Bobby is one of 6 children born to John and Patricia O'Brien. He is a native New Yorker born in The Bronx. Bobby is survived by his siblings Dennis, John, Paul, James and sister Jeaninne Tomala.
In addition to his siblings and wife, Sharon, he is survived by 4 children, Nicole, Christopher, Danny and Tara as well as 4 grandchildren, Brenden, Emily, Mia and Kyle.
Although Bobby was only 56 years old when God called him, he managed to live a full and interesting life. Bobby loved music, was a self taught guitarist and an advid lover of music. He started dancing at family weddings and parties when he was 4 years old. In the 80's he began partnering with others dancing and spent alot of time with friends and family in various clubs in New York. One of his favorite stories was the chance meeting of Gloria Gainer in one such club and disco dancing with her.
After 37 years of being a New Yorker, he moved after a near fatal accident, with his partents to South Florida. Here, in 1991, he met his current wife. The chance meeting on September 4, 1991 resulted in a marriage a year later to Sharon.
Bobby will be remembered for the deep love he had for his family, children and wife. He was an intelligent, talented, loving person. He saw only the good in others and had a unique quality of instant forgiveness for everyone, no matter what the circumstance.
While Bobby will be missed forever by many, he leaves us with beautiful memories of a life full of passon for music, dance and most importantly, love.
When we leave this earth we will find Bobby amoung God's children sitting and petting the white tigers.
A MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD:
Friday, April 15, 2011 6:00pm
Calvary Chapel Sawgrass 1775 S Flamingo Rd, Davie, Fl 33325
954- 424-8046 Calvarysawgrass.org
PLEASE JOIN US IN THE CELEBRATION OF BOBBY'S LIFE !