Dean was born June 30, 1958, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the youngest of three children born to the late Frances O’Brien and Dolores Schneider-O’Brien.
In his youth, Dean was an exceptional athlete excelling in baseball. He also had a passion for football and as a devoted fan was delighted to see his Eagles finally win the super bowl.
While owning and operating a successful landscaping business, Dean decided to transition into the auto industry just because ‘he thought he would enjoy it’ and he truly did; working for nearly 20 years as a Sales Manager at Thompson Toyota.
Dean was an avid fisherman, golfer and poker player. He enjoyed a good road trip and loved the ocean. He was kind, gentle but strong, a bit of a prankster, with a wonderful sense of humor.
Above all else he loved his family and was so proud of his children, grandchildren and their many accomplishments. Dean was a devoted husband, father and a loyal friend. He will be missed deeply by so many.
He is survived by his wife Tusia, children Mike (Kyla) O’Brien, Justin (Amy) O’Brien, Casey (Wayne) Miller, Larissa (Josh) Weiskopf, Melanie (Josh) Barkon, Skyeler O’Brien and 12 wonderful grandchildren. Also his brother Robert (Joyce) O’Brien, children Kelly (Henry) Schoch, Bob (Erica) O’Brien and grandchildren; nieces Kim (Craig) Nager and Danielle (Fran) Weiss, daughters of his late sister Lynn Brosious (John).
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 15 at The Copperfield Inn at Lakeside, 594 West Ridge Pike, Limerick PA 19468; beginning at 3 pm.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Penn Comprehensive ALS Center, 330 South 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 in memory of Dean O’Brien.
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