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O'BRIEN -- Larry J. "OB" 77, died October 13, 2007 from complications of lung cancer with his family by his side. Larry was born in Omaha, NE on December 2, 1929, to father, Joseph and mother, Opal (Beckwith) O'Brien. He spent 4 years in the US Air Force stationed in Cheyenne, WY. He married Phyllis (Dolly) McDonald in January 1952. After discharge from the Air Force, they settled in Albuquerque where he was employed by US West and retired from Qwest after approximately 38 years. Larry was past president of CWA and an active member of the Telephone Pioneers he was involved in the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, the selling of popcorn at the US West bldg downtown and the Telephone Pioneer Museum. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Phyllis; his children, Patty (Sam) Silva, Pam (Rick) Kopp, Ken (Samantha) O'Brien all of Albuquerque; his sister, Jan (Bob) Bergman of Brighton, CO; and his brother, Gary O'Brien; grandchildren, Jason (Angela) Silva of Ukiah, CA, Joreen Silva, Zachary & Caleb O'Brien - all of Albuquerque; great-grandchildren, Brad Silva and Krysteen Terlouw of Ukiah, and Garrett McElhannon of Albuquerque; plus numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Vista Care, 5639 Jefferson NE, Albuquerque 87109. At his request, no services will be held. RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 SAN MATEO NE 764-9663 www.riversidefunerals.com
        Published on: Wed October 17, 2007