Death Notice of Rev. Msgr. John O’Brien

Death Notice of a Priest-O’Brien, Rev. Msgr. JohnOFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR
DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN

310 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, New York 11215 ● 718.399.5990 ● FAX: 718.399.5934

E-mail: curia@diobrook.org

Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn, regrets to inform you of the death of Reverend Monsignor John H. O’Brien, a retired priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn. Monsignor O’Brien was born on July 28, 1935, in New York, was ordained to the Priesthood on June 2, 1962, and died, Monday, August 30, 2021.

Monsignor O’Brien served the Diocese of Brooklyn as Pastor of the parishes of Saint Benedict Labre (Richmond Hill), and Saint Francis Xavier (Brooklyn), Administrator of the parish of Sacred Heart Chapel (Brooklyn), Temporary Administrator of Saint Bartholomew (East Elmhurst), Parochial Vicar of the Parishes of Epiphany (Brooklyn) and The Cathedral Basilica of Saint James (Brooklyn), and was in residence at Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Jamaica).

He served as the Diocesan Spanish Apostolate Coordinator, Diocesan Spanish Advisory Board Member and Diocesan Spanish Congregation Chairman. Additionally, Monsignor O’Brien served as a member of the Diocesan Presbyteral Council. He was named Prelate of Honor in 1988.

The arrangements are as follows:

WAKE:      Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

88-19 Parsons Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11432
Tel: (718) 739-0241

Thursday, September 2, 2021
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

VIGIL:   Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

88-19 Parsons Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11432
Tel: (718) 739-0241

Thursday, September 2, 2021
7:30 PM

FUNERAL: Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

88-19 Parsons Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11432
Tel: (718) 739-0241

Friday, September 3, 2021
10:30 AM

BURIAL: Saint John’s Cemetery

Middle Village, New York

Please pray for the repose of his soul and for the consolation of his family and friends. May he rest in the peace of Christ, the Risen Lord.

If you wish to send condolences, please mail to his niece, Patrice A. Ruscigno, 445 Berkshire Road, Southbury, Connecticut 06488.

Reverend Monsignor Steven J. Aguggia, J.C.L.
Chancellor