December 5, 2012
December 5, 2012
Harry, Thanks for all the wonderful memories. Love you always and miss you. Terry
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Harry O'Brien, 76 years old, born on June 16, 1934, and passed away on December 5, 2010. We will remember him forever.
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December 5, 2012
December 5, 2012
I can't believe that it's been 2 years today that you went to a better place. I miss and think about you everyday.
December 5, 2012
December 5, 2012
WE SURE MISS HARRY ON THE BUSHWICK BUDDIES WEB SITE. WE WERE NEIGHBORS ON CENTRAL AVENUE AS KID"S . I PRAY
FOR GOD"S COMFORT TO ALL THE FAMILY MEMBERS. NICK
FOR GOD"S COMFORT TO ALL THE FAMILY MEMBERS. NICK
June 17, 2012
June 17, 2012
Happy Birthday, Harry! You are in our thoughts and prayers.
June 16, 2012
June 16, 2012
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY IRISH BUDDY FROM BUSHWICK...
You were a special man who contributed much to make BB's the site it had become............You are missed.
Fondly, Eileen
You were a special man who contributed much to make BB's the site it had become............You are missed.
Fondly, Eileen
June 16, 2012
June 16, 2012
Harry, You are in our thoughts and hearts every day. Happy Birthday. Miss you. My love always, Terry
June 16, 2012
June 16, 2012
Happy Birthday Dad. Enjoy Heaven we all miss you!
June 16, 2012
June 16, 2012
HARRY , WE ALL MISS YOU AT BUSHWICK BUDDIES,ESPECALLY YOUR DAILY INPUT AND WIT. GOD BLESS YOU . YOUR FRIEND FROM BROOKLYN, NICK
June 16, 2012
June 16, 2012
HARRY, YOU ARE MISSED BY ALL, MAY GOD CONFORT YOUR FAMILY, LOVED ONES AND ALL YOUR FRIENDS, AM HAVING TROBLE ACCESSING THE SITE BUT FINALLY GOT ON HERE TO POST THIS, LOVE, PRAYERS AND GOD BLESS,
December 5, 2011
December 5, 2011
To My wonderful, loving husband, Harry, I miss you my darling. You are with us always. Love Terry
December 5, 2011
December 5, 2011
Harry.....you know how we would share Coney Island stories.
the food, the rides, beach......I bet Heaven is almost
as thrilling. Am I right ?
the food, the rides, beach......I bet Heaven is almost
as thrilling. Am I right ?
December 5, 2011
December 5, 2011
I MISS MY GOOD FRIEND HARRY. I THINK OF HARRY A LOT DURING THE YEAR. GOD BLESS YOU HARRY. YOUR FRIEND, NICK GREGORIO
December 5, 2011
December 5, 2011
You were the best father a person could hope to get on this world. I miss you greatly every day. Happy 1st Anniversary in Heaven.
December 5, 2011
December 5, 2011
Harry, You are greatly missed on Bushwickbuddies, your presence was always a plus. I like to think that your spirit is with us, as your name has been spoken many times. Who can forget that cute tyke on the infamous Brooklyn horse.
Your "Irish friend" misses you....Rest In Peace
Your "Irish friend" misses you....Rest In Peace
December 5, 2011
December 5, 2011
I wish we had more time, my love to you and my son Kade. Always, Edward O'Brien
June 16, 2011
June 16, 2011
Happy Birthday, Honey. We miss you and think of you every day. We remember all the good times we had. Love You Always.
June 16, 2011
June 16, 2011
Happy Birthday, Harry! May you be at peace with the Lord.
June 16, 2011
June 16, 2011
Happy Birthday in Heaven, Harry
You are missed but most importantly never forgotten
May you Rest in Peace, my Irish buddy...
You are missed but most importantly never forgotten
May you Rest in Peace, my Irish buddy...
June 16, 2011
June 16, 2011
happy birthday uncle harry..... you are forever missed. we have wonderful memories. love you.
pattie john and dom bellissimo
pattie john and dom bellissimo
January 2, 2011
January 2, 2011
Harry was a friend to everyone ... his wild Irish blarney will be missed by everyone who knew him. We lived across the street from each other but since he was 8 or 9 and I was only 2, our paths didn't cross until many years later when he joined us at Bushwick Buddies. He instantly became one of the most popular buddies and returned that friendship to everyone. Catch up with Anthony and David.
December 12, 2010
December 12, 2010
I will always remember Harry for his "Irish" wit. He had that special gift of making you laugh & see the humorous side of the situation. I will cherish the times that Harry, Terry, Don & I shared.
Sue Smith
Sue Smith
December 12, 2010
December 12, 2010
Don Smith ... Life Time Friend
Harry and I have been good friends for over 60 yers. Everyone should have a friend like Harry. He put a spark of true friendship into my life. I will never, ever forget him.
