Roseanne T. Hill O'Brien Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Albany - Roseanne H. O’Brien died at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany on May 21, 2022 after a short illness. Roseanne was born in Trenton, New Jersey, on October 23, 1942 to Andrew J. Hill, Jr. and Anne Cocozza Hill, who predecease her. She was a life-long learner and graduated from Hightstown (NJ) High School in 1960. She attended Georgian Court College and graduated in 1964 with a B.A. in English. She also participated in various graduate programs, including at the University of Maryland and Russell Sage College. After teaching and working in retail, Roseanne found her professional calling in human resources and training and development in a career that spanned 30+ years. She was a voracious reader, enjoyed cooking, and found enjoyment in volunteer work; she was especially passionate about the time she spent in recent years in working with the Wildwood Foundation. Roseanne loved being a mom, and after many years of traveling to watch her son and his friends play hockey, she found renewed energy by keeping track of her three granddaughters and their various lacrosse pursuits. Roseanne was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Thomas M. O’Brien; brother and sister, Andrew J. Hill III, and Dolores M. Boyd. She is survived by her son, James A. O’Brien, his wife, Kimberly Conole O’Brien, and cherished granddaughters, Maeve, Keelin, and Meaghan O’Brien, all of Honeoye Falls, New York. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, John Boyd of St. Croix, USVI, niece Dagny Boyd Evans (Carson) and family of Alexandria, VA, and nephew Andrew Boyd (Lauren) and family of Marblehead, MA; many cousins, including Edward Cocozza (NJ), and Anthony Cocozza (Susan) of Boiceville, NY; dear family friends Gwen Gialella Bergman of Atlantic Beach, FL, Gail Gialella Flaherty of Hendersonville, NC, and Gary Gialella of Billings, MT. In addition to her family, Roseanne cherished the company of several close friends, as well as amazing neighbors who were especially helpful over the last couple of years. Services will be held later this summer, with details to be determined; those who wish to remember Roseanne in a special way may send a contribution in her name to the Wildwood Foundation, 2995 Curry Road Ext., Schenectady, NY 12303, or to the charity of your choice. To leave a message for Roseanne’s family, please visit www.mcveighfuneralhome.com

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Roseanne T. Hill O'Brien

October 23, 1942 - May 21, 2022