Patricia J. O'Brien (nee Luciano), 85, died on Tuesday, July 21, at Community Medical Center in Toms River. Mrs. O'Brien lived in Livingston her entire life, until moving to her summer home in Lavallette last month. A graduate of James Caldwell High School, Mrs. O'Brien worked as a secretary for Dr. Senft in Livingston for 20 years. Mrs. O'Brien is predeceased by her parents, Leonard and Antionette Luciano, and her siblings, Nicolina Luciano, Sam Luciano, Lucille Hoerrman and Beatrice Salemme. She is survived by her husband, William T. O'Brien; her children, William T. O'Brien, Jr. and his wife, Joyce, of Tarpon Springs, Florida; Catherine Higgins and her husband, James, of Toms River; and Patrick O'Brien and his wife, Joan, of Landing, as well as siblings Anthony and Leonard Luciano, Delores Freeman, Theresa Castelli, Anna Mykietyn, Janet Senft and Gloria Szumaski; six grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.ryanfuneralhome.com.
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