
Tony Melay, Late of Iveragh Close, Lismore Lawn, Waterford.
Tony passed away peacefully in the Oak Ward, University Hospital Waterford, surrounded by his loving family on Friday 3rd January 2025 R.I.P.
Predeceased by his parents and brother Jim.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Kathleen, he will be sadly missed by his children Nicola, Lisa and James, his adoring grandchildren Lloyd, Alex, Tony, Elliot, Max, Jessica, Rory, Chloe, James, Pippa, great-grandchildren Fionn and Ada. Tony will be fondly remembered by his sisters Kay, Betty, Marion and brother Michael, daughter-in-law Vicky, sons-in-law William and Dermot, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
May his gentle and kind soul rest in peace.
Tony’s funeral cortège will arrive on Monday (6th January) at The Sacred Heart Church, The Folly for Requiem Mass at 11am.
In accordance with Tony’s wishes, a private cremation will take place at a later date.
Family flowers only please, Donations if desired to the Palliative Care Unit Waterford c/o Luke Hennessy Funeral Directors.
Book of Condolence: A message of sympathy can be left in the condolence section below. The Melay family appreciates your sympathy, support and understanding at this difficult time. Mass cards can be posted to Luke Hennessy Funeral Directors, St. Ursula’s Tce, Waterford.
Luke Hennessy Funeral Directors
19 St. Ursulas Tce,
Ballytruckle Rd,
Waterford
Tel; 051 876228 Mob; 0858042526
www.lukehennessyfunerals.com












Condolences (10)
Leonard and Dinah Croke
Jan 07, 2025
Sincere condolences to Kathleen and family on Tony's passing may his gentle soul rest in peace ?
Claire and Tony Barry
Jan 06, 2025
Sorry to only now hear this sad news about Tony, a pure gentleman. Condolences to Kathleen and family. Thinking of you all. Rest in Peace Tony
Billy and Marie Curran.Tramore
Jan 06, 2025
Condolences to all the family. R.I.P Tony.
Mary Maguire
Jan 05, 2025
Condolences to Kathleen &Family sorry to hear of Tony's passing a lovely gentle man rip
Francis and May Thompson
Jan 04, 2025
Deepest sympathy to Kathleen Lisa Nicola James Michael and extended family thinking of you at this sad time R. I. P. TONY
Mary and Sean Kelly and family
Jan 04, 2025
Our deepest sympathy at this sad time to you Kathleen and all the family.May Tony rest in peace.
Bill and Kathleen McConnell
Jan 04, 2025
Best of neighbours, best of friends! Rest in Peace, Tony!
Sue and Dónal mullane
Jan 04, 2025
Our deepest sympathy to all the melay family on the passing of Tony a true gentleman. Sending our fondest wishes to you all at this very sad time. Sue Dónal and family.
John and Marie Hanton.
Jan 04, 2025
Condolences to Kathleen and Family. So sorry to hear this sad news. R.I.P. Tony.
Chris Barrett.
Jan 04, 2025
R I P Tony , I'm shocked absolute Gentleman.