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Joseph Micheal "Joey" O'Brien

Joseph Micheal "Joey" O'Brien obituary

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Joseph O'Brien Obituary

JOSEPH JOEY MICHEAL O'BRIEN 77, of Aiea, passed away peacefully at his home on August 4, 2023. He was born on August 30, 1945 and raised in Kaka'ako. A 1964 graduate of McKinley High. Joey was an auto body, fender, and paint mechanic; and a stock car driver at Hawaii Raceway Park. He also coached basketball, baseball and football teams at various levels. He retired as an autobody and woodshop instructor at UH community colleges, and various high schools. His hobbies included building classic Ford cars, working in his garage and attending any sports activities for his grandchildren. Joey O'Brien's legacy will forever be engraved on the hearts of those who knew and loved him. He is survived by wife Nalani; children Jolene (Kalani), Ikaika (Tammy), Janna (Frankie), Pilialoha (Melvin); siblings Patricia and Robert; 11 grandchildren; 7 great- grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services will held on Friday, September 22, 2023 at Ke'ehi Lagoon Memorial 2685 N Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96819 Visitation from 5:00-7:00 pm, Services 7:00-8:00pm, Dinner to follow, Aloha Attire. Arrangements Provided By: Aloha Mortuary

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Published by Star-Advertiser on Sep. 3, 2023.

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Dottie Ponte

September 10, 2023

Mr. O´Brien was a great friend of our family and he helped my dad a lot at Hawaii Motor Speedway. He will be greatly missed. Our condolences to the O´Brien Ohana. He gained his wings and will continue to watch over all of us. Until we meet again. A hui ho

Ernest Victorino IV

September 4, 2023

Aloha & mahalo Coach O'Brien one of my favorite McKinley football coaches. God bless a great man & his ohana. Respectfully, Ernest Victorino IV.

Terryann

September 3, 2023

My condolences to all our Obrien ohana. I remember when we were young, uncle Joey would take us to the fair and the circus. We had so much fun with him. And going to the race way to watch him drive his stock car. Uncle you have forever touched our hearts. Love you much.

Mike Victorino

September 3, 2023

I don't know if my earlier message went through. "Rest in Paradise, and Black, and Gold ", Coach...from the Victorino family...GOD BLESS...

Karen O´Brien

September 3, 2023

I am so thankful to have know this much loved man. Rest in peace, Joey.

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