Funeral for Edenderry man who died in road crash to take place Monday
The funeral of the late Stephen Mooney, who passed away following a crash just outside Edenderry on Wednesday morning, will be held on Monday.
Mr Mooney will repose at his home on Sunday afternoon, with his funeral Mass taking place at St Mary's Church, Edenderry, at 12 noon on Monday. He will be laid to rest in St Mary's Cemetery.
Warm tributes paid to Mr Mooney this week described him as a gent, who was always willing to help others. He is survived by his parents Annie and William, partner Theresa, brothers John, Jason, William Jnr, Martin and Dominic, sisters-in-law Louise and Natalie, stepsons Martin and Dean, godsons Scott and Paul, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Stephen's tragic passing has left the communities of Edenderry and Carbury reeling from shock and warm tributes have been paid to him, describing him as a man who would do anything for anyone.
Keltic Custom Club Eire paid a heartfelt tribute on Facebook to Stephen, saying: "Today we got the tragic news of our fellow club member and most of all great friend Stephen (Moo) Mooney. Stephen was one of a kind, a pure gent of a man who would do anything for anyone always there to help and most of all a great friend to us all. On behalf of all his fellow club members from Keltic Custom Club Eire we send our sincere and deepest condolences to Stephen's partner Theresa, his family and friends."
The post added that the club plans to do guard of honour for Stephen to "give him a send off that he truly deserves" and one he would be proud of.
Liam Brereton of St Brigid's Boxing Club Edenderry expressed his condolences to the Mooney family on behalf of everyone at the club.
Alongside photos from Stephen’s time with the club, he said: "In your younger days as member of the club, they didn’t come much tougher."
Derry Rovers Underage conveyed its deepest sympathies to the Mooney family and said their thoughts and prayers are with them all at this time.
Chairperson of Derry Rovers John McNamee told Midlands 103 it was completely heartbreaking for everyone involved.
"I know when things like this happen the most common word is that of a gentleman, but Stephen Mooney was everything and more, always there to help people.
“That’s just a Mooney thing to be honest, if you’re ever stuck or needed anything, the Mooney family would row in behind you. The whole of Edenderry, Carbury and surrounding areas are with them," he said.
Local Fine Gael councillor Noel Cribbin conveyed his deepest condolences to the family and said it was a very sad day for Edenderry.
"My thoughts go out to all involved. He was a young man who came from a hard-working family. He was going out to do a day’s work and unfortunately was in the wrong place at the wrong time. My deepest condolences to his family," said Cllr Cribbin.
He added that Stephen was from a very well-known family who were very much involved in sport in the town - in GAA, rugby and boxing - and said his thoughts were with the family and all those involved.