Harry and I have been good friends for over 60 yers. Everyone should have a friend like Harry. He put a spark of true friendship into my life. I will never, ever forget him.
December 8, 2010
December 8, 2010
Harry, we thought we would have you forever on BB's. It seems like yesterday that you were posting about your childhood in Brooklyn, the people you knew back then, your adventure in the Navy, and your beloved family. God bless you, for the good person you were.
December 8, 2010
December 8, 2010
Uncle Harry,
We have such wonderful memories of you. The laughter, smiles, jokes that you have brought will never be forgotten. You are at PEACE now. Our love and prayers to Aunt Terry, Harry and family.
Love, John Pattie & Dominic Bellissimo
We have such wonderful memories of you. The laughter, smiles, jokes that you have brought will never be forgotten. You are at PEACE now. Our love and prayers to Aunt Terry, Harry and family.
Love, John Pattie & Dominic Bellissimo
December 7, 2010
December 7, 2010
We are so saddened to hear of Harry's death. He was a kind and gentle man. Terry you and your family are in our prayers. Margaret & John Hayes
December 7, 2010
December 7, 2010
Our deepest condolences to Aunt Terry, Cousin Harry and the entire O'Brien Family. You are all in our prayers, Joseph Cullon and Charlotte Haller
December 7, 2010
December 7, 2010
I WAS SADDENED LEARNING OF MY GOOD BUDDY'S PASSING. HARRY AND I LIVED ONE BLOCK AWAY FROM EACH OTHER ON CENTRAL AVENUE AND ALSO WENT TO F.H.M. SCHOOL. WE OFTEN SPOKE OF THE SAME FRIENDS WE HAD ESPECIALLY THE MALONE BROTHERS. HARRY IS GOING TO BE SORELY MISSED ALONG WITH HIS WIT. MAY GOD GIVE COMFORT TO HIS LOVING FAMILY. NICK GREGORIO
December 6, 2010
December 6, 2010
Gene Marksteiner lit a candle on 6th December 2010
We are very saddened by the news of Harry Sr. passing. He will be missed dearly in our phone conversations about the days of playing baseball for the N.H.P. Nat'ls and all the other good times back in the 40's & 50's. Harry will always be in "My Hall of Fame." God Bless. Rest in Peace.
We are very saddened by the news of Harry Sr. passing. He will be missed dearly in our phone conversations about the days of playing baseball for the N.H.P. Nat'ls and all the other good times back in the 40's & 50's. Harry will always be in "My Hall of Fame." God Bless. Rest in Peace.
December 6, 2010
December 6, 2010
Rest easy dear friend.
You will be well remembered, and so missed BB pal
Eleanor Stetson
You will be well remembered, and so missed BB pal
Eleanor Stetson
December 6, 2010
December 6, 2010
We are profoundly sadened by the news of Harry, Sr. passing. Our most recent memory reflects back to the SHS 50th reunion and the basebal stories we shared with the NHP Nationals in the days of sandlot baseball that we played in the 1940's.
May Harry, Sr. rest in peace and God bless you all.
Ron & Ellie (Lachenmayr)Barney
May Harry, Sr. rest in peace and God bless you all.
Ron & Ellie (Lachenmayr)Barney
December 6, 2010
December 6, 2010
Our dear friend. We will miss you terribly. May your soul rest with our Lord. And our love to Terry and family.
Bob & Carol Vilbig
Bob & Carol Vilbig
December 6, 2010
December 6, 2010
I was so saddened to hear of Harry's passing. It was such a shock as it happened so suddenly. May his soul rest in peace with the Lord in heaven. Terry, God bless you and your family. Much love always. Mike and Janis
December 5, 2010
December 5, 2010
I was stunned when I learned the news. Harry was such a gentleman and warm hearted Bushwick Buddy and I thought he’d get past this health problem but it wasn’t to be. I know Harry often spoke of his beloved sister and he will be reunited with her now in their forever home, God speed my friend, you will always be missed.
December 5, 2010
December 5, 2010
harry was a giver.. agiver of his friendship..a giver of a great gameof baseball..nothing but good memories.. i am sorry for his passing.,fred gerken
December 5, 2010
December 5, 2010
MAY GOD GIVE COMFORT TO HIS LOVING FAMILY KNOWING HE'S IN A BETTER PLACE, HE WILL BE MISSED, GOD BLESS YOU ALL,
December 5, 2010
December 5, 2010
We were so sad to learn that our Bushwick Buddy Harry has passed. His wit, and his wisdom will be sorely missed. Our deepest condolences to his wife and family. Take comfort in the fact that we will all be reunited in Heaven. Alan and Sandra Welch
December 5, 2010
December 5, 2010
I'm very sad to learn that a long lost family member has passed. Harry has all the answers now, and is with Harry Sr., Edward, Jack, and all the rest. God Bless his soul, and my condolences to his wife and family.
