Charles E. O' Brien

Charles E. O'Brien, age 82. U.S. Army Veteran. Loving son of the late Michael and Anna Mae O'Brien.  Dear father of Therese (Donny) Harris, Jean (Dan) Grigas, John (Rose) O'Brien, Margaret (fiancé Brendan McWilliams) O'Brien and Mimi (Mike) Citarella.   Grandfather of Melissa (fiancé Joseph Dornbos), Matt Harris, Faith Harris, Daniel (Gina) Grigas, Christopher (Amy) Grigas, Johnny O'Brien, Heather O'Brien, Amanda (Terence) Valengavich, April (Vince Bertulis) Brandenburg, Patrick O'Brien, Angelo Citarella and Dominic Citarella.  Great Grampoo to Liam, Lucas, Scarlett, Lillia, Logan, Evelyn, Grahm, Jack, Holden, Charlie, Jude, Hailey and Leah.  Brother of Annamarie Schaffer, the late Loretta (the late Bob) Larson, the late LaVerne (the late Mel) Dimmel, the late Margaret (the late Don) Knuth, the late Ruth (the late Edward) Meinheit and the late Michael (JoAnne) O'Brien.  Dear uncle, cousin, and friend to many.  Chuck was an OTR truck driver for more than 40 years with different companies. He retired from Yellow Freight 20 years ago. He spent many happy years in Arizona before moving back to the Chicago area to be near family. Chuck grew up in Canaryville and attended St. Gabe's School, after attending Tilden Tech, Chuck joined the US Army. Resting at the Tews-Ryan Funeral Home, 18230 Dixie Highway, Homewood, Sunday, October 16 from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service at 6:00 p.m. For additional information contact tews-ryanfh.com or call 708-798-5300.