May 27, 2016, age 89, beloved husband of Frances (nee Forsyth) O’Brien; loving father of William E. O’Brien and Elizabeth F. O’Brien; adored grandfather of Katherine G. (David) Thomann, Sara E. O’Brien and Jordan T. Wesley; beloved “Dad” to Linda M. O’Brien; brother of the late Frances M. and John M. O’Brien; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated from Christ the King R.C. Church, 30 Lamarck Dr., Amherst, NY 14226 on Saturday, June 4th at 9:30 AM. Please assemble at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice Buffalo, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227 or the Alzheimer’s Association of WNY, 2805 Wehrle Dr., #6, Williamsville, NY 14221. Arrangements by Dengler, Roberts, Perna Funeral Home, East Amherst, NY.