Michael K. O'Brien

Michael Kevin O’Brien, 55, of Morrisville, VT passed away suddenly Wednesday, Sept.4, 2019 at his home. A 1982 graduate of Mill River Union High School, he was employed in Hospitality Service at the Stow Mountain Resort, prior to which he spent many years in other locations around the country providing hospitality services at resorts operated at U.S. Park Service areas.

Michael was a well-liked man, who recently had cataract surgeries and was looking forward to putting voices to faces. His last post on Facebook: “Well kids, looks like I’ll be able to see y’all a bit clearer.  Hopefully, my heart can take the shock”. Michael will be remembered Fondly and missed greatly by many who knew him. He is survived by his parents, Thomas S. O’Brien and Barbara J. (Skoie) O’Brien of Clarendon, a brother, Thomas P. O’Brien and companion Kaarin Alsop of Castleton and two sisters, Karen A. Holden and husband Brian of Wallingford, and Laura J. O’Brien and husband Jed Pauls of Brandon. Michael is also survived by nieces Sally and Kathleen O’Brien of Brandon and nephew Sullivan O’Brien of Castleton.

There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019 in Christ the King Church in Rutland. A reception will follow in the church hall.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 60 Kimball Ave., 60 Kimball Ave., South Burlington, VT 05403.

Arrangements are by the Clifford Funeral Home.