Michael H. O'Brien

For other people named Michael O'Brien, see Michael O'Brien (disambiguation).

Michael O'Brien (July 24, 1954 – October 15, 2018) was an American politician who was a member of Democratic Party in Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 175th legislative district. He was first elected in 2006.^[2]

Mike O'Brien
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 175th district
In office January 2, 2007[1] – October 15, 2018
Preceded by	Marie Lederer
Succeeded by	Mary Isaacson
Personal details
Born	(1954-07-24)July 24, 1954 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	October 15, 2018(2018-10-15) (aged 64) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Resting place	Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Pennsylvania 39.93358°N 75.25750°W / 39.93358; -75.25750
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Rita M. O'Brien
Children	2
Residence(s)	Fishtown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

The district he served contained such Philadelphia landmarks as Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, South Street, and Penn Treaty Park. O'Brien attended Northeast Catholic High School for Boys and La Salle University.^[3]

Prior to elective office, he served as chief of staff to Marie Lederer.^[4]

O'Brien suffered a fatal heart attack on October 15, 2018.^[5]