Obituary of Jane Marie O'Brien

O'Brien, Jane Marie of Hamburg, New York passed away peacefully on March 1, 2021 at the age of 91. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 72 years, Neil James O'Brien; her parents, Henry and Elsie Bruckman; her brothers, Henry, Stanley, Robert and John Bruckman; her sister, Ruth Bruckman and her grandson, Edward Foley. She is survived by her sons, Michael (Christine), Patrick (Norine) and Howard (Lisa) O'Brien; her daughters, Christine O'Brien, Deborah (David) Bellissimo and Laurie (Jeri) O'Brien; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at SS. Peter & Paul RC Church, 66 East Main Street, Hamburg on Saturday, September 25 at 10:30 AM. Burial in Lakeside Cemetery, Hamburg. Jane was born on September 30, 1929 in Buffalo, New York. She was a graduate of South Park High School in Buffalo and was married to Neil O'Brien of Buffalo on May 15, 1948. She raised a large family of 6 children, bringing joy to all especially around Christmas, her favorite holiday. Jane was a talented musician, playing piano and organ. There was always music because she was singing with her beautiful voice or playing songs on the piano. She later sold organs while continuing to play and demonstrate the organs for a local music store. Jane was an excellent bowler and golfer as she won senior events at Hamburg Golf Club. Jane was an avid gardener and always had beautiful gardens wherever she lived. She won Garden of the Month a number of times at her home in Lakeland, Florida. She was a devout Catholic and was a member of St. Agatha's in Buffalo and later SS. Peter and Paul in Hamburg. The family is grateful to the aides from CCOR in Rochester and the staff at the Legacy in Brighton for the loving care. Special thanks to James Brien Walterich and Joseph O'Brien for providing loving help over the years. Services will be held at a later time. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be sent to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Arrangements by the DONALD M. DEMMERLEY FUNERAL HOME, 21 Pierce Avenue, Hamburg, New York 14075. To share a memory of Jane or send a condolence to the family visit www.demmerleyfuneralhome.com. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Jane Marie O'Brien, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.