Philip (Philly) Lavery, St. Anthony’s, 2 Lacken Road, Kilbarry and formerly of Pearse Park, Waterford, Ex Waterford Crystal.
Philly passed away suddenly but peacefully at his home on Tuesday 1st of April 2025 R.I.P.
Predeceased by his parents Philip and Margaret.
Deeply regretted and forever missed by his heartbroken wife Bridie, his loving and much loved children Sarah Jane and Philly and their partners Brian and Kelsey. Philly will be forever missed by his adoring granddaughter Pippa and her Dad P.J., he will be fondly remembered by his sisters Eileen and Maureen, brothers Myles, Tosh and Noel, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family and many friends.
May his gentle and kind soul rest in peace
Reposing at his residence (X91 P2K3) on Saturday (5th April) from 4pm to 7pm.
House strictly private outside of reposing time.
Requiem Mass on Sunday (6th April) at 2:30pm in the Sacred Heart Church, The Folly, Immediately afterwards Philly will be laid to rest in St. Mary’s cemetery, Ballygunner.
To view Philly’s Requiem Mass please click on the link below at 2:30pm
Family flowers only please donations in lieu to the Solas Cancer Support Centre Waterford c/o Luke Hennessy Funeral Directors.
Philly’s funeral cortege will walk from Pearse Park at 2:15pm on Sunday for Mass on arrival at 2:30pm.
Book of Condolence: A message of sympathy can be left in the condolence section below. The Lavery family appreciates your sympathy, support and understanding at this difficult time. Mass / sympathy cards and enquiries can be directed to Luke Hennessy Funeral Directors, 19 Saint Ursula’s Terrace, Ballytruckle Road, Waterford, X91 PP30.
Luke Hennessy Funeral Directors
19 St. Ursulas Tce, Ballytruckle Rd,
Waterford
Tel; 051 876228 Mob; 0858042526
www.lukehennessyfunerals.com
Condolences (25)
Joseph and Margaret Barden
Apr 11, 2025
condolences to Bridie and all the Lavery family Phily was sound
Geraldine Corcoran / Dempsey
Apr 10, 2025
So Sorry to hear of phil passing . Remember him so well back in the good old days , Nicest guy you can meet CONDOLENCES to Bridie , Sarah Jane, Philip, and all the Lavery family's on his very sad Passing. REST IN PEACE PHILLY!
Seamus MC Elroy Lynda
Apr 06, 2025
Sorry to hear of passing of Philly condolence to Family he was a gentleman RIP Philly
Ann and Willie Kelly
Apr 06, 2025
We are so sorry to hear of Phillys passing. The world is a poorer place without him. Sincere condolences to Bridie Sarah Jane Phillip Pippa his Sisters brothers and extended family. The bed of heaven to him. Rip Philly
Marie and Seamie Roche
Apr 05, 2025
So sorry to hear of Philly’s death it was a shock thinking of you Bridie and family will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Hutchie Roche
Apr 05, 2025
R.I.P good friend and work mate was Philly,a gentleman always .
Vic + Jackie Roche
Apr 05, 2025
Rest in peace philly ,a true gent .
Anne & Eileen Quealy Newrath Waterford
Apr 04, 2025
Condolences to Bridie, Sarah Jane & Philly also to Eileen, Maureen. Myles, Tosh & Noel So sorry to hear of Philip's sudden death may he rest in peace
Garry Cunningham
Apr 04, 2025
Bridie and family, all the men in the shed were so saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Philly. May he rest in peace.
Dibk mcgrath
Apr 04, 2025
Very to have learned of the passing philly a good kind person his familey can always be proud of him may he rest in peace
Tracy kennedy pease park
Apr 04, 2025
SO Sad to here of Philiy passing .He was such a gent..and will be sadly missed .Always so obliging.Condolences to all his family..Waterford is sad for the last few days .R.i P Phil..
Seanie Walsh ( in Liverpool)
Apr 03, 2025
So sad to hear of the sudden passing of Philly. He was such a popular character; in Waterford glass & on the Taxis. Deepest sympathy to his Wife & Children. To Milo, Tosh , & Noel. Philly will be sadly missed by everyone that knew him. He was such a jolly person with great time for everyone. God Bless his soul. Good night my friend
Alfie Moran
Apr 03, 2025
RIP Philly sadly missed
Pat (Spud) and Ann Whelan
Apr 03, 2025
Such devastating news to hear, I lost a genuine friend in Philip. We went to school, worked, and holidayed together going way back. Sincere condolences to Bridie, daughter Sarah Jane, son Philip, granddaughter Pipi,Brothers and sisters and extended Family. I will never forget you Philip ?
Catherine o Regan
Apr 03, 2025
My deepest sympathy to Bridie and all the family. Philly was a true gentleman, Philly always made us smile with his stories of his darling Pippa. May his gentle soul rest in peace
Maureen & Margaret Cosgrave
Apr 03, 2025
To philly's family, his wife Bridie, sarahjane & philly our deepest sympathy. Philly was a special person of whom we thought a lot. Will always be remembered. R.I.P Philly.
Paul Jackson
Apr 03, 2025
So sorry to hear this sad news about Philly may he RIP an absolute gentleman knew him when I was driving taxis in Waterford condolences to all the family ?
Nicholas Flynn
Apr 03, 2025
Rest in peace old friend. Sincere sympathy to the Lavery family.
John Power
Apr 03, 2025
Rest Peacefully Philly.
David and Paula Mackey
Apr 03, 2025
So sad to hear of the passing of Philly. Condolences to all the family. Thinking of you at this very sad time. Rip.
Rita &Michael Gater
Apr 03, 2025
Sincere Condolences to all phillys family for theirSad Loss philly was a gentleman May his gentle Soul rest in Heavenly peace ?
Philly / Eugene Scanlon
Apr 03, 2025
So sorry to hear the shocking news of Phil , my Condolences to his family, may he R.I.P. ?️??
KARL MCCABE
Apr 03, 2025
So sad to get this news and true gent philly was condolences to all his family and extended family from a former taxi driving colleague may you rest in peace my dear friend ?
Betty and Michaeln Hassey(nee Coughlan)
Apr 03, 2025
Sincere condolences to the Lavery family on the death of Philly.
Noel Kelly and family
Apr 03, 2025
Sorry to hear of Philly,s sudden passing thinking of you all at this time