Obituary of Veronica F. O'Brien

LEEDS - Veronica F. "Vonnie" O'Brien, age 73, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, with her devoted husband and caregiver Patrick at her side. Born on June 15, 1938 in Dublin, Ireland, she was daughter of the late Edward and Sarah McComb Whelan. Mrs. O'Brien came to Leeds over 30 years ago from Westchester County. She and her husband owned and operated the former O'Brien's Bar and Restaurant in Leeds for more than 20 years until closing in 2007. Mrs. O'Brien was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church in Cairo. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Patrick T. O'Brien; two sons, Michael and John O'Brien; four grandchildren, Mackenzie, Maggie, Blaise and Nuala; brothers, sisters, in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends. Calling hours will be Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at A.J. Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 State Route 81, Greenville. Funeral Mass will be offered Saturday at 1 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 35 Church Street, Cairo, followed by cremation. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Alzheimer's Association, Pine West Plaza, Bldg. 4, Suite 405, Washington Ave. Ext., Albany, NY 12205-5515 will be appreciated. Light a candle at ajcunninghamfh.com.