Damien O'Brien, the Donegal man who was killed when he was hit by a suspected drunk driver in his adopted home of California on Sunday, July 6, will be laid to rest in Ireland on Friday, July 18.
A notice on RIP.ie says that Damien will repose at the home of his parents in Stoneybatter, Killygordon, Co Donegal, on Wednesday and Thursday.
A Requiem Mass will take place at 12 pm on Friday, July 18, in St. Patrick's Church, Killygordon, Co Donegal.
Burial afterward is strictly private for the O'Brien and O'Connor families.
Damien, 35, is survived by his wife, fellow Donegal native Michelle (nee O'Connor); she is due with their third son in September.
He is also survived by his parents, in-laws, siblings, extended family, colleagues, and a wide circle of friends.
Damien O'Brien.
The notice on RIP.ie says that Damien's "sudden and tragic death" occurred in Huntington Beach, California, on Sunday, July 6.
Huntington Beach Police Department in California said that it responded to a traffic collision at the intersection of Atlanta Ave and Delaware St, involving a black Audi RS5 and a pedestrian, at about 12:43 am on Sunday, July 6.
While officers located the 21-year-old driver uninjured, a 35-year-old male was found unconscious in the roadway.
Police said paramedics were called to the scene, but the pedestrian was later pronounced deceased.
"Impairment is suspected with the driver of the Audi RS5," police said, adding that the driver was taken into custody at the scene without incident.
In the days after Damien's tragic death, Tim Grady, of TM Grady Builders, where O'Brien worked, launched a GoFundMe titled "Aid for Damien O'Brien's Family After Tragic Loss."
"It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the sudden passing of our Vice President of Operations, Damien O’Brien, in a tragic accident on Sunday, July 6th," Tim wrote on the fundraising page.
"Damien was an extraordinary man, a leader, and a beloved member of our TM Grady Builder family, known for his dedication, warmth, wisdom, and professionalism. His contributions to our projects and his genuine care for our clients left a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of working with him."
Tim said donations will go to Damien's family "to help with monthly bills & any unexpected expenses."
He added: "We can make a difference in Damien's family's life by coming together to support them during this challenging time."
As of Wednesday evening, the GoFundMe page has raised more than $302k from more than 1.1k donations.
The GoFundMe earned the backing of several GAA clubs, both in the US and Ireland - O'Brien was a member of the OC Wild Geese, an Irish Gaelic Football Club based in Huntington Beach.
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