Dear Maureen and O'Brien Family,

My memories of Mrs O'Brien are of a joyful, caring, forgiving, and constantly supportive mother. The memories of the all the stories and loving support she provided while we were in college come rushing back. Now her light and warmth will live on through you. She will be remembered by so many - please know that you are not alone as you mourn this tremendous loss.

Maureen,
I'm saddened by the news of your mom's passing. Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy for your loss… My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. God Bless.

With love and friendship,
Jodi Zangari Schneider and Family

Dear Dan, Kevin, Kathleen, Patrice and Maureen:

I have had the privileage of having Lillian as my friend for many years. Along with the other "Swampers" we shared many happy times together, and many many laughs. I will truly miss her and her friendship, but I know she will always be with us and she will be getting things ready for when we meet again. May the Lord's comfort and peace with with you all.

Love Betty & Frank Zangari and Family

Maureen,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Your Mom was an exceptional woman and she raised a beautiful and loving family. I am so sorry for your loss.

With deepest sympathy,
Janet

My thoughts are with you Dan and your children. Lillian and I had a wonderful two days at the Montclair 50th Reunion just two months ago, remembering how much we had to be thankful for. Her enthusiasm for everything about life was obvious to us all in May. Find comfort knowing she lived life fully and faithfully.

God Bless All Of You

Hello, Patti, and the O'Brien Family - Kristen called this afternoon to tell me that Lillian had passed suddenly. What sad news! Words can't properly express my sorrow for the loss of this fine, strong, vibrant Christian woman. Kris's dad, Joe Conley, and I spent many happy years living in Long Hill Township (when it was still called 'Passaic Twnsp"), while raising our kids along-side such dedicated parents, committed citizens, and often, reluctant Bingo team-mates like Lillian & Danny. Lillian's easy and infectuous laugh, her pragmatic, no-nonsense attitude, and her Christian spirit are/were such a part of her legacy. She is just a few years older than I but I always thought she was so much wiser than me and many of our contemporaries. And she, along with her faithful husband, raised 4 great kids at a time when keeping kids on the straight and narrow was a challenge like none known before. A time when being a hippy a.k.a. Flower Child had fallen out of fashion, only to be replaced by free love, the Viet Nam War, drugs, and families falling apart at the seams. She was a role-model to me, in ways that remain significant even 35 years later. I'm glad that I shared the same spot of Earth with her, if even for a short time. Here's to Eternity! Alleluia. He is risen! Alleluia! and Amen.

A warm smile, a joyful laugh, a mirthful story well-told; a truly thoughtful, compassionate lady of deep faith and numerous accomplishments. Lillian was one of a kind. We will dearly miss her.

Our deepest condolences to Danny, Kevin, Kathy, Patty and Maureen, and all the beautiful grandchildren she loved so much.

Charles & Helen O'B. McMahon, Cousin

We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers. I understand that Lillian was a great story-teller, and I know she will be missed.

I will miss her very much. She was a great story teller and a wonderful person. She came to all the family gatherings and I thought she always would. My deepest sympathies to all her family and friends.

We remember Lillian as a wonderful neighbor, and friend...we taught CCD classes together, had neighbor picnics, and shared stories about our lives...Our sincere sympathy and condolences to her family..

Mooj and family:
Please accept our deepest sympathy on this loss. We enjoyed so much having Mother's Day brunch with your mom and dad at Concord. We know how much joy she took in her grandchildren. We send our love...

Ellen and Mike

Dear O'Brien Family,

We are so sorry about the passing of your mother. We keep you all in our prayers and thoughts during this time.

With Sympathy,
Theresa & Rich Gallagher

Lil is dancing in heaven right now with Mom watching as she plays cards, has a double daiquiri on the sweet side and smokes. These two sisters are reunited to party and show us, once again, how to live life to its fullest.

My fondest memories of Lil are her recounting her life stories, adventures, and sharing her pride in her wonderful children and grand-children. I'll always remember the wonderful trip we took to Ireland and Lil staying up with me most of the night to catch up after our long trip. Mom (Aunt Pat) woke up to find the 2 bottles of merlot saved for the weekend vanished thanks to Lil's excellent updates of life among the O'Brien clan. She was the warmest, most vivacious person that I've ever been privileged to know, and not only appreciated but encouraged any adventure that came along in life. She will be missed.

Dear Uncle Dan, Kevin, Kathy, Patty and Mooj,

Lil was a lovely person, and one of my favorite aunts. She always took a great interest in our lives, and was in many ways a second mother to us. She will be missed.

I will always remember her great love of life. Even after she was diagnosed with the diabetes, she hated to miss a party, and we knew that she and her sister Pat would stay up until 4 am if that's how long the Trivial Pursuit game would go on.

My heart is breaking especially for Danny. I have thought so long about the two of you together, that it is hard to think of Danny without Lil. Know that she is in a great place now, and although I always thought of her as an angel, now it is more official. You will be lonely, but you have many people who love you and life will go on. And, Lil is still with you in spirit, and now she is free from sugar tests and insulin pumps.

Love,

Trish

Danny, Kevin, Kathy, Patty & Mooj
I'm so very sorry for your loss. My heart hurts for you. I will never forget the wonderful spirit of my dear friend Lillian. She was a wonderful gift to the world and a gift to my family. I mourn with you. Will not be able to join you at her wake, but will see you at her mass on Saturday.
With llove and sympathy
Jean Frank and family

She was simply fun, the best aunt anyone could hope for, and it is hard to believe she is not in this world.