George J. O'Brien
June 21, 1931 - January 21, 2013

George J. O'Brien, on January 21, 2013, of Medford, formerly of Camden. Age 81.


Beloved husband for 56 ¾ years of Rose (nee Hilbmann). Devoted father of Timothy, Dennis and Michele. Loving grandfather of Brandon Hook, Cody Patrick & Gianna Iuliucci, Dennis O'Brien and Joseph DeCrosta. Dear brother of Edward, Marie Balser and the late Francis, Jr., Patricia Longstreet, and John "Jack" Campbell. Predeceased by his parents, Francis A., Sr. and Marie O'Brien (nee McVeigh).


Mr. O'Brien was born in Fishtown, PA. He was known for his love for his family, his pride in honorably serving his country as a U. S. Marine, his ready wit, and his love of coffee (often served up by his diner friends). He was rarely without a quip or a coffee cup. "Obie" was a "Yard Bird" for 32 years, retiring from the US Naval Shipyard in Philadelphia, PA in 1993. He started out as a welding apprentice, had a short stint as a DOD Policeman, then progressed to welder, welding instructor, planner/estimator, and welding engineering technician.


There will be a viewing from 11:30am to 12:30pm Saturday at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.


Funeral service 12:30pm Saturday at the funeral home.


Interment private at the request of the family.


In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in George's memory to the charity of the donor's choice or to the American Cancer Society, 1851 Old Cuthbert Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 or the American Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Road, Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.


Family and friends may share memories at www.GardnerFuneralHome.com.


Semper Fi, George.

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