Matthew Vincent O'Brien, 85, of Point Pleasant, New Jersey passed away on Sunday July 31st, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. After graduating from Kearny High School in 1955, he went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree from Montclair State University. Mr. O'Brien was a beloved teacher and soccer coach at Neptune High School before retiring in 1991. Matthew was very passionate about teaching and was loved and respected by students and staff. He also dedicated over 25 years to the Monmouth Park Race Track where he worked in the rake yard and was a proud member of Teamster Local 469. He was a wine connoisseur and an incredible chef who enjoyed cooking for his friends and family. Matthew enjoyed cruising and travelling around the world with his beloved wife, Catherine. An entertainer extraordinaire, whether it was birthday parties, graduations or wedding celebrations, he never missed out on an opportunity to celebrate in the iconic O'Brien basement. He was a communicant of St. Peter's Church in Point Pleasant Beach where he proudly served as an usher for many years.
Matthew was predeceased by his parents, Matthew and Mary O'Brien. Surviving are, his loving wife of 65 years, Catherine (McCabe) O'Brien; daughters and their husbands, Patricia and Christopher DiRenna of Point Pleasant, Theresa and Thomas Thompson of Seattle, Washington, and Maureen and Robert Swigon of Point Pleasant, son Matthew O'Brien and Parissa Taheri of Culver City, California; and he was the proud grandfather of Megan and her husband Justin, Alison and her fiancé Zachary, Matthew and his fiancé Christina, Jennifer and her husband Kevin, Kristen and her fiancé Ricky, Lauren and Darius; his siblings, Elizabeth and her husband Edward McAlister of Barnegat, Charles and his wife, Nancy O'Brien of West Caldwell, and sister Margaret Spagnolia of Lakewood. We can't forget his best friend, his protector and his "Little Man," his Jack Russell, Reilly, who comforted him and brought him so much joy.
The O'Brien family would like to thank Holisticare Hospice for their kindness and compassionate care throughout this entire process. They will be forever grateful.
Visiting will be on Friday, August 12th from 3 to 7pm at the O'Brien Funeral Home, 505 Burnt Tavern Road, Brick, New Jersey. A funeral mass will be offered at 10 am on Saturday, August 13th, 2022 at St. Peter's RC Church, 406 Forman Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach. Burial will be at St. Anne's Cemetery, Wall, NJ.
Matthew was predeceased by his parents, Matthew and Mary O'Brien. Surviving are, his loving wife of 65 years, Catherine (McCabe) O'Brien; daughters and their husbands, Patricia and Christopher DiRenna of Point Pleasant, Theresa and Thomas Thompson of Seattle, Washington, and Maureen and Robert Swigon of Point Pleasant, son Matthew O'Brien and Parissa Taheri of Culver City, California; and he was the proud grandfather of Megan and her husband Justin, Alison and her fiancé Zachary, Matthew and his fiancé Christina, Jennifer and her husband Kevin, Kristen and her fiancé Ricky, Lauren and Darius; his siblings, Elizabeth and her husband Edward McAlister of Barnegat, Charles and his wife, Nancy O'Brien of West Caldwell, and sister Margaret Spagnolia of Lakewood. We can't forget his best friend, his protector and his "Little Man," his Jack Russell, Reilly, who comforted him and brought him so much joy.
The O'Brien family would like to thank Holisticare Hospice for their kindness and compassionate care throughout this entire process. They will be forever grateful.
Visiting will be on Friday, August 12th from 3 to 7pm at the O'Brien Funeral Home, 505 Burnt Tavern Road, Brick, New Jersey. A funeral mass will be offered at 10 am on Saturday, August 13th, 2022 at St. Peter's RC Church, 406 Forman Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach. Burial will be at St. Anne's Cemetery, Wall, NJ.
Matthew Vincent O'Brien, 85, of Point Pleasant, New Jersey passed away on Sunday July 31st, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. After graduating from Kearny High School in 1955, he went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree from Montclair State University. Mr. O'Brien was a beloved teacher and soccer coach at Neptune High School before retiring in 1991. Matthew was very passionate about teaching and was loved and respected by students and staff. He also dedicated over 25 years to the Monmouth Park Race Track where he worked in the rake yard and was a proud member of Teamster Local 469. He was a wine connoisseur and an incredible chef who enjoyed cooking for his friends and family. Matthew enjoyed cruising and travelling around the world with his beloved wife, Catherine. An entertainer extraordinaire, whether it was birthday parties, graduations or wedding celebrations, he never missed out on an opportunity to celebrate in the iconic O'Brien basement. He was a communicant of St. Peter's Church in Point Pleasant Beach where he proudly served as an usher for many years.
Matthew was predeceased by his parents, Matthew and Mary O'Brien. Surviving are, his loving wife of 65 years, Catherine (McCabe) O'Brien; daughters and their husbands, Patricia and Christopher DiRenna of Point Pleasant, Theresa and Thomas Thompson of Seattle, Washington, and Maureen and Robert Swigon of Point Pleasant, son Matthew O'Brien and Parissa Taheri of Culver City, California; and he was the proud grandfather of Megan and her husband Justin, Alison and her fiancé Zachary, Matthew and his fiancé Christina, Jennifer and her husband Kevin, Kristen and her fiancé Ricky, Lauren and Darius; his siblings, Elizabeth and her husband Edward McAlister of Barnegat, Charles and his wife, Nancy O'Brien of West Caldwell, and sister Margaret Spagnolia of Lakewood. We can't forget his best friend, his protector and his "Little Man," his Jack Russell, Reilly, who comforted him and brought him so much joy.
The O'Brien family would like to thank Holisticare Hospice for their kindness and compassionate care throughout this entire process. They will be forever grateful.
Visiting will be on Friday, August 12th from 3 to 7pm at the O'Brien Funeral Home, 505 Burnt Tavern Road, Brick, New Jersey. A funeral mass will be offered at 10 am on Saturday, August 13th, 2022 at St. Peter's RC Church, 406 Forman Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach. Burial will be at St. Anne's Cemetery, Wall, NJ.
Matthew was predeceased by his parents, Matthew and Mary O'Brien. Surviving are, his loving wife of 65 years, Catherine (McCabe) O'Brien; daughters and their husbands, Patricia and Christopher DiRenna of Point Pleasant, Theresa and Thomas Thompson of Seattle, Washington, and Maureen and Robert Swigon of Point Pleasant, son Matthew O'Brien and Parissa Taheri of Culver City, California; and he was the proud grandfather of Megan and her husband Justin, Alison and her fiancé Zachary, Matthew and his fiancé Christina, Jennifer and her husband Kevin, Kristen and her fiancé Ricky, Lauren and Darius; his siblings, Elizabeth and her husband Edward McAlister of Barnegat, Charles and his wife, Nancy O'Brien of West Caldwell, and sister Margaret Spagnolia of Lakewood. We can't forget his best friend, his protector and his "Little Man," his Jack Russell, Reilly, who comforted him and brought him so much joy.
The O'Brien family would like to thank Holisticare Hospice for their kindness and compassionate care throughout this entire process. They will be forever grateful.
Visiting will be on Friday, August 12th from 3 to 7pm at the O'Brien Funeral Home, 505 Burnt Tavern Road, Brick, New Jersey. A funeral mass will be offered at 10 am on Saturday, August 13th, 2022 at St. Peter's RC Church, 406 Forman Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach. Burial will be at St. Anne's Cemetery, Wall, NJ.
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