Obituary: Christopher M. O’Brien, Brewster High School Class of 1980

from the Beecher Funeral Home

Christopher M. O’Brien of New Milford, CT, passed away Sunday March 3, 2024, in New York, NY, with his family at his side at the age of 62.

Chris was born February 2, 1962, in Mt. Kisco, NY, son of the late Edward and Betty (Brady) O’Brien. He graduated from Brewster High School, class of 1980.

On May 10, 1997, he married Amy Peet in New Fairfield, CT. They moved to New Milford, CT twenty-five years ago and in 2001 opened O’Brien Insurance Agency.

Besides his beloved wife Amy, Chris is survived by his daughter Mikayla O’Brien (Daniel) and son Collin O’Brien both of New Milford, CT; his elected son Kenneth Espaillat of New York, NY; brothers Michael O’Brien (Susan) of Ft. Mill, SC, Jim O’Brien (Patricia) of Patterson, NY, Joseph O’Brien of Verbank, NY, Andrew O’Brien (Andrea) of New Milford, CT; sisters Patricia Nixt of Post Falls, ID, Ann Huebner (David) of Redding, CA, Elizabeth Castle (John) of Pawling, NY. He is also survived by his mother in law Arlene Peet, brother in laws Brian Peet (Donna) of New Fairfield, CT and Greg Peet (Susanne) of Sherman, CT; his lifelong friend and coworker Bill Mitchell of Naugatuck, CT, and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Chris was predeceased by his brother Robert O’Brien and his wife Nancy O’Brien; his brother in law Lee Nixt; and father in law David Peet.

Chris loved playing golf and was a member of River Oaks Country Club in Sherman, CT. He developed many special friendships there. Chris also cherished all employees of his agency along with his loyal customers. If you had the pleasure of knowing Chris, you know how extraordinary he was. He impacted so many people in such an indescribable, beautiful way. He will be missed by many and was so enormously loved. As devastated as Chris’s family is, they take comfort in knowing he has donated to the eye bank. A very deserving person will hopefully get to see the world through his eyes. Chris would have been so pleased to know that he was able to help someone even after his passing.

A mass of Christian burial will take place on Friday March 8, 2024, at 10:00 am at St. Lawrence O’Toole Church in Brewster, NY. The interment will take place at a later date. Calling hours will be held on Thursday March 7, 2024, at Beecher Funeral Home, 1 Putnam Ave., Brewster, NY from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Chris’s memory may be made to his favorite charity, St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.