Charles B. O'Brien Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

DANVERS- Charles Bernard O’Brien, Jr., 75 passed away peacefully on October 11, 2016 at Salem Hospital. His wife of 51 years, Joanne (Pydynkowski) O’Brien, and their three children were by his side. Charlie was born to the late Charles and Catherine (DeCoff) O’Brien and resided in Danvers for most of his life. He graduated from Holten High School in 1959 then attended Wentworth Institute of Technology to study engineering. Charlie was a proud veteran and was honorably discharged after serving in the United States Army stationed overseas in Korea. Charlie spent most of his career in the shipping and trucking industry, as a driver for UPS and then as an engineer for FEDEX during the start-up years of the company. He remained employed with FEDEX in various management roles for 25 years. After retiring, and through his love of golf, he became a certified golf club maker and started a business making and repairing golf clubs for several local country clubs. Charlie loved skiing, boating and traveling with his wife, family and many close friends. He was a long-time member of the Penguins Ski Club in Bartlett, NH, and served as Treasurer for many years. He was also a member of Captain’s Country Club in Brewster, MA and the Polish Club in Danvers. In addition to his wife, Joanne, he is survived by his children, Kelley O’Brien of Salem, Stephen O’Brien and his wife, Domini of Brewster and Shannon O’Brien of Danvers, two siblings, Paul O’Brien of Webster and Rosemary Sweeney of TN, five grandchildren, Ashley Hooley and her husband Keith, Steffen Zellars, Elizabeth, Christian and Meagan O’Brien and three great grandchildren, Seamus and Murphy O’Brien and Liam Hooley as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Michael O’Brien. He will be dearly missed, and we will always cherish the time we he had with this incredible man. Funeral service will start at 8:15AM, Saturday, October 15, 2016 at C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers, followed by his Funeral Mass at 9AM in Saint Mary of the Annunciation Church, 24 Conant St., Danvers. Visiting hours are Friday from 4-7PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Charles’ name to Northeast Arc, 6 Southside Rd, Danvers, MA, 01923.

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Charles B. O'Brien Jr.

April 13, 1941 - October 11, 2016