
William (Billy) Jacob, Ard na Greine, Waterford. Formerly of Waterford Crystal.
and Late of St. Saviours Hurling Club and former umpire.
Who died on Monday 19th May 2025
Predeceased by his wife Ann Marie, parents Johnny and Twinnie, sisters Margaret and Bernadette.
Sadly missed by his loving daughters Donna, Robyn, Ellie and Toni, sons-in-law Matthew, David and Robert, grandchildren, Lochlann, Darragh, Caoimhe, Sadie, Sonny, Sophia, Grace and Mia, brothers, John, Paul, Robert, Jerry, Nicky and Phillip, sisters Breada, Patty, Phylis and Franah, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
May He Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Thompson’s Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Waterford on Wednesday (21st May) from 7.00pm to 8.30pm with vigil prayers and rosary at 8.00pm.
William’s funeral cortege will walk from Thompson’s Funeral Home, Barrack Street, on Thursday (22nd May) to the Holy Family Church for Requiem Mass on arrival at 11:00am, followed by burial in Kilbarry Cemetery.
Book of Condolence: A message of sympathy can be left in the condolence section below. The family appreciates your sympathy, support and understanding at this difficult time. Sympathy cards can be posted to Robert Thompson Funeral Directors, Barrack Street, Waterford.
Robert Thompson Funeral Directors
19 Barrack Street
Waterford
www.thompsonfunerals.ie
051-874159












Condolences (8)
Kevin coughlan
May 24, 2025
Deepest sympathy to all the Jacob family Great neighbours of ard na greine RIP Billy
Seanie Walsh ( in Liverpool)
May 22, 2025
So sad to hear about Billy passing away. He was a lovely neighbour when we were growing up in Slievekeale Road. He always had a smile on his face; a laugh a minute. Deepest sympathy to All the extended Jacob family.Ard-Na-Greine, has lost a great neighbour. Rest in Peace ,Billy
Bridie hayes (Jacob)
May 21, 2025
So sorry to hear about Billie. His father Johnnie was so lovely. From another cousin .sorry won't b at funeral as recovering from hip surgery.
Antoinette Heather Sweeney
May 21, 2025
So sorry for your sad loss our sincere condolences xxx rest in piece billy a gentleman xxxx
Michael Beattie
May 21, 2025
Sorry to hear of the passing of Billy , I had the pleasure of working with him at Waterford Crystal in the 80s , just seen it on the WLR Death notices page as I have lived in Liverpool since November 1993 Rest easy Billy , RIP.
Nicholas Flynn
May 20, 2025
So sorry to learn of Billy's passing. We had many a good chat in Waterford Crystal. He was a gentleman with a great sense of humour. Sincere sympathy to the extended family.
Chris Barrett.
May 20, 2025
R I P, Billy.
Jimmy Flynn
May 20, 2025
Very nice person i will always remember him in my prayers