Daniel C. O'Brien

STANDISH Mr. Daniel C. OBrien, of Standish, died Monday, October 19, 2015 at his home. Born in Portland on August 12, 1937, Danny was the son of the late William and Evelyn (McCarthy) OBrien Danny worked in many different capacities with Prudential Insurance Company through his 34 year career. His career with Prudential started in Maine as an Agent and he worked his way up to Sales Manager in Portland, Lewiston, and Falmouth, then to Manager of Advance Underwriting, Training and Education for the Northeast Territory in Boston, MA, to Manager for Cape Cod District (MA), to Manager of the Troy District (NY), and finished his career in Albany, NY, as the District Manager where he retired from Prudential in 1993. While he worked for Prudential, Dan attained his CLU professional recognition from The American College of Life Underwriters in 1971, his Bachelor of Science in Business from Westbrook College in 1983, and his ChFC professional recognition from The American College in 1986. Following his retirement Dan worked as a Benefit Counselor with UNUM, as well as an insurance adviser of the Knights of Columbus. In addition to serving as an adviser, Dan served as both 3rd and 4th degrees in the Knights of Columbus. Danny lived for many years in Cumberland, ME where he raised his family and was proud to maintain his farm. He and his wife later made their home in Standish on Sebago Lake after living in Clifton Park, NY for a number of years. He enjoyed square dancing, golfing, boating, water skiing, downhill skiing, playing bridge, and wintering at Live Oak RV Resort and Golf Club in Arcadia, FL. Above all else, Danny was a devoted family man who enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He will be greatly missed. He is predeceased by his brother, Lawrence OBrien. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Eileen (Irish) OBrien of Standish; children, Patrick M. OBrien of Salem, NH, Michael A. OBrien and wife Dorothy of Eagan, MN and their children, Michaela and Keilan, Dennis J. OBrien and wife Mary of Cumberland, ME and their children, Russ and Becky, Erin Embrey and husband Donald of Monmouth, ME and their children, Brook and Brielle, and Ryan R. OBrien and wife Christina of Newport, NH and their son, Liam; siblings, William OBrien, Mary OBrien, Kathleen Amoroso, Francis OBrien and Roger OBrien. Visiting Hours will be held on Wednesday from 4-7PM at Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 11AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 919 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. Burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Yarmouth. To view Dannys memorial page or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ctcrawford.com.