'Untimely passing for a man in the prime of his life', Carlow's Pat Minnock laid to rest
Rest in Peace
"A shocking and untimely passing for a man in the prime of his life, my heart and my prayers are with his family at this awful time," said Senator Jeinnfer Murnane O'Connor as Carlow businessman, Pat Minnock, was laid to rest.
Pat died suddenly while abroad on Saturday, August 24.
He will be deeply missed by his heartbroken wife Mary, children Kevin, Padraic and Clare, daughters-in-law and son-in-law, Rebecca, Niamh and Daryl, grandchildren Emma, Sean and Caoimhe, siblings Breda, Eilish, Pete, Marie, Colm and Bill, in-laws, extended family and many friends. Predeceased by his grandson Eoin.
His funeral mass took place in the Church of the Holy Family, Askea on Monday with burial afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Carlow.
Senator Jennifer Murnane O'Connor said: "My deepest sympathies to the Minnock family as they bury their most beloved Pat.
"Always a gentleman whose shy smile was a constant comfort to many of us, a man who had time for everyone, no matter where they came from.
"A shocking and untimely passing for a man in the prime of his life, my heart and my prayers are with his family at this awful time."