James O’Brien (Jimmy The Hoover), Avoca Drive, Avondale, Waterford and Formerly of Leamy Street
Late of Waterford Crystal
Who died on 28th November 2025
Predeceased by his parents Mary and James O’Brien, daughter Mary O’Brien, brothers Michael and Laurence
Sadly missed by his loving wife Nancy, son Kevin, daughter Bernadette, grandchildren Lorna, Conor, Josh and Luke, sisters Eileen, Mary, Dinah, Kathleen, Berna, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May He Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Thompsons Funeral Home Barrack Street, Sunday (30th November) at 7.00pm to 8.30pm with vigil prayers and Rosary at 8.00pm
Requiem Mass on Monday (1st December) in the Sacred Heart Church, The Folly, Waterford at 1.00pm followed by burial in St Otterans Cemetery, Ballinaneeshagh, Cork Road, Waterford.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Southeast Palliative care
Book of Condolence: A message of sympathy can be left in the condolence section below. The family appreciates your sympathy, support and understanding at this difficult time. Sympathy cards can be posted to Robert Thompson Funeral Directors, Barrack Street, Waterford.
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Condolences (6)
Henry Moloney
Nov 29, 2025
Sincere condolences to Jimmy's family, I worked with Jimmy in the glass a true gentleman RIP Jimmy
Jim Heffernan
Nov 29, 2025
Sincere sympathy to all the family,May He Rest In Peace
Billy & Margaret Reville
Nov 29, 2025
Sincere condolences Nancy and family may Jimmy rest in peace ?
Bridget McCarthy
Nov 28, 2025
Sincere condolences to Nancy, Kevin and Bernadette and families and the O'Brien Family on the loss of Jimmy, May he Rest in Peace
Alan Smith
Nov 28, 2025
So sorry to here the loss of Jimmy condolences to all the family and friends. May he rest in peace ?
Eamonn Lyons
Nov 28, 2025
Deepest sympathy to all his family and relatives. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam