
John (Jack) J. O'Brien (B. 1925 - D. 2001) was an ecclesiastical muralist who painted the ceilings and walls of cathedrals and churches and one statehouse across the Northeast United States during the 1950s - 1960s. A World War Two veteran with the 45th Infantry, he was severely...

At 18, Jack O'Brien fought in the 45th Infantry from Sicily to the Nazi border. He was shot stabbed, blown up by a hand grenade and was with his two best friends when they were killed. Returning stateside, he attended the Arts Student League of NYC where he met his soulmate...