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The death has occurred of

Richard (Dick) Coveney

Ballykinsella, Tramore, Waterford

Date of Death - 11th May 2025

Published - 12th May 2025

Richard (Dick) Coveney

Late of Ballykinsella, Tramore, Co. Waterford. Formerly of Cork City.

Dick passed peacefully at University Hospital Waterford, surrounded by his loving family on

Sunday the 11th of May 2025

RIP

Predeceased by his parents Dan and Mamie and his brother Eugene.

Dick will be sadly missed  by his loving wife Veronica, his children, Cian and Niamh, his adored and treasured grandchildren Jamie, Owen, Ben and Tessa; his daughter-in-law Nadia,  his son-in-law Brian; his brother-in law Gerard and his sister-in-law Catherine. Dick will be forever remembered by his nieces Sandie and Carrie, relatives, extended family, wonderful neighbours and many friends.

The Coveney family would like to thank with great appreciation all the staff in the Pine Ward University Hospital Waterford and  the staff in Tramore Nursing Home for the exceptional care and kindness Dick received throughout his illness.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Dick will be reposing at Falconers Funeral Home, Riverstown, Tramore, Co. Waterford on Wednesday the 14th of May from 5pm to 7pm.

All are welcome

Dick's Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday the 15th of May, at 10am at The Church of The Holy Cross, Tramore, Co. Waterford. Immediately after, Dick will be laid to rest in St Declan’s Cemetery, Tramore. Anyone wishing to take part in Dick's Requiem Mass remotely please follow the link below.

Mass Link

​​​​​​​Dick's funeral cortège will walk from Lodges Corner, Tramore Credit Union, at approximately 9:40 am to arrive for his Requiem Mass.

House Private please

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Waterford Hospice by following the link below

Donate - Waterford Hospice

The Coveney family appreciates your sympathy, support and understanding at this  time.

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Funeral arrangements

Burial or cremation
12th May 2025
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