‘He would do anything for anyone’: Limerick house fire victim to be laid to rest
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The late Robert Duggan passed away following the tragic accident in Killeely on Thursday
A YOUNG Limerick city father-of-two who died in a house fire has been remembered as “a true gentleman and character”.
Robert Duggan, aged in his 30s, of Smith O’Brien Avenue, Killeely, Limerick, passed away following the tragic accident on Thursday afternoon. He was pronounced deceased at the scene in Killeely following the attendance of emergency services.
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Mr Duggan who will be sadly missed by his loving family - his parents Robert and Moira, his adored children, daughter Abbey, son Robbie, his loving sisters Linda, Debbie and Holly, brother-in-law Jonathan, Moira’s partner Charlie, Robert's partner Caroline, Linda’s partner Pat, Abbey’s partner Ben, his nieces Scarlett, Sadhbh, Isabelle and Katie, nephew Seán, relatives, neighbours, work colleagues and friends.
Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate, on Monday, September 21, from 3pm to 4.30pm. Funeral arriving to St Munchin’s Church, Clancy Strand, on Tuesday, September 22 for Requiem Mass at 1.30pm, followed by burial in Castlemungret Cemetery, Mungret.
Countless tributes have been paid to Mr Duggan on rip.ie following his untimely passing.
One wrote that they will never forget Mr Duggan.
“You made me feel at home when I came to Limerick and always put a smile on my face. I can’t get you out of my head, my old friend, until we meet again Robert, rest in peace, brother.”
A work colleague, in expressing their condolences, said that Mr Duggan was always happy and laughing in work.
“When we came across each other, we'd nearly always walk away laughing, Robbie, may God accept you with open arms and may you look down upon your family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n anam dílis, Tá tú imithe uainn anois Robbie, Mo chara.”
Another person said that Mr Duggan had such a kind heart, a beautiful smile and he would do anything for anyone
“We will never forget him. The hill will never be the same.”
A mourner said that Mr Duggan was “a genuinely, beautiful person”.
“Always happy, smiling and always made you leave his company with a smile or in laughter”.
Mr Duggan was described as “a true gentleman and character” and “would do anything for anyone”.
May he rest in peace.