Bridget O’Brien born in Kilrush, County Clare, Ireland on October 25, 19…. passed away peacefully on Februury 25th 2025. She lived at the Kensington of White Plains where she was assisted by many wonderfal caretakers and staff. She loved living at the Kensington and loved all the people that worked there.
She was the beloved daughter of the late Susan and John O’Brien, the cherished sister of the late Mary O’Neill (Michael), Kitty McGuckin (Matty), Betty Naylor (Con) Bernadette Guihen (Phillip) and Helen Lekow (John).
Bridget immigrated to the United States in November of 1947 where she first lived with her Aunt Delia and then her sister Kitty. She settled in Manhattan, New York and lived there for many years while she worked for AT&T. From there she went to work for Disney. She loved the city and going out to dinner with her friends. Once retired, she moved to Pearl River in Rockland County where she lived happily for many years in her condo.
Bridget’s Irish roots brought her back to Ireland most summers to visit her family and her home place. Bridget was a Breast cancer survivor. She was one tough cookie and a wonderful Aunt and friend. She will be dearly missed by all her nieces and nephews here & abroad.
Calling hours will be held at the Fred H. McGrath & Son Funeral Home, Bronxville between the hours of 2 to 6pm on Sunday March 2nd, 2025. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, March 3rd 2025 at St. Joseph’s Church, Bronxville at 10:45AM.
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Nieces and Nephew in Republic of Ireland says
February 27, 2025 at 5:00 pmWe are so sorry to hear this sad news of your passing. We have very fond memories of your annual home comings to West Clare, during the summer months with Kitty and Matty..The catch ups would last for hours, and we all really enjoyed this, especially our mother Bernadette. Thank you for those wonderful memories, you will be dearly missed by all of us
Rest in Peace Aunt Clair
Bernadette, Josephine, Elizabeth, Gerald and Carmel
Denise Fitzpatrick says
March 2, 2025 at 5:33 pmMy Condolences to all the family. Sorry I am unable to be there to pay my respects. Aunt Claire was a character, she was always good to me and my boys. I spend time with her over the years on our car rides and always enjoyed our conversations. Rest in peace Aunt Claire.