Terrence John O'Brien
September 18, 1955 ~ May 5, 2019
Terrence John O’Brien, 63, of Weirton, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019 at his home. He was born September 18, 1955 in Steubenville, OH, a son of the late Cornelius Michael and Geraldine Marie Fagan O’Brien. His brother Cornelius “Corky O’Brien and brother in law Keith Johns and father in law Harold Johns preceded him in death.
With 42 years of service, Terrance retired from ArcelorMittal where he served as Millwright. He was a member of St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, WSX 25-Year Club, Weirton Knights of Columbus 3734 and the Paris Sportsman’s Club. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Terry loved spending time with his grandson, family and friends
He is survived by his wife Terri Lynn Johns O’Brien of Weirton; daughters Meghan Colleen O’Brien of Kure Beach, NC and Molly Catherine O’Brien of Weirton; brother Joseph (Maggie) O’Brien of Clinton, PA; sisters Nancy (Jack) Campbell of Wilmington, NC, Coleen O’Brien and Rachael Berg of Carolina Beach, NC; grandson Luke Terrence O’Brien; mother in law Joetta Johns; sister in laws Carley Johns of Follansbee, WV and Kim O’Brien of Marysville, OH, brother in law Mike Wenzowski of Weirton; many treasured nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and the family dog, Chloe.
Friends will be received 2-4 and 6-8pm Wednesday at Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV, where a memorial service will be celebrated 11am Thursday. Knights of Columbus Rosary will be recited at 7:45pm. Private interment will be held at the convenience of his family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 www.woundedwarrior project.org or UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, 5115 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232 www.hillman.upmc.com
Share tributes and memories at www.grecohertnick.com 304-748-3219.
My sincere condolences to the whole O’Brien family on Terry’s passing . I spent so much time at the Obrien’s home during our years at Madonna. So many laughs and good times. I’ll keep you all in my prayers. Danny Horvath
Sending my deepest sympathies to the whole O’Brien family on Terry’s passing. What a great guy! He will be missed. Special thoughts and prayers and love are with you. Diane Horvath
Sorry for your loss. Worked with Terry in the mill. He will be missed. My prayers to the family.
Our sincere condolences to the entire family. Terry was top notch, and will be sorely missed. We lost his good friend- my stepfather Patrick Huff February 6,2019. I’m sure Pat was front & center welcoming his buddy into heaven. May they both Rest In Peace! Love, Kevin & Brandi Puglise
Mrs. O’Brien, I want to express my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Terry was a fine human being and a good man. The Lord has called him home too soon. It was an honor and a pleasure to work with Terry and an even greater honor and pleasure to call him my friend. May time and happy memories heal your sorrow.
I’m sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. When someone we love dies, it’s natural to want to see that person again. God promises us that He will comfort us in our trials if we go to him in prayer. 2 Corinthians 1:3 calls him the God of all comfort. I’d like to share with y’all this link that shows 12 steps on coping with grief that is good for sharing. I have personally found this very comforting and I hope y’all do as well. https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=102018086&srcid=share
It has been a year since Terry’s passing, I just saw this notice in an old email and realize I never expressed my heartfelt sadness hearing this news. To Terri, your beautiful daughters, grandchildren, Nancy, Coleen, Joe, I am so very sorry for your loss. Terry was awesome, a great great full of life person. I had been praying for him when I heard of his illness and continue to pray for you all every night. He was a person that made the world a better place. It’s been years since I’ve lived in Weirton but at the same time feels like yesterday that as a kid I was right at home in the O’Brian homestead. God bless you all.