Shaun Michael O'Brien, 20, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022. He was a lifelong resident of Newport News and was employed as a mechanic at Pep Boys Automotive until accepting a position at Compete Automotive of Richmond. Shaun had a love for cars, whether working on them or driving them as long as they were fast and loud. He was known for his love of gathering with friends at local car shows and his passion for Mustangs.

He is survived by his father and stepmother, Scott O'Brien and his wife Lindsey; his mother Shannon Marie O'Brien; a brother Seth O'Brien; a step-brother Bryan Waller; a step-sister Payton Waller; paternal grandparents Joseph O'Brien, Jr. and Debra; uncles and aunts, Charles and Kim Johnson, and Joe O'Brien, III and Lisa; cousins, Ella Grace O'Brien, Ethan Joseph O'Brien, Chucky Johnson and Ashley Gore; and his mastiff, "Nissa"; as well as many other family and friends.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home from 6 to 7 PM. Burial is private.

In lieu of flowers please send memorial donations to The Jed Foundation at jedfoundation.org.

Please leave online condolences at www.wjsmithandson.com.