KENNEDY (Tivoli, Cork): On January 3rd 2026, peacefully, at Marymount University Hospital and Hospice, after a long illness bravely borne, REA, dearly loved husband of Ruth (née Burkley), loving father of Sophie and dear brother of Ronan and the late Colleen.

Sadly missed by his loving wife, daughter, brother, parents-in-law Anne and Phil, sisters-in-law Mary and Evanne, brothers-in-law Peter, Dougie and Barry, nephews, nieces, relatives, his Thomond Bar work colleagues and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd. on Tuesday (January 6th) from 5.00pm to 6.00pm.

Requiem Mass at 10.30am on Wednesday (January 7th) in St. Michael’s Church Blackrock which will be live streamed

Here

Funeral afterwards to St. Oliver’s Cemetery, Model Farm Road.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to

Marymount Hospice

Please leave your personal message for Rea’s family on the condolences section below.

“May he rest in peace”