RIP: tributes paid to 'a lovely gentleman and engaging character' from Sallins, Kildare

A Sallins, Co Kildare resident who passed away recently has been fondly remembered as “a lovely gentleman and engaging character.”

Andrew (Andy) Brosnan, Sherlockstown, Sallins, Co Kildare and late of Kilflynn, Co Kerry, passed peacefully on January 4 last at St Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park.

Andy is predeceased by his wife, Ita Egan; he is deeply regretted by his loving daughters Andrea and Lyn, sons-in-law Martin and Alan, grandchildren Lauren, Ben and Jamie, sister Ena, extended family and friends.

May Andy Rest In Peace

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Andy will be reposing at Oliver Reilly’s Funeral Home, The Waterways, Sallins, Co. Kildare, (W91 K6PN) on Thursday evening from 5.30pm to 7.30pm, with prayers at 7pm.

The removal will take place by Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors from his residence on Friday at 10.30am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady and the Guardian Angels, Sallins for 11am funeral mass, followed by burial in St. Corban's Cemetery, Naas.

Family flowers only please.

Donations can be made in Andy's memory to the Alzheimers Society of Ireland via the "donate" section below.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live in the webstream section below

Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors accept no responsibility for any live webcam interruptions or issues.

For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230

Webstream

Funeral service: https://www.naasparish.ie/our-parish/sallins-webcam/

Donations in lieu of flowers to Alzheimer Society of Ireland in Memory of Andrew (Andy) Brosnan: https://eventmaster.ie/fundraising/pages/AA88981621/donate.html

Tributes paid to Andy on RIP.ie include: “Our thoughts and sympathies to all the Brosnan family on Andy's passing. Such a lovely gentleman and engaging character. May he rest in his eternal reward.”

And: “Sincere condolences to Andrea, Lyn, Ena and family. We have fond memories of Andy and Aunty Ita at all our family gatherings. He was a gentleman with a great sense of humour who was always interested in what you were doing. Rest in peace Andy.”

While another mourner wrote: “Very sorry to hear of Andy's passing. We have many great memories of Andy and Ita, they had a wonderful life together. Andy was the life and soul of many a family gathering. May he rest in peace.”

And another added: “Our deepest sympathy Andrea, Lyn and extended families on the passing of your beloved Andy. A great friend and colleague over the years. May his gentle soul rest in peace.”