By Dan Walsh
The death has taken place of James ‘Suzie’ Furlong from Ballyvelig, Campile, father of Ireland’s rugby international star Tadhg Furlong.
Mr Furlong, who was a farmer and former butcher, was in his 60s.
He was heavily involved with New Ross Rugby Club where his famous son, Tadhg, perfected his rugby skills as a student at Good Counsel College.
FAMILY NOTICE; JAMES FURLONG, Ballyvelig, Campile. Peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his loving wife Margaret, sons Eoin and Tadhg, sister Ann, daughter-in-law Áine, Eoin’s partner Laura, uncles Dick and John (Martin), aunts Kitty (Joy) and Marie (O’Shea), brothers-in-law Danny, James and Tim (O’Leary), sister-in-law Mary (Ross), his many cousins, extended family and a large circle of friends. May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Reposing at his residence, (Y34 PC96) on Thursday, December 14th from 2pm concluding at 8pm and on Friday, December 15th from 2pm concluding at 8pm. Removal on Saturday, December 16th, to St. James Church, Horeswood, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial afterwards in Horeswood cemetery.
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