Gabriel Kelly never forgot his Castlecomer roots

The death recently occurred in the University Hospital Waterford on Monday 16th October 2023, of Gabriel Kelly, Viewmount Park, Waterford and formerly of Kilkenny Street, Castlecomer.

Gabriel attended Carlow Institute of Technology and subsequently took up a position with Celtic Linen, servicing Carlow and Wexford. In his formative years he played senior basketball with ’Comer and made his presence felt locally in the famous back of the hall court and at the Waterbarracks in Kilkenny.

In his mid-60s, work took him to Waterford with the HSE but Gabriel never forgot his roots in the town and was a regular visitor to see his beloved Aunt Maureen. A great supporter of Kilkenny hurling he followed the Cats through thick and thin.

Burial was in St Killian’s Cemetery, Ferrybank after Requiem Mass celebrated in St Mary’s Church, Ballygunner, on October 18.

Gabriel is survived by his wife Kathleen; daughter Yvonne; son Michael; son-in-law Shane; daughter-in-law Claire; grandchildren Jess, Julian, Leo, Rose, Connor, Jerry and Michael; brother Gerard (Clashacrow, Freshford); aunt Maureen; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; extended family, neighbours and a host of friends.