Late Kildare businessman Tommy Tougher to be laid to rest on Thursday

Funeral details have been announced for the late businessman Tommy Tougher who passed away on Friday last.

Mr Tougher's remains will arrive at St. Conleth’s Parish Church, Newbridge for 11am Mass on Thursday morning. 

The Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam https://newbridgeparish.ie/parish-church 

Burial will take place afterwards in St. Conleth’s Cemetery, Newbridge.

His remains are reposing at Anderson & Leahy’s Funeral Home, Henry Street, Newbridge on Wednesday afternoon from 3pm with prayers at 7pm.

Mr Tougher, who lived in Newbridge, passed away peacefully at Naas Hospital on Friday last surrounded by his loving family.

“He was a great businessman and a real gentleman, one of a kind,” read one tribute on the rip.ie website.

Another said: “Always an out-stretched hand, a smile and time for a chat.”

Mr Tougher, who was aged in his 70s, had been business for over 50 years and employed many local people during that period.

During his long career, he built up business interests in fuel stations, oil distribution, restaurants and property development.

The Tougher brand is synonymous with the former Tougher Business Park between Naas and Newbridge as well as the adjacent Toughers Restaurant and the Red House Hotel.

He is predeceased by his parents Johnny and Kathleen, his brother Seán, and niece Dolores Walsh (née Tougher).

He is sadly missed by his loving wife Geraldine, daughters Geraldine, Yvonne and Dervilia and brothers and sisters Liam, Seamus, Maureen, Barbara and P.J.

He is also mourned by his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family, relatives, work colleagues, and a wide circle of friends.