Rodrick M. “Marty” O'Banion, “The Copper Man”, 73 of Barnstable died at the McCarthy Care Center in Sandwich Sunday January 14, 2018, after a short illness.

He was the husband of Lilli Kildevaeld for 19 years.

Born in Cheyenne, WY, Marty was the son of the late Joseph O'Banion and Marion Jane Richards. He grew up in Canaan, NH and was a graduate of Canaan High School in 1963. He later received Bachelors Degrees in Science of Metallurgy from RPI in Syracuse, NY, Business and Psychology from Bryant College, Syracuse University and the University of New Hampshire. He also attended classes for his Masters Degree in Business at Harvard.

Marty served in the U.S. Air Force and volunteered with the Special Operations Unit for 17 months in Vietnam and other South East Asian fronts. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Staff Sergeant in 1972, at which time he started in his corporate business in creating construction companies.

In 2000, Marty started new talents in coppersmithing and became the “Copper Man” on Nantucket.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the nurses and staff at the McCarthy Care Center for their care and support during Marty’s illness.

Marty is survived by his sons, Todd, Shane, Mark, and Nicolas O’Banion and Michael Kildevaeld; his daughters, Darcy O’Banion, Martha O’Banion Brock, Sonia O’Banion, and Michelle O’Banion Melton, and Charlotte Kildevaeld; twenty grandchildren; one great grandson; and his siblings, Donald Roberts, Jim Colburn, Robert Colburn, Pam Colburn, James O’Banion, Judy Eckert, Bette Person, Kathy O’Banion and Leslie Harkrider. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Richard Colburn and a sister, Sharon Collins.

A graveside service will be held at 12:45 p.m. Friday January 26 in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the McCarthy Care Center, 73 Service Rd., East Sandwich, MA 02537 or to Hope Hospice, 765 Attucks Lane, Hyannis, MA 02601.

Be at peace, brother .. and welcome home

We all enjoyed Marty's company at our yearly family reunion in July. I'm so glad we got to spend that time with him. Rest in peace Marty.

My sincere sympathy to you and your family Sonia. May you rest in peace Mr. O'Banion. Your in my thoughts and prayers.

I feel so lucky to have known Marty like a brother. It was great to see him this summer and watch him enjoying himself so much interacting with people at the Canaan Old Home Days. I will always cherish our last talk and hugs. He will be sadly missed but the memories shall live on. My thoughts are with all of you during this emotional time.

My condolences to the family of Marty. Remember him as a kid although a few years my senior. May you find solace in knowing he lead a good and humble life.

Rest in peace sweet cousin. My heart goes out the family and friends.

We are so sorry for your loss. May you find peace in knowing that he is in a better place and no longer in pain.

Sonia, My deepest sympathies for you and your family. Prayers for you during this difficult time.

I am so sorry to hear that Marty has passed away. I knew him and his brothers and sister back in the 60's when he lived in Canaan. He was a kind and gentle man. My thoughts are with his family. Donna Huntoon Leone - Tewksbury, Ma

Prayers of healing to the entire family this man affected a lot of people he was special in many ways may he rest in peace and may we all move forward with love and laughter in our hearts, and our own special memories Godspeed see you on the other side

Our prayers and thoughts are with all the O'Banion family at this time. RIP Copperman

My thoughts are with his whole family.

My thoughts are with his whole family.

May God bless and keep you all safe and help heal your hearts at this time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.