, 2025

Cranston, Rhode Island

Are you a family member?

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

John A. O'Brien Obituary

The passing of John A. O'Brien of Cranston, Rhode Island leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on November 11, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire his loved ones, keeping John's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While his presence may be gone, his impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John C. O'Brien and Grace O'Brien (Girardi); and his sisters, Grace Shulz, Ruth McElhiney and Lucille K. Hall.

He is survived by: his sister Elizabeth McGarry of Cranston.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in John's memory to the Parkinson's Foundation (Parkinsons.Org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Iannotti Funeral Home



Add a photo or a video

There is no photo or video of John A. O'Brien.
Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute.

Add a photo

Sympathy messages

Would you like to offer John A. O'Brien’s loved ones a condolence message? Write your message of sympathy today.

500 CHARACTERS

Tue

Nov 18

Visitation

Iannotti Funeral Home
2000 Nooseneck Hill Rd, Coventry, RI 02816

Tue

Nov 18

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Augustine Church
20 Old Rd, Providence, RI 02908

Family member

Solidarity program

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

Authorize the original obituary

  • Lets us publish the full obituary text along with the original picture.
  • Helps people recognize John A. O'Brien and express their condolences more easily.
  • No advertising will be displayed on this page.
Authorize the original