Pioneer Special Olympian. Beloved Son of the late Martin O'Brien and the late Anne nee Toolis. Loving Brother of James (late Joan), Martin (Olga), John, Melanie O'Brien and the late Bonnie (Harold) Sullivan. Cherished Uncle of Jenny (Troy CFD) Bennett, Meredith (Jimmy Chapman Jr.) O'Brien and Martin (Laura) O'Brien; and Great-Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Employee of Sertoma Centre for over 35 years. Lying in state Saturday from 9:00am until time of mass at 10:00am at St. Barnabas Church (10134 S. Longwood, Chicago IL). Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3-9pm at St. Barnabas Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Special Children's Charities (benefiting Special Olympics Chicago) at www.sochicago.org. Arrangements by WOLNIAK FUNERAL HOME (773) 767-4500.