The death has occurred of former Waterford City Manager, and Freeman of the City of Waterford, Michael Doody.
Mr Doody of Summerville Avenue, Waterford died on April 2nd at his home.
Tributes have been paid by many former councillors who worked with Michael Doody at Waterford City and County Council (formerly Waterford Corporation) during his time as Waterford City Manager.
Former Fine Gael Councillor, and former Mayor of Waterford City, Hilary Quinlan said: “I got to know Michael back in 1985 when I was first elected to the Corporation as it was known then. I found him to be very fair and easy to deal with, and it was always a pleasure on social occasions to meet up with him and the beautiful Alice. Sincere condolences to the extended Doody families at this sad time.”
Meanwhile, former Wexford County Manager, Seamus Dooley, said: “Sincere condolences to the Doody family on their sad loss. It was my privilege to have known Michael as a former colleague who was a highly accomplished public official committed to Waterford City.”
Mr Doody was predeceased by his wife Alice, his brothers Jimmy, John and Teddy and his sister Eileen.
His death notice reads that he is “sadly missed by his children Eamonn, Catherine, Claire, Laura and Michael, his daughters-in-law Ann-Mari and Megumi, his sons-in-law Seán and Kevin and by his grandchildren Jack, Ciara, Ronan, Emeline, Kevin, Aisling, Katie and Lily, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.”
Funeral details
Reposal will take place at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Waterford on Wednesday from 7:00pm to 8:30pm with vigil prayers and Rosary at 8:00pm.
Michael Doody’s funeral cortege will drive past City Hall, The Mall, Waterford en route for Requiem Mass on arrival in the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Butlerstown on Thursday at 12:00pm followed by burial in the Adjoining Cemetery.
May He Rest in Peace.
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