'A true gentleman' - Tributes paid as beloved Carlow man to be laid to rest today
John Foley passed away on Tuesday
Tributes have poured in following the sad death of John Foley, late of Garryhill, Carlow, who will be laid to rest today.
John Foley, a retired publican, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, peacefully at Saint Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny, surrounded by his heartbroken family.
He is predeceased by his parents Tom and Mary and brother Tom.
John, beloved husband of Margaret and much loved father of Paul, Patrick, Sean, Sinead, Niall, Robert, Dermot, Seamus & Kevin.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife, sons, daughter, son-in-law MJ, daughters-in-law, grandchildren Saoirse, Andrew, Zoe, Nicole, Ruth, Ross, Zak, Dean, Conor, Abbie, Amy, Jake, Noah, Tadhg, Odhram, Kyle, Isabella, Bobby, Grace, Vivian, Cillian, Amelia, great-grandchildren Ellie, Paige, Leah, Cillian, brothers Jim, Pat, Ger, sister Mary, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, kind neighbours and his many friends.
Heartfelt condolences have been left on RIP.ie, from those who knew and fondly remembered John, with one mourner writing,
"Sincere sympathy to the Foley family on the sad loss of john , a true gentleman , RIP john."
Another wrote,
"Our deepest sympathies to Margaret and all the Foley families on the sad loss of John, true gentleman and great man our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time."
While another wrote,
"Deepest sympathy to Margaret and all the Foley family on the sad passing of John. Great memories of John as a tough and determined hurler. May he rest in peace.
Funeral Arrangements
Reposing in Kearney's Funeral Home, Fenagh on Thursday from 2pm concluding with prayers at 7.30pm.
Requiem Mass on Friday at 11am in Saint Lazerian's Church, Drumphea, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.