CranstonO'Brien, Shawn P., 34, of Pleasant Street, died Tuesday at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the companion of Amy Kaya of Cranston. Born in Providence, a son of Ellen P. (Harvey) O'Brien of North Kingstown and the late Raymond J. O'Brien, he had lived in Providence most of his life before moving to Cranston 2 years ago. Shawn was a talented carpenter, having learned his trade from Albert "Zeke" DiStefano, a well known Rhode Island contractor. He also worked for the Artesani & Sons Roofing Company and Marshall Building Products. Beside his mother, and his companion, he leaves a daughter; Natalia N. Kaya of Cranston, a brother; Daniel J. O'Brien of Warwick, and four sisters; Charlene S. Carnevale of Florida, Karen D. O'Brien of Providence, Shannon D. Swinburne of Exeter, and Erin D. O'Brien of North Kingstown. The funeral will be held Saturday, at 9:00 am, from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in Saint Anthony Church, Plainfield Street, Providence. Burial will be in Saint Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours Friday 4 - 8 pm.
