BigSixPeachHead
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posted on 12/12/2007 at 09:05 PM |
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"Gotta Let Your Soulshine.."
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bird72
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posted on 12/12/2007 at 09:22 PM |
| Thoughts for Bob's family............. such a sad day. We'll miss you Bob. ____________________
Rage With Age
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Libby
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posted on 12/12/2007 at 10:21 PM |
Bob was such a loving, giving and caring soul. This one is so, so hard to accept.
Most of you know I'm a nurse and I think back at all the times when Bob would say, "Lib, will you come take care of me when the time comes?" Oh, how I wish I could have... how I wish I could be with Denise and Camille right now.
All I know is, at this very moment, a very kind soul has been lifted Home... a Home where there are no tears, no pain, no suffering, no sorrow, no evil cancer!.... and yes, Bobo, there are pink flamingos in Heaven. I'm sure of it, brother.
I'll see you later, BobO. I'm sure gonna miss ya!
My heart is and will remain with Denise and Cami. I'm so sorry.
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Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the
morning, Satan shudders & says... 'Oh sh!t....she's awake!!'
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oldcoot
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posted on 12/12/2007 at 10:37 PM |
| Libby, you were one of the calls I couldn't have made it through. I hope you understand. ____________________
Never let the truth get in the way of a good story.
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RedRider
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posted on 12/12/2007 at 10:38 PM |
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My guess, knowing Bobo, is the first thing he did was look up Lisa Dodd to see how she is doing.
 That's Bobo!
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oldcoot
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posted on 12/12/2007 at 10:40 PM |
First, for those that may have an interest or be able to attend:
Services for Bob will be 1:00 PM EST this Saturday.
Blessed Sacrament Cathedral Catholic Church
300 N Main
Greensburg, PA
Please read my next post also. ____________________
Never let the truth get in the way of a good story.
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oldcoot
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posted on 12/12/2007 at 10:46 PM |
In recent days, as Tom Dodd and I have visited with Denise it has become abundantly clear that she and Cami are in immediate financial difficulty. There is no easy way to say this other than, if it is possible, they need our help, now.
There is no amount too small. This is an immediate need beyond the amount raised several years ago for Cami's college fund.
Do what you can. Bob has given so much of himself. It is our turn now.
Send it directly to:
Denise O'Brien
541 Locust Valley Road
Greensburg, PA 15601
Thank you in advance for your kindness. ____________________
Never let the truth get in the way of a good story.
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bluefox
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posted on 12/12/2007 at 10:51 PM |
| May I suggest that a money order be sent instead of a personal check?? That way the bank will not hold funds for up to 10 days for the personal checks to clear...as Coot said, no amount is too small. ____________________
MUSIC gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, and life to everything ~Plato~
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Libby
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posted on 12/12/2007 at 10:51 PM |
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Libby, you were one of the calls I couldn't have made it through. I hope you understand.
I understand, Steve. We'll talk soon, my friend. ____________________
Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the
morning, Satan shudders & says... 'Oh sh!t....she's awake!!'
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oldcoot
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posted on 12/12/2007 at 10:55 PM |
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Coot, from me personally, thank you for all you did by keeping us up to date on things. I know it was hard for you.
I felt so frustrated by what Bob had to endure, it was the very least I could do. He was comfortable with me being "his voice" and I was only too glad to do it. ____________________
Never let the truth get in the way of a good story.
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PhotoRon286
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posted on 12/12/2007 at 10:56 PM |
I'll second what John said.
Thanks, Steve.
I know I couldn't have done that. ____________________
Hittin' The Web::Hugh Duty Memorial Giveaway has begun!
RIP Hugh Duty
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ABBstillrockin04
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posted on 12/12/2007 at 11:00 PM |
Only the good die young, ain't it a shame.
So thrilled to have known Bob, and to have met and been in his presence! 
May he rest in peace!
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We're a winner and never let anybody say "boy, you can't make it!"
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ABBstillrockin04
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posted on 12/12/2007 at 11:04 PM |
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Bob, you will be missed but always remembered.
Man I'll never forget that weekend! ____________________
We're a winner and never let anybody say "boy, you can't make it!"
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PhotoRon286
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posted on 12/12/2007 at 11:05 PM |
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Bob, you will be missed but always remembered.
Man I'll never forget that weekend!
We had some fun, didn't we?
Check your PM's. ____________________
Hittin' The Web::Hugh Duty Memorial Giveaway has begun!
RIP Hugh Duty
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RedRider
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posted on 12/12/2007 at 11:06 PM |
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In recent days, as Tom Dodd and I have visited with Denise it has become abundantly clear that she and Cami are in immediate financial difficulty. There is no easy way to say this other than, if it is possible, they need our help, now.
