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Anonymous posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Back in the day, WNDR ruled Syracuse radio and OB ruled WNDR. I was shocked to learn of his death but would like to thank him for the many hours of enjoyment he gave all of us when we were younger and glued to the radio there in Syracuse. Things change, not always for the better here on this earth, but I know that Jim is in a better place now. Thank you, OB.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Saturday, May 7, 2005
Jim was a great and generous man. He made the neighborhood fun while I was growing up with his daughter Katy. He will be greatly missed. Thanks for all the wonderful childhood memories Jim!
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 4, 2005
Jim,I will always miss you. My prayers are with your loved ones. You will always be in my heart. Thank you for the gift of your friendship and the "Sweet Dreams". God bless you. Till we meet again....
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 4, 2005
Jim was a great man and a good father.He always made my family laugh and would do anything for you. He was a very generous man. He will be greatly missed.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 4, 2005
I am sorry that I am not able to express my condolences to you all in person. I have great memories of listening to your Dad on the radio. I remember a baseball game at Meachum, (Mcallair's field!) when Mike Downs had sound equipment in his vehicle and your Dad ""called"" the game- To everyone's delight, he made it seem like Yankee baseball.!!! He had a marvelous talent for broadcasting and the ability to connect and draw loyalty from his listeners.. Additionally, he was always quick with his friendly Hello and inquiry into what's going on in your world. With deepest sympathy, Maureen Cregg
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 4, 2005
To Megan and her family. We are truly sorry for your loss of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. If you need anything sweetie, just call! Love, Mr. & Mrs. Waz, Kurt & Alex
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 4, 2005
Jim was like a second father to me. His love and generosity made my childhood along with my two brothers and his two beautiful daughters absolutely amazing (Jamie and Jen too). Not a day will go by without him and his family in my prayers. My heart goes out to the family and all touched by Jim. The day Jim passed away was a huge loss for mankind and a major gain for heaven. He was a truely genuine man.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 3, 2005
I never actually met Mr. O'Brien but he really made a difference in my life. He was truly thoughtful and generous. He probably doesn't even know the impact he made on people, if he was as kind to others as he was to my family. What an inspiration of kindness he was.... Bless Jim and bless his family and loved ones.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 3, 2005
From T-ball to proms, Mr. O'Brien was always there for Megan. With a proud smile on his face, and love for his family. Our sympathy to you, and fond memories of your Dad.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 3, 2005
Jim was as upbeat and friendly in person as he was on the air. Syracuse has lost a legend and a great guy. God Bless you Jim.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 3, 2005
Family and Friends of Jim, my prayers are with you. Jim's legacy to the Central New York community will live on. He was a true friend of my late husband and fellow radio personality, George Plavocos. I will never forget that. I am imagining that they are having a grand reunion in Heaven. It was my pleasure to know him.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 3, 2005
I didn't have the pleasure of personally knowing Jim O'Brien, but I definitely had the pleasure of listening to him on his radio show on WNDR and in later years on WNDR when it played country music legends. He re-introduced me to Kris Kristofferson's music. My thoughts and prayers go to his family and many friends. He and fellow DJ Bud Ballou are together again raising heck!
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Monday, May 2, 2005
Jim was a great guy, I could never feel sad if I tried when I was around him. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Monday, May 2, 2005
Mr. O'Brien,i am sorry i could not get home to say good-bye to you in person. you were a great man and you will be missed. say hello to my dad when you see him. God bless, and rest in peace.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Monday, May 2, 2005
My deepest sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. God bless!
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Monday, May 2, 2005
As a hospice volunteer I was privileged and honored to have been able to spend time with Jim, he was a wonderful, loving man and he will always have special place in my heart.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Monday, May 2, 2005
Mr O'Brien will always be one of my most treasured memories of growing up, I listened to 1260, WNDR as a young girl, and always loved to listen to Jim, he had one of the greatest personalities and always made me laugh, I will never forget winning a 45 record from a contest, he made me feel like I had won a million dollars! Thank you Mr. O'Brien from an old fan, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family, may you rest in peace
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Monday, May 2, 2005
We send our sincerest sympathy - We are just sosaddened. We were able toattend an event with Samand the Twisters and as always they mentioned "OB"(this was a few weeks ago) It was great to hear the guys and dedicate OB's WNDRtheme song to him.OB we love ya and will always remember the good ol' days with you.. even when your road was flooded out you still made it"on the air" !!
