{"id":610135,"date":"2026-08-31T11:56:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T11:56:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/610135\/"},"modified":"2026-08-31T11:56:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T11:56:10","slug":"patrick-skippy-fitzgibbon-limericks-live-95","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/610135\/","title":{"rendered":"Patrick (Skippy) Fitzgibbon – Limerick’s Live 95"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Old Cratloe Road, Limerick and late of Ballynanty and formerly Howmedica Raheen, Limerick and Young Munster Rugby<\/p>\n

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On August 28th 2026, peacefully at Milford Care Centre, surrounded by his loving family.<\/p>\n

Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Madeline Fitzgibbon, brothers Michael and Frank.<\/p>\n

Sadly missed by his wife Claire, daughter Lisa, sons Darren, Patrick and David, grandchildren, sisters, brothers, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives, wide circle of friends and neighbours.<\/p>\n

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May He Rest in Peace<\/p>\n

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Funeral will arrive on Tuesday, September 1st, at St. John\u2019s Cathedral, Cathedral Place, for Requiem Mass at 12.30 pm, followed by Burial in Old Mungret Cemetery, Mungret, Co Limerick.<\/p>\n

Patrick’s family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the doctors, nurses and staff of University Hospital Limerick and Milford Care Centre for their exceptional care and support throughout Patrick\u2019s illness.<\/p>\n

House Strictly Private<\/p>\n

No Flowers Please. Donations, if desired, to Milford Care Centre<\/p>\n

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Webstream\u00a0Live Stream – St. Johns Cathedral | St. John the Baptist Parish<\/a><\/p>\n

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