Michael (La La) O’Brien, Walsh House, College Street, Waterford Late of Ard-Na-Greine and Cheekpoint. Former Musician
Thursday 12th October 2023
Predeceased by his parents Daniel and Josie, his brother Pat.
Michael will be sadly missed by his wife Dorothy, son Mark, daughters Paula, Michelle and Ruth, grandchildren Millie, Chloe, Seán, Abby, Charlie, Lexie, Indie, newborn baby Noah Michael, brother Tony, daughter-in-law Catherine, sons-in-law Damien, John and Eoghan, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law,mother-in-law Rita, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May He Rest in Peace
Requiem Mass in Ballybricken Church on Monday (16th October) at 10:30 am followed by Cremation in the Island Crematorium, Cork at 4 pm.
Cremation Service will be live streamed from 4 pm by following the link here:
No Flowers please, donations if desired to the Waterford Hospice by following the link here:
The family would like to thank St. James Hospital, Dublin, The Oncologist Team and Waterford Palliative Care team, there nurses, carers and staff for the wonderful care and compassion that they showed to Michael.
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Condolences (14)
Denis O’Shea.
Oct 26, 2023
Dorothy, Sorry to hear of Michael’s passing.Sincere sympathy to Mark,Paula,Michelle and Ruth. Denis O’Shea.
Noel Slattery Riverview Knockboy
Oct 16, 2023
Sincere condolences to the OBrien family’s on their loss Michael. May his gentle soul rest in peace.?
Sean Doherty
Oct 15, 2023
Condolences to Dorothy and family at this sad time. May Michael rest in peace
Jason o Sullivan
Oct 15, 2023
Sincere condolences to all the family, was very sorry to hear this, rest easy Michael
Teresa (o Brien) Breslin
Oct 15, 2023
Condolences to Michael's family. May he rest in peace.
Agnes McDermott
Oct 15, 2023
To Dorothy , Mark , Paula , Shelly , Ruth & extended family, Thinking of you all at this time , Michael certainly entertained us all in Maggie Buttler’s , wonderful musician & Memories Lots of love to you all ? Agnes x
Jean Connery
Oct 15, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with the O'Brien and Doherty families at this sad time may Michael rest in peace ?
Mary Duggan.Burrows
Oct 15, 2023
Sincere sympathy to Michael's Wife and family, relatives,and friends,Michael played music with my brother Andy Burrows.Michael was a lovely chap.RiP Michael.?❤️
Ian Whitty
Oct 15, 2023
So sorry to hear of your loss. May Michael rest in peace from Ian and all the Whitty family.
Michael Hnl
Oct 14, 2023
Condolences to Dorothy and family so sorry for your loss.
Samantha tierney
Oct 14, 2023
I was very sad to hear the news about micheal died . He was gentelman and very nice neighbour to me .me him always had the craig about the all ireland match s because i would be for a differencte team . Not see him in dunnesstore wont same for me or metting town . He always brough home little gift when he when on holidays and now that wont same for me .I really sorry that i would be make michael funeral but yea will be in my prays and thought at this time of sad . Rip?
Michael Griffin
Oct 14, 2023
May you rest in peace la la
John Power
Oct 13, 2023
Rest Peacefully La La.
Paul & Ellenor Grant
Oct 13, 2023
Will be very deeply missed,from a friend,always enjoyed your company,whether playing music or backing the odd horse,The bed of heaven to you Micky?