Beloved husband to the late Kitty. Loving father to Kevin and his wife Marina, Kathryn O’Brien, Karen McLaughlin and her husband John, Jim and his wife Marilyn, Rich and his wife Kathleen, Annie Glynn and her late husband Bob.
Cherished Pop to 18 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Fond brother to Mary Zickmund and Richard O’Brien. Predeceased by his brother Thomas and his wife Marion and Raymond.
Dear brother-in-law to Deanna, Colleen, Ann Buscarello and Patricia Kavanagh.
Uncle to many nieces and nephews and friend to many.
He served his country as a Sergeant in the US Marine Corp from 1952-1955.
He was a man devoted to his family and a career which he loved as a proud Lieutenant of the FDNY Engine Company 35 for over 30 years.
He enjoyed endless hours working out at the gym, playing golf, watching his favorite sports teams and old movies on TV. He was an avid reader and was known to carry a book with him wherever he went.
He will be missed by all who loved him.
Reposing at Casimir Funeral Home, 4839 Nesconset Highway, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 from 7-9 PM and Thursday, October 27, 2022 from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. The funeral mass is on Friday October 28, 2022 at 10 AM at the Chapel at St. Charles Hospital, 200 Belle Terre Rd, Port Jefferson, NY 11777. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 3442 Route 112, Coram, NY 11727.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Herbert's name to the FDNY Burn Center or to a charity of your choice.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.CasimirFuneralHome.com for the O'Brien family.
