By Dan Walsh
The death has occurred of well-known Enniscorthy businessman, Pat Casey, (69), 20, Slaney Street, who was also a great community activist and was a founder member and former chairman of Slaney Search and Rescue.
Mr. Casey worked for the family business, MF Casey Jewellers, set up by his late parents, Maurice and Betty Casey, after they purchased the former family business and home of renowned poet Anthony Cronin (1923-2016) on Slaney Street in the early 1950s.
A most popular member of the community, news of Pat’s death has been greeted with shock and sadness and condolences are extended to his sorrowing family and friends. R.I.P.
In a statement on social media Slaney Search and Rescue paid this fine tribute; “It was with deepest sadness that we heard yesterday of the untimely passing of our beloved member Pat Casey. Pat has been with Slaney Search and Rescue since its inception. Over the years he has worked tirelessly for the organisation, holding many positions on our Committee including Chairman. But probably Pat’s greatest talent was training our new members. From introducing them to the operation of the boats to showing them how to stand up in a dry suit, Pat was the man. He will be sorely missed.“
FAMILY NOTICE; Dearly loved husband of Margaret Kavanagh Casey, loving father of Marguerite and John, adoring grandfather of Patrick and John, beloved son of the late Maurice and Betty and much-loved brother of Betty, Maurice, Stephen, Christina, Marie and the late John and Catherine.
Sadly missed by his loving family, Marguerite’s partner Jimmy, John’s partner Azraa, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. May He Rest in Peace
Reposing at Browne’s Funeral Home, Enniscorthy, on Saturday from 12 noon until 7pm and on Sunday from 2pm with removal at 6.30pm to St. Aidan’s Cathedral.
Funeral Mass on Monday at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Enniscorthy.
Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Slaney Search & Rescue.
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