Paul James O'Brien

Paul James O'Brien was reunited with his beloved Mary in heaven on August 1st, 2024, at age 85.

 He graduated from St. Agnes High School in 1957. He walked in this world with a steady and true faith. He actively served his church, as well as his community, serving as a Sergeant in the Army and 42 years on the Santa Fe/BNSF railroad. He was married to the love of his life Mary in 1970. He was the one who never stopped believing in all of us. He brightened every room with his smile, kindness and charm. He brought so much light to our world through his joy and faith in God. He was always singing “Alleluia” intermittently, lighting up our hearts as he did. He said it best, “I love my family and I love my church.” He was preceded in death by his father Harry Joseph, mother Mary Helen, brothers Richard and Harry, sisters Rosemarie, Anna Fredricka, Phyllis, Brigetta, wife Mary, daughter Connie, and grandson Larry. He is survived by his sister Mary Ellen and brother Edward, his children Michael, James and Teresa, eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and many beloved friends and family. 

Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 6, 2024, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, with family present from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, at Broadway Colonial Funeral Home. Rosary will be prayed on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at 10:00am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am. Father Andrew Bergkamp officiating.

Burial will be held Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 1:00pm in Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, 8300 Quivira Rd, Lenexa, KS 66215.

Memorials are suggested to St. Mary’s Catholic Church or Good Shepherd Hospice and may be sent in care of or left with Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, 120 E. Broadway, Newton, KS. 67114.