William O"Brien

William E. O’Brien, 79, Dunnellon, died Saturday, August 25, 2012 in Ocala, FL.  He was born in Elmhurst, NY and moved to Dunnellon in 1996.

He retired in 1991 as vice president of Warner-Lambert with 36 years of service.  He was a U.S. Army veteran, member of the Knights of Columbus, a graduate of St. John’s University, Queens, NY for both undergraduate and his MBA.  He was a professor of Finance at Montclair College, Montclair, NJ and Rutgers University, Newark, NJ; he did volunteer work at Overlook Hospital, Summit, NJ and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Citrus Springs, FL.

He was an avid golfer, NY Yankee fan, he enjoyed his trips to Ireland and France, especially Paris; enjoyed cruising, gourmet food, was a gourmet chef, a connoisseur of fine wine, watching jeopardy, attending Broadway plays, listening to Irish Folk Music and spending quality time with his Family, especially his Grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years Patricia, Son: Kevin (Lisa) O’Brien, Skillman, NJ, and Daughter: Susan (Kenneth) O’Brien, Linden, NJ; Sister: Peggy O’Brien, Elmhurst, NY, Grandchildren Anna, Grace and Michael O’Brien and a niece, Marianne Fontana, daughter of Edmund and Mary O’Brien.  Mr. O’Brien was predeceased by his brother Edmund O’Brien.

A Memorial Mass is scheduled for 10:00 am, Saturday, September 29, 2012 at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Citrus Springs, FL.  Inurnment will be scheduled at a later date at The Calvary Cemetery, Queens, NY.

In lieu of flowers the Family requests donations in the memory of Mr. O’Brien to The St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN  38105

Online condolences may be offered at robertsofdunnellon.com - Roberts Funeral Home, Dunnellon entrusted with arrangements.