RIP: Tributes paid to 'lovely gentlemen' following sad death in Carlow

Tributes have been paid following the sad death of Tom Fitzpatrick, who has been described as a "lovely gentleman" who was "always a pleasure to meet".

Tom, late of The Pottle, Kilbride, Kildavin, Carlow and formerly Bunclody, Wexford, passed away on Wednesday. He is predeceased by his loving parents Jim and Bridget.

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Beloved husband of Frances, loving father of Jim and John and brother of Jo and Mary, Tom is deeply regretted by his loving wife, sons, sisters, and his adored grandchildren; Josh, Máire, Jack and Sinead, daughters-in-law Mary Theresa and Marie, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Heartfelt messages have been left on RIP.ie, from those who knew and fondly remembered Tom, expressing their grief at his sad passing.

One mourner said,

"Deepest sympathy to Toms wife and family on the sad passing of Tom. Only very recently I had a chat with Tom as it was always a pleasure to meet him. May his kind and gentle soul rest in eternal peace."

While another wrote,

"Deepest sympathy to Frances, Jim, John, Mary , Jo & his grandchildren, the extended family & friends

Thinking of you all at this extremely sad time. Your happy memories of Tom will keep you going in these sad days ahead RIP Tom."

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Funeral Arrangements

Tom will be reposing in Kavanagh's Funeral Home, Kiltealy Rd, Bunclody (Y21P9F2) on Friday from 4pm until 8pm.

Removal from his residence on Saturday to St. Lazerian's Church, Kildavin for Funeral Mass at 11am.

Burial afterwards in the New Cemetery, Kildavin.