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The death has occurred of

Johnny (John) Casey

Cloone, Templemore (formerly Barnane). Peacefully, at the Hospital of the Assumption in Thurles, July 31st, 2023, aged 92 years.

Much loved son of the late Michael and Kathleen Casey and brother of the late Helena, Sadie, Michael and Tommy and his nephew the late Walter Thompson.

 Beloved husband of Alice, loving father of Michael and Antoinette and doting grandfather of Alexandra and father in law of Justin.

Sadly, missed by his nieces Claire, Evelyn and Carmel his grand-nieces and grand-nephews and his loving family and friends.

May he rest in peace.

Reposing in Grey’s Funeral Home Templemore, this Wednesday Evening from 5 pm. Removal to the Church of the Sacred Heart Templemore at 7 pm to arrive at 7-45 pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday at 12 noon. Interment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery Templemore afterwards.

House is strictly private.

Family flowers only

Donations in lieu to the Alzheimer’s Association of Ireland or the Irish Dogs for the Disabled.

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  1. Anonymous

    So long old friend.A fountain of knowledge gone forever.
    Rest in peace Johnny I will miss you

  2. Tom and Sonia Tierney (Dwyer)

    Dear Antoinette, Justin and Alexandra,
    Condolences on the passing of your dear father and grandfather.
    May his gentle soul rest in peace.

  3. Anonymous

    Our deepest condolences to Alice and the Casey family on the death of Johnny, he was a gentleman and a great neighbour, may he rest in peace

  4. Eileen O Dwyer (Nee Purcell)

    Deepest Sympathy to Alice and all the Casey family on the Sad passing of Johnny.
    May he rest in Peace .

  5. joe Bourke, Clonmore

    Sincere sympathy from

    Joe Bourke and family,
    Clonmore

  6. IVETA Committee

    Our deepest condolences to all of Johns family on his passing. May he rest in peace.

  7. Anonymous

    Deepest sympathy to the Casey family on the passing of a lovely gentleman Johnny. R.I.P

  8. Paddy Liz Looby and family Johnstown.

    Sincere Sympathy to Alice and all John’s family and extended family members.
    May John rest in peace. 🙏

  9. Loyola Spillett

    Deepest sympathy Antoinette on the passing of your father. May he rest in peace

    Loyola Spillett

  10. Jackie Cahill T D

    Sincere sympathy to the Casey family on the sad passing of Johnny (John). May his gentle soul rest in peace

  11. Donal and Olive O’Sullivan, Tralee.

    We were saddened to hear that Johnny had passed away. Our deepest sympathies to Alice, Michael and Antoinette in your great loss. Many happy memories of old times spent with Johnny a true gentleman and friend. May he Rest in Peace.

  12. Betty & Larry Bourke

    Sadly heard of the passing of John. May his soul rest in peace. Neighbour from Barnane Betty & Larry Bourke, Farranderry, Templemore

  13. Alan & Deirdre O'Neill

    Our deepest condolences Antoinette and family on your Dads passing, may he rest in peace.

  14. Colette Galvin and family, Mullingar

    My deepest sympathies to Alice, Michael and Antoinette on your loss. I have happy memories of times spent in Cloone with you all. May he Rest in Peace.

  15. Linda , Brendan , Laura , Mark and Katie Smith

    So sorry to Antoinette , Alex and family of John. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

  16. Neil and Gertie Kelly Cloone Templemore

    Sincere sympathy to ALICE and the Casey family on the death of Johnny. May he rest in peace

  17. Bernadette, Brian and Hugh Lowry

    To Michael, our deepest sympathy on the passing of your beloved dad about whom we heard so many fascinating stories of his many steam and locomotive adventures as well as about his beloved dogs who predeceased him. Eternal rest to him. Bernadette, Brian and Hugh Lowry( Dublin)

  18. The Lowry family (Dublin)

    To Michael, our deepest sympathy on the passing of your beloved dad about whom we heard so many fascinating stories of his many steam and locomotive adventures as well as about his beloved dogs who predeceased him. Eternal rest to him. Bernadette, Brian and Hugh Lowry( Dublin)

  19. Phyllis and Patrick Lundy

    Goodbye to a good friend and neighbour Our sincere condolances to all his family.
    Johnny will be missed by many
    Phyllis and Patrick Lundy

  20. Michael coonan new row Temple more

    Sincere sympathy to the Casey of the passing of Johnny may his soul rest in peace

  21. Jim O'Doherty Templemore

    Sincere Sympathy to Alice, Michael & Antoinette on the Sad Passing of Johnny. May He Rest in Peace.

