Mr. David L. O'Brien Sr.

Mr. David L. O’Brien, Sr., passed away on Friday evening, February 10, 2017, surrounded by his loving family, in the home that he built. Born in Pittsfield on August 6, 1944 the son of William J. and Kathrine Londergan O’Brien, he was a 1962 graduate of Pittsfield High School. After High School, Mr. O’Brien completed a 5-year Carpenter Apprentice program. A cabinet maker by trade, he became a member of the Carpenters Union Local #108 and started working at C. M. Goodrich & Son. During his 54-year career, he worked for Joseph Francese, David Tierney Construction and other Union Contractors. Dave also owned O’Brien’s Custom Woodworking and the former O’Bie’s Package and Variety on Dawes Ave. He was a model train enthusiast since a young age and built a model train layout at his home for his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed classic cars and traveling, especially his trips to Cape Cod and to Florida, where he would visit family and friends and attend Red Sox spring training games. He was an avid fan of both the Boston Red Sox and the Green Bay Packers. Dave was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church and a former communicant of the former St. Mary the Morning Star Church. He was a 30-year member of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge 272 and past trustee, a member of the Irish American Organization of Berkshire County and of the Polish Falcons of America Nest 580. Mr. O’Brien is survived by his wife, Diane M. O’Brien (Gaudette), whom he married on July 4, 1973. He also leaves his three children, David L. O’Brien, Jr. of Pittsfield, Theresa M. Trietiak and her husband, Craig, of Halfmoon, NY and Sara E. O’Brien of St. Petersburgh, FL; a sister, Lynne O’Neill-Sebby of Ft. Myers, FL and two grandchildren, Allie and Drew Trietiak as well as many loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was pre-deceased by his brother, William J. O’Brien. Funeral Notice: Funeral services for Mr. David L. O’Brien, Sr. will be Friday, February 17, 2017, at 9 a.m. from the Dwyer Funeral Home, 776 North St., Pittsfield MA with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 am at Sacred Heart Church celebrated by Rev. Michael Bernier, pastor. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home will be Thursday, February 16, 2017 from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Jimmy Fund, care of the Dwyer Funeral Home, in his memory. DONATIONS CANNOT BE MADE ONLINE, but may be made through the Dwyer Funeral Home.

Mr. David L. O'Brien Sr.

August 6, 1944 - February 10, 2017