Paul F. O´Brien, Sr., 77, of Baldwinsville died Monday, June 9, 2003 at St. Josephs Hospital. He was born in Syracuse and lived in Baldwinsville most of his life. He retired in 1981 as regional supervisor at Continental Insurance Co. Mr. O'Brien was a communicant of St. Mary's Church, Baldwinsville. He was a Navy Veteran of WW II and a life member of VFW Post # 153.

Survivors: Three daughters, Dianne Smileuske of No. Syracuse, Jean Pyle of Maud, TX and Colleen Lamirande of Baldwinsville; a son Paul F., Jr. of Clay and eight grandchildren.

Services: 8:30am Thursday, June 12, 2003 at Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville and 9:00am in St. Mary's Church. Burial, St. Mary´s Cemetery. Calling hours are 4-7pm Wednesday, June 11, 2003 at the funeral home, 93 Downer St.

Contributions: American Cancer Society, 6725 Lyons Rd., E. Syracuse, NY 13057.