RIP: ‘Such a lovely man’ - Tributes paid to much-loved Waterford man after sad passing

Tributes have been paid to a much-loved Waterford man following his sad passing.

Tony (Titch) Byrne, late of Foyle Avenue, Avondale, Waterford city and formerly of Carrigeen Lane, passed away peacefully on July 26.

Tony was predeceased by his daughter Kellie and his parents Tommy and Kitty.

He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Kathleen, daughters Amy, Gemma and Kim, sons-in-law Kevin, David and Neil and grandchildren Abby, Nicole, Riley and Kaya.

He is deeply regretted by his brothers Roger, John and Paschal, sisters Helen and Pamela, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

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Tributes to Tony have flooded in from across Waterford following his sad passing.

One person wrote: “Tony was as good a work colleague as anyone could ever ask for. He was such a very kind man and an absolute gentleman.”

“I shared an office with Tony in Seedtech. A true gent out and out,” another former work colleague said.

Meanwhile, a local couple described him as “a lovely neighbour and a gentleman”.

Another local man said: “I am heartbroken to hear of Tony's passing.

“Both he and Kathleen have gone through such difficult times in the last few years. Life is unfair sometimes but we must carry on.

“I have known Tony for the last 38 years; he and Kathleen have been great friends and customers for nearly four decades.

“He was a true gentleman and a great craic. He will be sadly missed.”

Tony reposed at Thompson's Funeral Home, Barrack St, Waterford on Tuesday, July 28.

Requiem Mass took place at the Sacred Heart Church, The Folly on Wednesday, July 29, followed by burial in St Mary’s Cemetery, Ballygunner.

May He Rest in Peace.