George L. O'Brien of Winthrop passed away at the Whidden Hospital in Everett on January 3, 2023. He was 78 years old. Born in Revere, he was the beloved son of the late Mary (Dobbins) and George M. O'Brien. A life-long resident of Winthrop, he enlisted in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War reaching the rank of Fireman, Machinery Repairman Striker. After his honorable discharge he worked as an auto body technician for the United Parcel Service.
He was the dear brother of Bobbe O'Brien of North Hampton, Mary Meehan of Natick, David O' Brien of Winthrop and the late Paul O'Brien. Loving uncle of Lauren DiMascio, Tami Meehan and Michael DiMascio. Great uncle of Devon DeMascio.
Family and friends are cordially invited to attend the visitation from the funeral home on Saturday, January 14, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM followed by a funeral mass in St. John the Evangelist Church 320 Winthrop St., Winthrop at 12:30 PM. Services will conclude with the interment with military honors in the Cross Street section of Winthrop Cemetery.
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