  22. Hilary & Mick Moloney

    Antoinette, our deepest sympathies to you and your family on the death of your beloved father, we know how much you adored him

  23. Gina, Peter and. Allie Duggan

    Our deepest sympathy to Antoinette, Justin , Alex and all the Casey family on the sad passing of John. Thinking of you all at this difficult time . May he rest in peace .

    Gina, Peter and. Allie Duggan

  24. Bill & Anna Corcoran, Templemolre

    Deepest sympathy to the Casey Family on the death of Jonnie. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

  25. John and Mairead Fogarty Drom .

    So sorry to hear the sad news of John’s passing .A loyal and good friend over the years .Another member of the 58 team gone to Heaven .Our sympathy to Alice Michael Antoinette and family and extended Casey families .You are in our thoughts and prayers during those difficult days .May John rest in Eternal peace.

  26. Diane Mac Carthy

    My Deepest Condolences to Alice, Michael and Antoinette, Alex and Justin. I am so sorry your lovely Dad passed away. My thoughts are with you.
    Diane

  27. Mulrooney Oil Company Roscrea

    Sincere sympathy to the Casey family on the death of Johnny. May he rest in peace

  28. Michael Lowry TD

    I extend my condolences to Alice, Michael and Antoinette, to their extended family members and to all who grieve for John at this difficult time.

    May his soul rest in eternal peace.

  29. Johnny Hackett

    Sincere sympathy to the Casey Family on the sad passing of Johnny.
    May he Rest in Peace. Johnny Hackett, Templemore.

  30. Colette and Fintan Caulfield

    Our deepest condolences to Antoinette , Justin , Alex and the Casey family . Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time .

  31. Eugene & Sandra O'Doherty

    Deepest sympathy to the Casey family on the passing of Johnny.
    May he rest in peace.

  32. Kathleen & Michael Heffernan

    Condolences to the Casey family on the death of Johnny,R.I.P

  33. Michael and Mary McDonnell Templetuohy

    Deepest sympathy to Alice and the Casey family on the passing of Johnny a lovely man may his gently soul rest in peace.

  34. Gretta Mason Lisdoonvarna

    Our deepest sympathy on passing of Jonny to Casey family his nieces Claire Evelyn and and Carmel rest in peace 🙏 cousin 💓 Jim & Nuala Mason Thurles Christina Gibson nee Mason Nenagh Gretta Mason Lisdoonvarna

  35. Anonymous

    sincere sympathy to the casey family on the passing of john.may his gentle soul rest in peace.

  36. fogarty family moyneard moyne.

    sincere sympathy to the casey family on the passing of john.may his gentle soul rest in peace.

  37. HEnry Young Templemore.

    SO SORRY TO LEARN OF THE PASSING OF MY GOOD FRIEND JOHNNY.I EXTEND MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS WIFE ALICE HIS SON MICHAEL HIS DAUGHTER ANTONETTE HIS GRANDCHILD ALEXANDRA SON-LAW JUSTIN NEPHEWS NIECES THE CASEY FAMILY RELATIVES AND FRIENDS.MAY JOHNNY NOW REST IN ETERNAL PEACE IN HEAVEN IN THE PRESENCE OF HIS CREATOR ALMIGHTY GOD.

  38. Orla McInerney, Scott Leutenegger, Piers McCarthy

    Sincere sympathy to Antoinette, Justin and Alex, Alice and Micheal on the loss of Antoinette’s beloved father. Anto, you were the apple of his eye, always. May his memory be a blessing. With love, Orla, Scott and Piers.

