James J O'Brien

Rev. James J. O’Brien, 91; former pastor of St. Eugene Church in Chicago passed away on November 5, 2026. He was the beloved son of the late Margaret (nee Donahue) and the late James O’Brien; Dear brother of Margaret (the late Russell) King and the late Thomas (Mary Ellen) O’Brien; He will be fondly missed by his nieces, nephew and his cherished friends in the O’Kane family.

Fr. O’Brien was ordained in the Archdiocese of Chicago on May 3, 1960. He served faithfully at St. John Berchmans, St. Catherine of Alexandria, St. Patricia, St. Lambert and St. Juliana before becoming the pastor of St. Eugene Church from 1991-2006. He was part of the Metropolitan Tribunal of the Archdiocese of Chicago. During his retirement he served as a chaplain at the O’Hare Interfaith Chapel.

Lying in state Monday November 16th from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and again Tuesday November 17th from 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. at St. Eugene Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated immediately following Tuesday’s visitation at 11:00 a.m. Interment at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Eugene Church or Catholic Charities