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Monday, May 2, 2005
Although radio may be hought of as glamorous, there were many days it wasn't so glamorous for Jim. Of course, that's what made this man so wonderful. He approached every day with humor, humility and a true concern about his friends and co-workers. I had the pleasure of 8 great years with Jim at 93Q/WNDR. But don't worry Jimmy, your caring legacy will live on. Rest in Peace, my friend.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Monday, May 2, 2005
I know Jim is at peace now. I send my deepest regrets that he is gone. He was a good friend and great person. I hope all of you are doing well.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Monday, May 2, 2005
Our deepest condolences and thoughts to the family and friends of Syracuse DJ James "Jimmy" O'Brien - from the family of Dr. Timothy O'Brien
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Monday, May 2, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family of Mr. O'Brien. Although I only met Mr. O'Brien once, the stories I heard of him from his daughter jennifer made me feel like I knew him longer.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Monday, May 2, 2005
Meg-O - I just wanted to let you know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Monday, May 2, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with your family and I wish you all the very best...god bless
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Monday, May 2, 2005
My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Megan. I am so sorry for your loss.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Monday, May 2, 2005
Meg my heart goes out to you... god bless you and your family. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Monday, May 2, 2005
Jim was my favorite DJ in Jr. High and High School. He was the best and will be greatly missed.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Monday, May 2, 2005
Jenny sorry for your loss. your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Monday, May 2, 2005
I worked with Mr. O'Brien for a number of years in the Bellevue C.C. Pro Shop. I feel honored to have known him...he was a true friend. Anyone who had the opportunity to spend time with 'OB' loved him right from the start. He had the qualities we all admire and look for in friends...the ability to make people laugh and a heart of gold. 'OB' will be truly missed. Jamie - My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Monday, May 2, 2005
My Deepest Sympathy to the family of James O'Brien. I enjoyed his radio show for many years. He was a wonderful radio personality. Love In Christ, Linda Hard Dolphin Louisville, KY.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Sunday, May 1, 2005
I used to win a lot when he was at WNDR, so much so that he new my voice when I called in. He was a great person to know. He will be truly missed. We all loved you Jim.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Sunday, May 1, 2005
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Jim's passing.Even though I never met Jim in person, I felt like he was a friend because of his warm, friendly on-air personality. Syracuse radio in the 60's was ruled by O.B., and I was one of his many loyal listeners. Rest in peace, Jim - I know you're still spinning those discs in rock 'n roll heaven.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Sunday, May 1, 2005
Jim and I were classmates and friends at St Anthonys. I havent seem Jim in many years. His sense of humor was wonderfull. We will all miss Obie. God bless the family.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Sunday, May 1, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He was a truly amazing man and I feel grateful to have known him. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Sunday, May 1, 2005
I was so saddened by the news of Jim's passing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with Jim and his family and friends. Jim and I started in the radio business at almost the same time and we shared overnight dj shifts at competing stations, Jim on WNDR and me on WOLF in the summer of 1961. Jim and I got acquainted on the phone during those long 6 hour shifts and occasionally had some fun with the audience by playing the same record at the same time.We became colleagues at WNDR in the spring of 1962 when I was hired to do early evenings and Jim was moved to late evenings. Although I was only there for a year before moving on, Jim and I remained life long friends. I spent some time with Jim in 1985 when I returned to Syracuse to run a business. I visited WNDR/WNTQ regularly and was always delighted visiting Jim while he was on the air.I talked with Jim recently after learning of his condition. He sounded great and was in good spirits. I know he enjoyed the call as much as I did.Jim was a kind, gentle man with a great sense of humor and a big heart. He took things as they came and always seemed to make the best of his situations. I think everyone that knew him loved him. I know that I will never forget him. Please accept my sympathy for your loss.Rick (Dick) SnyderWest Palm Beach, Florida
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Sunday, May 1, 2005
Jim O'Brien was a big part of my youth, I am distressed to hear of his death. I am sure I am not the only person of my age who feels this way. He will be missed.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Sunday, May 1, 2005
Jim always had a way of making my family and everyone around him laugh, I think we will always remember him for this. His 4 kids, my nieces and nephew, are wonderful people...which is a big testament to Jim. He will be missed.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Sunday, May 1, 2005
All of the O'Brien family are in my thoughts an prayers.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Sunday, May 1, 2005
Family And Friends~ My deepest thoughts and sympathies are with you! Megan I love you! Anything at anytime I'm here. God bless.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Sunday, May 1, 2005
Jim, I will never forget you. You were "Our version" of Desperate Housewives. You kept our marriages going with your morning show. You were always there to listen to us and play what we wanted to hear. We love You. Jimmy O'Brien Show, On this radio, 1260 on your dial and so on. Rest in Peace.Easy.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Sunday, May 1, 2005
I remember Jim as not just a real professional, and not just one of the greatest of the rock radio pioneers, but also as a truly wonderful guy.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Sunday, May 1, 2005
Jim, we will miss you very much. You were a wonderful friend and a great person to know. Thank you for all the memories and may you rest in peace. We love ya OB.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Sunday, May 1, 2005
I always remember Jim's theme song on the radio to the tune of "Wild Weekend"; he was a super DJ. I ran into him a few years ago and recognized his face so I stopped and told him so. My condolences to his family and friends.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Sunday, May 1, 2005
Only the Lord knows all of the good deeds Jim did for his fellow mankind.We will see Jim once again, in Heaven, as he now awaits our arrival.Jim will forever be in our prayers.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Sunday, May 1, 2005
As a teenager I grew up in the North Country listening to the Jimmy O'Brien Show. He was part of the 60's music scene. It was my pleasure to meet and know him years later. We all loved him and will miss him.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Sunday, May 1, 2005
Our sympathy goe out to the family of such a wonderful man. Daytime radio was never the same when you left. You will be truly missed and it is an honor to have called you our friend. God Bless and rest in peace
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Sunday, May 1, 2005
Jimmy"" got me interested in the radio business, and was very helpful and always encouraging. I'll never forget working in the ""swamp"", the record hops, Suburban Park, and spinning songs with him in Jamesville. It was a great pleasure to have known him & to have worked with him. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Sunday, May 1, 2005
I will always remember the times I spent with Jim. He always knew how to make you laugh. All my love to the O'Brien family.
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