Mr. O’Brien attended Curtis High School, and then PACE University. He was an entrepreneur in the truest sense of the word and started Austin James in 1970 with partner Sylvia Austin, that went on to become one of the leading brokerage firms on Wall Street. He eventually sold the company and moved to Florida with his family, establishing a culture marble manufacturing company that designed kitchens for Florida’s most prestigious homes. After a period of time, he moved to Marietta, Georgia and went back to his roots in stock trading, establishing Kelli James, an online stock trading firm where he held classes teaching how to buy and sell commodities via home computer. He went on to establish EZ Trade Live, a business that bought and sold computer servers. He worked there until he was physically unable.
James was brave, a fighter that never gave up. He was a devoted husband and loved his family more than anything. He leaves a legacy of courage, strength, and love.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Marguerite O’Brien; his daughters Kelli and her husband Chris Milz, Erin and her husband Dustin Fleishman, Kathleen O’Brien, and Jennifer and her husband Brent Jones; his sons David and his wife MaryLee, Jim and his wife Denise.
He is also survived by his very much loved 14 grandchildren – Austin Fleishman, Cole Fleishman, Parker Milz, Morgan Milz, Ethan Imani, Ayden Imani, Chase Jones, Caden Jones, Connor O’Brien, Logan O’Brien, Kathryn O’Brien, Rachel O’Brien, Josie O’Brien, and Bailey O’Brien.
In addition, he is survived by 4 siblings, Joey O’Brien, John O’Brien, Ginger Marshall, and Patty Creegan, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Charles.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that you consider a donation in James’ name to Esophageal Cancer Action Network (ECAN), www.ecan.org.
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