  39. Anonymous

    So sorry to hear the passing of johnny
    He had an abundance of wisdom and knowledge
    Always a gentleman
    Rest in peace

  40. Anonymous

    So sorry to hear the passing of johnny
    He had an abundance of wisdom and knowledge
    Always a gentleman
    Rest in peace johnny

  41. Michael Maher,Two Mile Borris.

    So happy to have met him at the Two Mile Borris vintage museum a few weeks ago and well done to his carer Margaret who took the time to bring him out and have him shown around.He really enjoyed the day.Condolences to all the family and may he rest in peace.

  42. Pat, Yvonne, John, Ruth and Sarah Moynihan

    Antoinette and Alex, so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad and Granddad. May he rest in peace. Sincere condolences to you and all of the Casey family.

  43. Meraz Family

    Our sincerest sympathy to Alex, Antoinette, and Justin as well as Alice and Michael, and all the Casey family. Your own pure love and admiration for him was surely a reflection of his own great love for you. Thinking of you all as you lay him to rest. Lots of love from the Meraz family.

  44. Francis & Colette Hennessy

    Deepest sympathy to the Casey Family on the death of Johnny. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

  45. Jennifer Fortune

    Dear Antoinette, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers for you, Alice, Alexandra and Justin. Rest in peace Johnny. The Fortune family, Jennifer, Kevin, Nicholas and Erica.

  46. John & Kathleen Nesbitt

    Sincere sympathy to Alice, Antoinette, Michael and extended families on the sad passing of Johnny – an absolute gentleman. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

  47. Pat Gubbins Nenagh IVETA

    Sincere sympathy to the Casey family on the passing of John. May he rest in peace.

  48. Seamus and Josie MOLONEY Barnane

    Sincere sympathy to Alice and the Casey family .Rest in peace Johnny , an absolute gentleman

  49. John O Dwyer Drom.

    Sincere sympathy to Alice and to all the Casey family on the death of Johnny may his gentle soul rest in peace.

  50. Johnny Deirdre Amy Roy Shaun Doran

    Johnny you’ll be sadly missed by our family ! As a neighbor for 22 years in Cloone you were always kind and supportive! Rest In Peace
    Johnny Deirdre Amy Roy Shaun Doran

  51. The Mason Family, Farmers Bridge,Tralee

    Our deepest sympathy to all the Casey family on your very sad loss. John was a good friend over many years to our late father, Billy Mason. Their’s was a friendship based on mutual respect and a shared love of steam engines and Dad really enjoyed meeting John each year in Stradbally.

  52. Diane Guerin

    Deepest condolences Alice Michael and Antoinette for the loss of your beloved Husband and Dad. Antoinette my heart is going out to you, he was always a very much loved Dad to you. Diane Guerin

  53. Ivor Myles

    Deepest sympathy to Alice and All the Casey family on the sad passing of John, he will be greatly missed by all who new him. May he rest in peace. Ivor and Ailish Myles.

  54. John and Marie Collins Drom

    Sincere condolences to the Casey family on the sad Passing of John, may he rest in Eternal peace.

  55. Mike and Bernie Fogarty Cloone loughmore.

    Sincere sympathy to Alice and the Casey family on the death of Johnny. May he rest in peace. A kind and friendly neighbour.

  56. Patsi Lynch formerly Killoskehane

    My thoughts and prayers are with all who are grieving the loss of Johnny. May he now rest peacefully with the Love of God in Heaven

  57. Eddie Webster & Phil Tutty. Loughmore.

    Sincere Sympathy to the Casey Family. R I P .

  58. Matthew and Gillian Spiller

    Sincere condolences to Antoinette and all the Casey family. May he rest in peace.

