RIP: Tributes paid to Waterford native who was a 'wonderfully kind man'

Tributes have been paid following the passing of Richard (Dick) Coveney late of Ballykinsella, Tramore, Waterford.

Richard passed away peacefully at University Hospital Waterford, surrounded by his loving family on the 11th of May 2025. 

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Dick will be sadly missed by his loving wife Veronica, his children, Cian and Niamh, his adored and treasured grandchildren Jamie, Owen, Ben and Tessa; his daughter-in-law Nadia, his son-in-law Brian; his brother-in law Gerard and his sister-in-law Catherine. Dick will be forever remembered by his nieces Sandie and Carrie, relatives, extended family, wonderful neighbours and many friends.

Tributes have been paid in the condolences section of Rip.ie and read as follows: 

"Dear Ronnie and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. I have never forgotten Dick’s support and encouragement. He was a wonderfully kind man. In time, may good memories,of which there must be so many, sustain you.
You and Dick are in my thoughts. May he rest in peace. Katharine."

Another reads:

"Ronnie and family, so sorry to hear of your loss .I worked with Dick many years ago in Cork Co.Council. He had a wicked sense of humour and always made us laugh . He was also a friend and colleague of my Phil."

Funeral Arrangements

Dick will be reposing at Falconers Funeral Home, Riverstown, Tramore, Co. Waterford on Wednesday the 14th of May from 5pm to 7pm.

Dick's Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday the 15th of May, at 10am at The Church of The Holy Cross, Tramore, Co. Waterford. Immediately after, Dick will be laid to rest in St Declan’s Cemetery, Tramore.

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