Richard J. O’Brien of Langhorne passed away on June 17, 2018 at home with his loving wife and family by his side.  He was 75. 

Rich was the devoted husband of Mary McCloskey O’Brien with whom he shared 53 years of marriage. 

Born in Philadelphia he was the son of the late Francis J. and Dorothy Hunter O’Brien and brother of the late James O’Brien. 

Rich graduated from West Catholic High School and went on to lead a long career as a Philadelphia Firefighter and EMT with Engine 22 & Ladder 31, retiring in 1990.  Originally from Southwest Philadelphia, he later settled to raise his family in Northeast Philadelphia and moved to Langhorne 15 years ago. 

Rich was an active member of the Shady Brook Rotary, was an avid golfer, and a devout Philadelphia sports fan.  He also volunteered as a driver for the American Cancer Society.  Rich was also a hard worker having always held down two jobs to ensure a bright future for his family. 

Above all else, Rich will be remembered for his steadfast love and devotion to his family and for his kind and gentle spirit.  He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. 

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children; Mary O’Brien Gallagher (Ed), Katherine O’Brien Szatkowski (Steve), Richard O’Brien (Suzy), and Michele O’Brien Callinan (Ted).  He also leaves behind his brother Frank O’Brien (Mary); and his eight grandchildren, Brendan, Andrew, Maura, Kasey, Shawn, Meghan, Owen, and Erin.   

Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.), Richboro, PA 18954 and to his Funeral Mass Thursday, June 21, 2018 10:30 AM at The Church of St. Andrew, 81 Swamp Rd., Newtown, PA 18940.  His interment will follow in SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Springfield.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Local 22 Charitable Trust, 415 N. 5th St., Philadelphia, PA 19123, noting in Memory of Richard J. O’Brien to benefit the Philadelphia Firefighter’s Widow’s Fund.