The Late Patrick ‘Paddy’ O’Connor of New York and late of Cordal, Castleisland

**The Late Patrick ‘Paddy’ O’Connor, (62) The Bronx, New York and late of Glountane, Cordal, Castleisland, Co. Kerry.**

An O’Connor family reunion to mark their mother’s 90th birthday. Mrs. Sheila O’Connor from Glountane Cross celebrated her 90th birthday at the River Island Hotel in May 2006. Mrs O’Connor is pictured here with members of her family who travelled from various parts of America and more locally to be together for the occasion. Included are, front from left: John, New York; Nora and Mary, Dublin; Mrs. O’Connor, Margaret, Castleisland; Julie, Dublin and Patrick, New York (RIP); Back from left: Neilie, New Jersey; Eddie, New York, (RIP); Phil, San Francisco; Den Joe, Castleisland; Timmy, New Jersey and Willie, New York. ©**Photograph:John Reidy 15-5-2006**

The death has occurred of Patrick ‘Paddy’ O’Connor, The Bronx, New York and late of Glountane, Cordal, Castleisland, Co. Kerry, August 21st 2021.

Beloved son of the late Denis and Sheila and brother of the late Eddie. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his brothers and sisters: John, Nora, Neily, Willie, Mary, Den Joe, Margaret, Phil, Timmy and Julia, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, his girlfriend, Julia McAuliffe, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

A Private Family Funeral

A private family funeral with a maximum of 50 people will take place for Paddy with his Requiem Mass on Saturday morning, August 28^th at 11am in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Cordal followed by burial in Kilbanivane Cemetery, Castleisland.

The family request that all current HSE Guidelines on social distancing are adhered to at all times and thank you for your cooperation.

Route for Funeral Cortège

Please Note: The funeral cortège will depart Paddy’s brother Den Joe’s residence in Tobermaing, Castleisland, at 10.30am on Saturday morning and travel to Cordal for Mass and depart the church at 12 noon and travel to Kilbanivane Cemetery Castleisland.

Date Published: Wednesday 25th August 2021. Date of Death: Saturday 21st August 2021

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