  59. Two Mile Borris Transport Museum

    On behalf of the Two Mile Borris Transport Museum and Thurles Lions Club I want to express our deepest sympathies to the Casey family on John’s passing. We were happy to be able to give a moment of happiness to John when he visited us recently as part of the Lions Club Coffee Morning at the museum. In that short time it was obvious that John had a wealth of knowledge and passion for all things vintage. If only we had had more time with him. May her rest in peace. Eamonn Medley

  60. Declan and Amanda Bourke knockinroe

    Deepest sympathies to the Casey family rip Johnny

  61. Kathy, Nicola and Elaine Doody

    Our deepest sympathies to Michael and family on the passing of your much loved Dad .RIP,

    May his gentle soul rest in Peace .

  62. Harry Mason clonmore

    Sincere sympathy to the casey family. May John rest in peace

  63. Caitriona Connolly

    Sincere Sympathy to Alice, Michael & Antoinette on the Sad Passing of Johnny. May He Rest in Peace.

  64. Jim and mar Healy castleiney

    Sincere sympathy to the Casey family on the sad passing of Johnny a nice man may Johnny soul rest in peace

  65. Ray and Amy Murray

    Antoinette, Justin, Alex and Michael,
    Our deepest condolences on the passing on your dear father and grandfather. May he rest in peace.
    Ray and Amy Murray

  66. John and Sean Hayde

    Deepest sympathy to Alice and all the Casey family .
    May John rest in peace.

  67. Morrissey Family, Convent Hill, Roscrea

    Sincerest condolences to Alice, and the Casey family on the sad passing of Johnny. May He Rest in Peace.

  68. Joan Connolly and family , Baronstown, Loughmore

    Sincere condolences to Alice and the Casey family on Johnny’s sad passing. May he rest in peace.

  69. Carmel, Ken, Suzanne & Paul Anderton (UK)

    Our sincere condolences to Alice, Antoinette, Michael and all the family. A much loved Uncle. A true gentleman with a kind heart. Our lovely memories of times spent in Barnane and Cloone will live on. May you rest in eternal peace dear Uncle Johnny.

  70. Marc, Maeve & Family

    Our deepest sympathies to Alice, Antoinette, Michael, Alex, Justin and the Casey family. May Johnny rest in peace.

  71. Pat & Patricia Cullen

    Deepest sympathy to Alice, Michael, Antoinette and extended family on the death of Johnny. Many happy memories of friendship with Johnny over a long number of years. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

  72. Anne and Brendan mcnamara Knocka, Drom, Templemore

    Sincere condolences to Alice , Michael, Antoinette, and all the Casey Family
    on the sad passing of Johnny He was a gentle man, May his soul rest in Peace

  73. Harry Ely and Family Athnid.

    Condolences to family and friends on John’s passing.

  74. Elizabeth Fletcher, Mercy Sisters, Coolock, Dublin

    Sincere sympathy to Alice, Michael and Antoinette, the extended family and also to Claire, Evelyn and Carmel on the death of Johnny. I have good memories of visits to Barnane and Templemore. Sorry that I cannot attend the funeral in person. May Johnny rest in eternal peace and may the promise of Resurrection bring hope to your loneliness. Sincerely. Elizabeth Fletcher, Mercy Sisters, Coolock, Dublin 5.

  75. John and Angela Campion Clonmeen Rathdowney.

    Deepest sympathy to Alice and family on the sad passing of Johnny He was a dedicated steam enthusiast an kept his beloved machine in pristine condition. May his gentle rest in peace

  76. Dympna Bourke, Barnane

    My deepest sympathies to all the Casey family on the sad passing of Johnny. May he Rest In Peace

  77. all at Dermot Sheehan's Goleen

    Sincere and Deepest Sympathy to Alice-Michael-Antoinette-Alexandra-Justin- on Johnny’s passing. May he Rest in Peace.

  78. Carol Fogarty

    Sincere sympathy to Alice, Antoinette and Michael on the passing of your lovely dad, Johnny. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

  79. Paul Anderton

    Dear Alice, Michael and Antoinette and loving family, so sorry on the loss of your loving father Johnny. May he RIP. My thoughts go to you all x Paul

  80. Jennifer

    Our deepest sympathy to Alice, Antoinette and Michael on the death of John, may he rest in eternal peace.
    Jennifer and Aine and all the staff in the Killinan Unit, Unit C, CHOA, Thurles

  81. Paddy Dowling ,Nenagh .

    My sincere condolences to Alice ,Antoinette and Michael on your great loss ,may Johnny rest in peace .

