Paul Francis O'Brien

Yarmouth - Paul F. O’Brien, 72, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Maine Medical Center. Paul was born in Boston, MA on February 6, 1950, the son of the late Francis Henry and Catherine M. (Bongiovanni) O’Brien. On May 11, 1974 Paul married the love of his life Frances Marie “Fran” (Alongi) O’Brien at St. John the Baptist Parish in Quincy, MA. Paul and Fran both graduated in the class of 1968 from Quincy High School in Quincy, MA. Soon thereafter, their mutual friends Jimmy, Sandy, and Karen, played matchmakers and Paul and Fran started dating. Paul attended Vesper George School of Art while Fran attended Chamberlayne Junior college in Boston and they would commute to the city together. Following his time at Vesper George, Paul began his 50+ year career in telecommunications in the greater Boston area. In 1978, Paul started a new role in Portland, Maine with thoughts of career advancement and family planning. In 1983, Paul and Fran welcomed their first child Patricia “Patty” Frances O’Brien, and in 1987, they welcomed their son, Jeffrey “Jeff” Paul O’Brien. With these births, Paul realized his dream and passion of being a consummate family man, providing a safe and loving home for his family. Paul continued to pursue his passion for the arts through illustration with a focus on the study of life through portraiture. He continued to explore his interest in the human condition through his art as well as through avid reading of historical biographies, both serving as cathartic outlets. Paul was a steadfast family man, enjoying time with his wife, children, and goofing around with his grandsons. In addition to his parents, Paul was predeceased by three important male role models in his life: his grandfather Domenic Bongiovanni, and his two uncles; John “Jack” O’Brien and Domenic “Dom” Bongiovanni. He is survived by his loving wife, Fran O’Brien of Yarmouth; his son, Jeff O’Brien of Scarborough; his daughter, Patty O’Brien of NC; two grandsons, Finnegan E. O’Brien of WA and Charles H. O’Brien of Scarborough; a brother, Kenneth R. and his wife, Mary O’Brien of MA; several cousins and nieces. Visiting hours celebrating Paul’s life will be held on Thursday, February 2, 2023 from 9:00am to 10:30am at the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland, ME. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Main Street, Yarmouth, ME. Burial will be in the spring. To view Paul’s memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make contributions in Paul’s memory to: The Center for Grieving Children, 555 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04101 (www.cgcmaine.org), or to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JRDF) at www.jdrf.org.