Edward O'Brien
Edward O'Brien
December 5, 2010
December 5, 2010
I am sorry to hear this sad news. Uncle Harry is in a much better place, without suffering. He is probably talking baseball with our good Lord right now! Aunt Terry, Cousin Harry, and his family, are in our prayers. John and Carla Cullon
December 5, 2010
December 5, 2010
Harry:
God bless you.
Franny
God bless you.
Franny
December 5, 2010
December 5, 2010
Harry, it was an absolute pleasure, may you rest in peace....I'll always remember laughing with you about the "Kosciuszko Horse".
At peace my friend.
At peace my friend.
December 5, 2010
December 5, 2010
We have lost an old friend and neighbor and have nothing but fond memories. He will be sorely missed. God bless you Harry, Pete & Cathy
December 5, 2010
December 5, 2010
God Bless you,Harry.My deepest condolences to your
family and friends.
family and friends.
December 5, 2010
December 5, 2010
As far away as he wound up in life, he wasn't at
all removed from his Coney Island haunts.
What a gentleman! A great man...sympatico to a fault.
Harry, I now charge you with a reconnaissance mission
...check out Heaven for us and if you can muster up
the conviction and can-do attitude that you had
in life, see what you can do for your buddies..greet and welcome them. So long buddy!
all removed from his Coney Island haunts.
What a gentleman! A great man...sympatico to a fault.
Harry, I now charge you with a reconnaissance mission
...check out Heaven for us and if you can muster up
the conviction and can-do attitude that you had
in life, see what you can do for your buddies..greet and welcome them. So long buddy!
December 5, 2010
December 5, 2010
Harry's impact on people is profound. I have been fortunate to know him through the Bushwick Buddies and will not forget his wit, his genuine concern for others and his impish grin! Heaven's gain is our loss. May the O'Brien family receive comfort from the Lord during this difficult time.
December 5, 2010
December 5, 2010
Although Harry and I grew up blocks apart in Bushwick, I didn't have the pleasure of getting acquainted with him until we met on BushwickBuddies. We all became family, sharing our life stories, our pictures and just enjoying the comraderie. Harry shared his joy of his home and the fact that his grandson was nearby, the apple of his Irish eye.........
Harry, you will be sorely missed.
Harry, you will be sorely missed.
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June 20, 2023
June 20, 2023
Dear Dad,
Sorry for the belated birthday wish, we've been having some challenges lately, but we're here now to wish you a happy birthday.
We miss your wit, kindness and wisdom everyday. In between innings , say hi to Uncle Dave , Uncle Bob Vilbig, Uncle Tony Z. and Donny Smith for us.
You are the greatest man I've ever met and mom says greatest husband and I say greatest father of all time.
Love you,
Harry Jr. and Terry
Sorry for the belated birthday wish, we've been having some challenges lately, but we're here now to wish you a happy birthday.
We miss your wit, kindness and wisdom everyday. In between innings , say hi to Uncle Dave , Uncle Bob Vilbig, Uncle Tony Z. and Donny Smith for us.
You are the greatest man I've ever met and mom says greatest husband and I say greatest father of all time.
Love you,
Harry Jr. and Terry
December 5, 2022
December 5, 2022
Another year without you here at my side. I miss you. Always loving, kind and generous, you made life so much better. With all my love, Terry
December 5, 2022
December 5, 2022
Dad,
Here we are on the anniversary of your passing this day in 2010.
We think about you everyday and the great man and loving father and grandfather that you were.
Enjoy your 12 th anniversary in paradise, much love.
Your son,
Harry
Here we are on the anniversary of your passing this day in 2010.
We think about you everyday and the great man and loving father and grandfather that you were.
Enjoy your 12 th anniversary in paradise, much love.
Your son,
Harry
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December 7, 2010
by Carol Casey
Well, I am so sad to say goodbye to Uncle Harry. Uncle Harry was a household name years ago when I was young. Not only was he (first) my father's (Tony Zatto's) best friend from childhood, he then became very good friends with my parents, Carol and Bob Vilbig. I remember Uncle Harry was always so genuine. He *always* had a smile on his face and always ready to share a story or two with us of the good old days. He will be missed very much. May Aunt Terry and "Little" Harry feel the presence of God's love and warmth at this difficult time in their lives. Please know that we have only good memories of this very fine man. We love you and will remember to pray for the family of Harry O'Brien. God Bless you all!
All our love and prayers,
Carol Ann, Bill, Michael and Shannon Casey
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December 7, 2010
by liz guarino
Uncle Harry, always kind, funny, smiling, genuine, happy, making us laugh at any opportunity. You will be missed by all and I am thankful to have called you my Godfather, Uncle Harry. May Aunt Terry and (young) Harry and family find strength and peace in the loving thoughts, acts and prayers of family and friends,
All my love,
Liz, John, Jonathan, and Paul Guarino