Kayleigh Taylor O'Brien
March 3, 1998 ~ May 24, 2017
Kayleigh Taylor O'Brien, age 19, of Perry, Ohio, beloved to many family and friends, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. She was born on March 3, 1998 in Cleveland Ohio, the daughter of Tracy Lee O'Brien and Michael Thomas O'Brien.
Kayleigh was a 2016 graduate of Perry Ohio School, and was just finishing her first year at Lakeland Community College. She worked at Bob Evans in Mentor. Kayleigh had many interests. She was on the Track Team at Perry. She met and became inseparable best friends with Myka Gray, who was her Orientation Leader when she moved to Perry. Kayleigh was a hilarious young lady, always making others laugh and quick to laugh herself. She was always smiling and loved life. She was the light that held everyone together. She enjoyed attending church at St. Cyprian's Catholic Church in Perry. She liked spending time at the beach, had a passion for kids and was a natural born babysitter. Kayleigh was the first person to greet others with a smile, ready to help anyone and did not know a stranger. She was especially a great comfort and friend to her grandfather, Dominic, while he cared for, his wife and her grandmother, Emily who resides in a nursing home.
Kayleigh is survived by her mother, Tracy (Tom Fistek) O'Brien; father, Michael (Barb Davis) O'Brien; brothers, Jason (Brandy) Matthew O'Brien, Jonathan (Brittney) O'Brien, and Michael Davis; sisters, Morgan Williams and Brittany Fistek; grandparents, Jerome and Mary Frank, Dominic and Emily Capretta, and Thomas and Loyola O'Brien; aunts and uncles, Paula (John) Tomanovich, Derek (Jenny) Capretta, David (Tracy Lynn) Frank, Daniel (Stacey) O'Brien, Catherine (Bob) Jarzenski, Mary (Bobby) O'Brien-Gerred, Michael Frank, Amy (Michael) Noble; nieces and nephews, Gracey, Bella, Bentley, Paige, Johnathon; and many beloved cousins and friends.
Kayleigh was preceded in death by great- grandparents, Joseph and Milly Downey, Ann and Irving Frank, Fred and Erma Capretta; Aunt Melissa Frank, and Frances McCalligan "Auntie".
Friends will be received from 4:00 8:00 pm on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street, Madison, OH 44057. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at St. Cyprian's Catholic Church, 4223 Middle Ridge Road in Perry.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Kayleigh and Myka's name to Perry Local Schools, 4325 Manchester Road, Perry, OH. 44081
Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com
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Taken too soon. RIP. Condolences to her family and many friends.
Mike, Reno and I send you are Condolences. We may not have seen each other in years but we still consider you friends, and we are deeply sadden by your loss.
So sorry for your loss. My daughter worked with her at wet seal. I meet her once and was very nice. She will be missed by many
I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers to your family & friends. May they rest in piece, they'll be together forever.
Tom, Lola, and family, my heart breaks for all of you. Kayleigh was a very sweet young lady. Look to the Lord to help you find peace. Our thoughts and prayers are are with you all. Love Dan and Cheryl Rusnak
Sorry for your loss
I am so very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my heart and prayers. God bless all of you.
God bless Kayleigh's family and all her friends. Lots of prayers going their way. We all will miss her so very much. She was a very loving granddaughter! We love you and miss you Kayleigh.
Jerry, Our sincere condolences at this very difficult time for your family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all.
I do not know your daughter personally. My daughter was in driving school with your daughter Kayleigh a few years ago and they really hit it off. Please accept my very deepest sympathy and healing prayers for both of these young ladies and both of your families. I am so very sorry.
I do not know your daughter personally. My daughter was in driving school with your daughter Kayleigh a few years ago and they really hit it off. Please accept my very deepest sympathy and healing prayers for both Kayleigh and Myka's families. I am so very sorry.
The thing I remember most about Kayleigh is her beautiful smile! Rest in peace!❤
It makes me so sick to think that such a young, beautiful girl was taken so soon from her loved ones. Best wishes and much love to her family!
Still can't believe this is real. I don't want to believe it. My thoughts and prayers go out to Mykas family and Kayleigh's family. They will be dearly missed by everyone's lives they have touched. I know I will. I'm here for the families if they need anything!
I met Kayleigh in my statistics class senior year of high school. She was one of the only girls that was friendly and willing to help me out. I'll never forget how big and genuine her smile was. My deepest sympathy goes out to the Obrien family.
My sincerest condolences to the entire O'Brien family. Words cannot really express the sympathy I feel in my heart.
So terribly sorry to learn of this tragedy. My mother Rose Olsen knew Kayleigh's grandmother Emily and her grandfather Dominic Capretta when she was a resident at Golden Living Center. She used to say what a loving and wonderful family they had and I believe she met Kayleigh and said what a caring girl she was. My mother has since passed away but I still remember them. All of you are in my prayers.
So very sorry, no words can make it easier. If the family could do anything please call. Love to all
Extremely saddened by this tragedy. My thoughts are with the family and friends of this young lady.
We are so very sorry for both families loss. Prayers for strength and guidance for all. God Bless
There ar rd no words that can be spoken but thoughts and prayers go out to the family
I'm so sorry prayers to the family and friends
God Bless you Kayleigh, and all of your loved ones. They will carry on by remembering you with your infectious smile, spirit and all of the love you shared with those you cherished and loved.
Tom, I didn't have the pleasure of knowing your granddaughter but I'm saddened for your loss. Prayers and thoughts for you and your family.
I'm so very sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
So sorry for the family's loss.
RIP baby girl
So sorry for your loss, God be with you and your family
I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies to all. Sending hugs and prayers.
My deepest sympathies to the family. Prayers and hugs.