Thank you for letting us know. I trust your & Tom's judgement implicitly. I'm sure we can help....
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rainy
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posted on 12/13/2007 at 07:27 AM |
| Bob you will be missed but never forgotten... R.I.P. There are no words right now ____________________
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fast43
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posted on 12/13/2007 at 07:49 AM |
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/obituaries/?mode=view&ob
it_id=144137
Robert E. O'Brien
Greensburg
Robert E. "Bob" O'Brien, 54, of Greensburg, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2007, after a long and arduous battle with cancer. He was born July 11, 1953, in Burbank, Calf., the son of the late Robert and Mary O'Brien. Bob was employed as a transportation and logistics professional for his entire career, most recently with Pitt Penn Oil in Creighton. He graduated from Notre Dame Catholic High School, Loyala University and California State University of Los Angeles. Bob had a great sense of humor and was full of Irish wit. He enjoyed sports, especially golf and was an avid rock music fan that included the Allman Brothers Band. He leaves behind his loving wife, Denise (Skandera) O'Brien and cherished daughter, Cami O'Brien; two sisters, Kathleen Hunmanson and her husband, Mike, of Newberry Park, Calif., and Maureen O'Brien of Filmore, Calif.; father and mother-in-law, Paul and Esther Skandera of Export; and sister-in-law, Paulette Jackson of Pittsburgh. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, Greensburg. Funeral arrangements provided by the WOLFE-VON GEIS FUNERAL HOME INC., Export, 724-327-1400. To send online condolences, please go to www.wolfe-vongeis.com.
Sign Robert O'Brien's online guestbook now ____________________
It was fun while it lasted
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Wayne
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posted on 12/13/2007 at 09:09 AM |
| My prayers for Denise and Cami and a painless journey for Bob. ____________________
And I need you more than want you. And I want you for all time.
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croky
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posted on 12/13/2007 at 09:38 AM |
| fare thee well ____________________
"May the good Lord shine a light on you....make every song you sing your favorite tune..."-
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petri
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posted on 12/13/2007 at 10:29 AM |
Rest in peace...
My deepest condolences and sympathy for the O'brien family... ____________________
"Henry is fifty but feels seventeen, he works in a dairy and plays in the team..."
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curry
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posted on 12/13/2007 at 10:42 AM |
| condolences going to his family and all his friends here...sounds like he was a beautiful man...always remembered ____________________
Unashamedly PEACHY!!
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CowboyNeil
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posted on 12/13/2007 at 11:37 AM |
Its like a double edge sword, on one hand your sorry for the loss and on the 2nd your happy Bob's battle is over with.
Bob, you were in my thoughts when I awoke this morning, hope ya can feel all the love for ya here on this site.
We will be there for Denise and Cami, will get the troops fired up for ya. ____________________
Life is too short! Your either a brother or another
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Stephen
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posted on 12/13/2007 at 02:44 PM |
"Til I Die"
I'm a cork on the ocean
floating over the raging sea
how deep is the ocean
how deep is the ocean
I'm a rock in a landslide
rolling over the mountainside
how deep is the valley
how deep is the valley
I'm a leaf on a windy day
pretty soon I'll be blown away
How long will the wind blow
how long will the wind blow
These things are here until I die
These things are here until I die
Bob used some of these lyrics for a sig line for awhile -- PM'd him immediately & told him what a cool song I thought that was -- he thought it was cool that I knew that song -- set in motion some wonderful PMs about that song, his trials & tribulations & other things
It's by the Beach Boys, although I believe it appeared on a Brian Wilson solo CD -- just a thing of beauty, with wonderful Hammond organ playing -- and each & every time I hear it, I will think of my penpal & cyberbrother, Bob O'Brien ____________________
"I know y'all came to hear our songs, we like to play 'em for you but without Gregg here it's really hard for us to do. He sings & plays so much & does such a good job. He's really sick, 103* He might've come, but no one would let him." Duane
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CowboyNeil
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posted on 12/13/2007 at 03:28 PM |
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After the show, Bob and I stood around outside in a light misty rain, talking about life, family, friends, and how he was faring and, what I remember most, how local folks seemed to be avoiding him and his cancer....
Jim, this is a sad statement of the world we live in. I sometimes wonder where the humanity is. My wife has an autoimmune disorder and was hospitalised and only a couple of her fellow teachers ever called when she was hospitalized. I got calls from her students but peers, just about nada.
Then we have this little community of fellow ABB fans and I have received nothing but support and kindness. I have met some folks here but want to meet more as in general we be good people.
Bobo being one of our best fo sure ____________________
Life is too short! Your either a brother or another
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CowboyNeil
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posted on 12/13/2007 at 04:54 PM |
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Life is too short! Your either a brother or another
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