  82. Gillian Henderson (Bradish), Sydney

    Deepest Sympathy Antoinette, Michael and the Casey family on the passing of Johnny.
    May he rest in peace.

  83. Christina (Maher) Ryan

    Deepest sympathy to the Casey family on the passing of Johnny.
    May he rest in peace.

    Christina (Maher) Ryan, formerly Barnane

  84. Denis and Martina Corkery

    Sincere sympathy Antoinette and Michael on the sad passing of your father, may he rest in peace

  85. Tom and Ann Hassett Templetuohy

    Deepest and sincere sympathy to all the Casey family and friends on the passing of Johnny. May Johnnie’s soul now Rest in Peace in the happiness of Heaven.

  86. Margie and John Costigan

    Sincere sympathy to the Casey family on the death of John. He is fondly remembered in our ladys a d Templemore.cbs for lending his support to ma y fund raising ventures with his vintage machinery. I measc na naoimh go raibh a anam uasal.

  87. Eddie Doyle Longfordpass, Urlingford.

    Deepest sympathy to the Casey Family on the passing of John,May he Rest in PEACE

  88. Dermot and Geraldine Thornton ( Fogarty ) Bellewood

    Sincerest sympathies to Alice Michael and Antionette on Johnny passing
    May he rest in peace

  89. Jim and Peggie Carey, Athlone

    Sincere sympathy to Alice , Michael and Antoinette on the passing of Johnny. Condolences also to his nieces Claire, Evelyn and Carmel.
    The Caseys and Thompsons were neighbours when I was growing up in Barnane. Played hurling with Johnny and his brothers Michael and Tommy.
    May Johnny rest in peace.
    Jim Carey

  90. Denis & Mary Treacy & Family Dublin

    Michael & Antoinette,so sorry to hear of the sad passing of your Dad.
    He was a great character and kind neighbour. RIP Johnny.

  91. Barry & Ann Lordan & family Kilpatrick, Bandon

    Deepest sympathy to Mrs Casey Michael & Antoinette on the sad passing of John. May he rest in heavenly peace

  92. Finbarr, Anne, Anne-Marie, David Coughlan Goleen

    Sincere sympathy to Alice, Michael, Antoinette, Alexandra, Justin and all the extended Casey family on the death of John. May he rest in peace.

  93. Donal & Marie Ryan, Rathdowney.

    Sincere sympathy to you Alice, Michael, Antoinette and to your families, Relatives, Neighbours & Friends. Johnny was a gentleman may he now rest in peace.

  94. Gillian Farnan

    Sincere condolences Antoinette on the loss of your lovely dad. May he rest in peace.

  95. Siobhan and Johnny Bourke Clonboo.

    So sorry to hear of Johnny’s passing. Many chats going back over the years, usually about hurling. Johnny was such a generous and honest person, a true gentleman. Deepest sympathy to Alice, Michael and Antoninette. Rest in peace Johnny

  96. James and Kathleen Kiely

    SINCERE SYMPATHY TO Alice Michael and Antoinette on the passing of Johnny
    (RIP)
    JAMES AND KATHLEEN KIELY ROSCREA ROAD

  97. Joe Fanning, 2 The Mall, Templemore

    My sincere sympathy to Alice, Michael, Antoinette and extended Casey family.
    Johnny was one of nature’s gentlemen and happy to have known him for decades.

  98. Anonymous

    Our deepest sympathy to the Casey family on the sad passing of Johnny. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

  99. Charlie Pam & Ivor Wallace.

    Our deepest sympathy to the Casey family on the sad passing of Johnny. May he rest in peace.

  100. Noel Kenehan, Killoskehane.

    Sincere sympathy to the Casey family on the sad passing of Johnny. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

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