Mr. Stephen J. O'Brien

STEPHEN J. O’BRIEN BELOVED HUSBAND, FATHER, SON, AND GRANDFATHER LOWELL--Stephen J. O’Brien, aged 61, passed away peacefully in his sleep Thursday morning, March 16, 2017, beloved husband of Cheryl A. (Quattrochi) O’Brien. Married 39 years on May 6, 2016. Stephen was born in Lowell on February 10, 1956, the son of James J. and Patricia (Longtin) O’Brien of Lowell. Stephen attended and graduated from Lowell High School in 1974. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Lawrence and in Lowell as a letter carrier for 16 years. Prior to that he was employed at Textron Systems Corp. in Wilmington, MA as a printer for 10 years. Stephen was a member of the local NACL Branch 25 Letter Carriers of Tewksbury, MA. He was a member of the Chelmsford Elk Lodge #2310 in his early years. Then at the Lowell Elk Lodge #87 for many years. Stephen enjoyed playing golf, especially with his brother Paul on Sundays, but most of all he enjoyed and lived for his grandchildren. Besides his wife, Cheryl, and his parents he is survived by his two sons, Stephen Jr and his wife Lynne A. (Sawyer) of Chelmsford, formally of Lowell, and Shawn J. and friend Kathy M. Hart of Lowell. Three brothers, James O’Brien Jr. of Lowell, David O’Brien and his wife Kendra of Dracut and Paul O’Brien and his wife Sheila of Dracut. Two granddaughters , Rylee A. and Meagan G. O’Brien, also a father and mother-in-law Joseph and Maureen Quattrochi of Lowell. A sister-in-law Gail Bonin and husband Robert of Lowell. A dear friend Susan Greenwood O’Brien of Dracut, several nieces and nephews and the brother-in-law of the late Cathy Stowell, who passed away on May 31, 2015. O’BRIEN – In Lowell, March 16, 2017 at his home. Stephen J. O’Brien aged 61, the beloved husband of Cheryl A. (Quattrochi) O’Brien for 39 years. Family and friends may call at the FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 105 Moore Street, Lowell, on MONDAY from 4 until 8pm. Mr. O’Brien’s Funeral will begin on TUESDAY MORNING at 8:45 am from the funeral home, followed by his Funeral Mass at 10 AM at St. Margaret’s Church, 374 Stevens Street, Lowell. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Tewksbury. As an expression of sympathy, Stephen’s family has asked that donations be made or flowers in his memory. Donations may be made to Lowell General Hospital, Main Campus, c/o Philanthropy, 295 Varnum Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS 978-459-9222 www.faymccabe.com

Mr. Stephen J. O'Brien

February 10, 1956 - March 16, 2017