James K. O’Brien
James K. O’Brien, beloved husband, son and brother, age 58, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Everett, Massachusetts on Wednesday, May 19, 2020. James, known as “Jim” or “Jimmy” to his friends and family, was born on May 23, 1961 in Lynn, Massachusetts to James E. O’Brien and Norene T. O’Brien. Jim, along with his two sisters, Kim-Marie (O’Brien) Phelan and Nerine (O’Brien) Sullivan, grew up in Marblehead, Massachusetts, which helped foster Jim’s great love of the ocean. Growing up in Marblehead, Jim enjoyed outings in the summer on his beloved Donzi motor boat, along with scuba diving and fishing. During his younger years, Jim’s mother would often refer to her son, Jimmy, as “Huck Finn”, as Jimmy, along with his childhood friend, John Perry, would often go off on local “adventures” that would always result in great stories to tell friends and family, and at times a visit to the “ER”. Jim was also a proficient skier, car and motorcycle enthusiast, enjoying rides on his Harley and drives in his Dodge Challenger automobile. Jim was a builder by trade, working along with his Father, James E. O’Brien, building custom homes on the North Shore. Later, Jim became a member of the Carpenters Union, where he finished out his career.
Jim met the love of his life and his best friend, his wife, Faith (Morelli) O’Brien back in 1995. Faith and Jim thereafter married on June 7, 2000 and were about to celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary this June 2020. Jim and Faith resided at their home in Everett, Massachusetts, along with Jim’s beloved rescue dogs, “Chico” and “Daisy” and Faith’s niece, Celeste Morelli. Jim and his wife, Faith enjoyed spending time with family and friends, traveling and dining out together as a couple.
Jim was an extremely loving and caring individual, with an engaging smile and infectious personality, who was beloved by all who knew him. Jim will be greatly missed and remembered with deep affection by his friends and family. In addition to his loving wife, Faith, Jim is survived by his mother, Norene O’Brien of Marblehead; his son, James John Wright of Burlington, VT.; his sisters: Kim-Marie Phelan of Marblehead and her husband, Mark O’Connor and Nerine Sullivan of Andover and her husband Timothy Sullivan; his nieces and nephews: Brittany O’Neil, Joshua O’Neil, Patrick Phelan and Timothy John Sullivan, Jr. Jim is predeceased by his father, James E. O’Brien.
All are invited to attend a Memorial Service for James on Thursday, June 25, 2020 from 9am-11am with a prayer service to begin at 11am in Boston Cremation, 287 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148.
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Avenue, Salem, Massachusetts 01970.
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So sorry praying for everyone. Faith I am always her for you and love you so much.
Hon I’m so sorry.. I dont have words. love you feel free.to visit when travel is safer. Beach is always Peaceful you are most welcome.
Oh Faith, I am so very sorry….
Faith, I’m so sorry for your loss,my thoughts & prayers are with you ❤️
Faith,
I am so sorry . My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Faith
So sorry for your loss.
Hugs
Crissy Moore
Faith I’m sorry for your lost.
Love from me, and from Laura, Philip and Brian.
I’m so sorry for your loss and his families loss . Thoughts and prayers for you and your family
Faith and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Are prayers are with you. Love paul Tootie and Family
Faith and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Are prayers are with you. Love Paul and Tootie Clarke and Family
Dear Faith, so sorry for you, I can’t even imagine the pain your feeling. May he Rest In Peace. Ed and I send our heartfelt condolences
Oh Faith, I’m so very sorry. I’ll be thinking of you
Dear Faith, I’m so very sorry for your unimaginable loss. I have been praying for you daily and wishing I could take your pain away….Jim was a lucky man having you for his wife! My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Dear Faith,
I was so sad to hear of your loss. I miss you. Much love
Kim i am so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences. The Kilroys. Across from the garden center. Bless him and your family at this difficult time. Sending love and hugs. Moe
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Faith, I was shocked to hear, and so very sorry for your loss! Wish I could help ease your pain. Praying for you and sending you love.
Faith , I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Love ,
Darlene Hornblower
Faith I am truly so for your loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you at time
Faith,
I am so very sorry about the loss of your husband. You be gentle with yourself.
Hugs, lucille
(Jayne’s friend)
Norene, Kim and Patrick. I remember his larger than life smile and laugh, at pool parties on Liberty Ln. My thoughts and prayers are with you
My deepest sympathy for your loss so sorry to hear about husband my thoughts are with you at this time
Faith, we are truly sorry for the loss of your husband Jim, may he rest in eternal peace, our continued prayers, and condolences.. ❤ ❤
Oh my Faith! Words can’t describe my sorrow for you. Jim will be watching over you as an angel. He was a great guy and will be sorely missed. I love you and always here for a lending shoulder to cry on or an ear to scream in!! Hang tight my friend!!
Oh Faith, I am so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine your heartbreak. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
With sympathy,
Kelley Penta
My heartfelt prayers go out to you and the family for a soul lost way to early in life. Jimmy was a great guy a man with a heart of gold and a smile that would light up a room may he rest in peace out of pain and home at last.
Faith I’m so sorry . I have no words just know I’m thinking of you . Sending lots of hugs , love & prayers
Faith, I’m so very sorry for your unimaginable loss. My heart goes out to you and the family. You are in my prayers.
Dear Faith,
I just learned of Jim’s passing today. So very sorry for your loss. In my thoughts and prayers.
Great guy , underappreciated in life to the point it broke his heart. He poured his soul into that garden Center only to die months later, forgotten with a sore body, given empty promises of raises and trucks only to be fired, and having his disability case swept under the rug by his own attorneys. Jim always did it the hard way. The honest way, and he probably loves you more than you love yourself even in death. He was a great father.