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The death has occurred of Patrick (Pat) Dillon of 9 Cill Bhríde, Kilteely, Limerick and formerly of Knockgreana, Old Pallas.
Passed away, peacefully, at his residence, on Wednesday, July 2.
Predeceased by his parents Rosie and Jim and his sisters Kitty and Mary.
Sadly missed by his loving sisters Josie, Betty and Nuala, brother Martin, sister-in-law Mary, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
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Reposing at Cill Bhríde Community Hall Kilteely this Friday evening, July 4 from 5.30 pm until 7 pm. Arriving in St John the Baptist Church Nicker n Saturday morning, July 5 at 10 am for Requiem Mass at 10.30 am with burial afterwards in Old Pallas cemetery.
Requiem Mass will be streamed live here.
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The death has occurred of Fonsie Fitzgerald of Rhebogue Avenue, Corbally, Limerick and late of Alphasan.
Passed away, peacefully, at Caherass Nursing Home, on Thursday, July 3.
Beloved husband of Mary. Dearly loved father of Pat, Tracy, Claire and Rowena.
Sadly missed by his daughter-in-law Caroline, sons-in-law Kevin and Ivor, his cherished grandchildren Cathal, Ruth, Alfie, Rua and Séamus, brother Michael, sisters Olive and Margaret, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his sister Ann (Reen) and brothers Brendan and Joe.
Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street on Friday, July 4 from 4.30pm to 6pm. Funeral arriving at St Nicholas Church, Westbury on Saturday, July 5 for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by burial in Mount St Lawrence Extension Cemetery.
Fonsie’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed here.
No flowers please, donations if desired to St Vincent de Paul.
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The death has occurred of Ita Hannan née O'Rourke of Huntsfield, Dooradoyle, Limerick and formerly of KiImallock.
Passed away, peacefully, at Milford Care Centre, on Wednesday, July 2.
Beloved wife of John. Dearly loved mother of Billy, Eoin, Joan and the late Vincent. Ita will be very sadly missed by her son-in-law Arthur, her cherished grandchildren Beth, Hugh and Orla, great-granddaughter Florence, brother Jimmy, sister Marian, brother-in-law Rich, nephews, nieces, extended family and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at St Nessan’s Church, Raheen on Friday, July 4 from 5pm to 6.30pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Saturday, July 5 at 11am followed by burial in Ballingaddy Cemetery, Kilmallock.
Ita’s Requiem Mass will be live-streamed here.
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