Anthony (Tony, Sananda) O'Connell

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Anthony (Tony/Sananda) O’Connell

of Cahermacateer, Corofin, formerly of Abbey St, Ennis.

Tony departed peacefully on March 5th, 2025, surrounded by his cherished loved ones at Cork University Hospital.

Predeceased by his dear parents, Gerald & Sheila and his brother Patrick.

Tony, beloved husband and best friend of Mike Biggane, (Charleville, Co. Cork), leaves behind a heartbroken family: brothers Gerry and Daniel, sisters Lucy (O’Dowd), Ursula (Tuohy) and Bernie (O’Brien). His loving presence will also be forever missed by his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, neighbours, and his many close friends from the UK, Ananda Italy, Ireland and beyond.

Tony’s memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

The family would like to acknowledge the incredible care provided by the teams at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin and ward 1B at Cork University Hospital.

May Tony’s Beautiful Soul Rest in Eternal Peace.

Funeral Arrangements: Reposing at Kennedy’s Funeral Home (V95 HE36), Ennis, on Friday (7th March) from 5.30 pm with removal at 7.30 pm to Ennis Cathedral. Funeral Mass Saturday (8th March) at 10 am, followed by cremation service in Shannon Crematorium at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Focus Ireland.

Tony’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live here:

https://www.ennisparish.com/our-parish/web-cam/

Tony’s cremation service can be viewed at www.shannoncrematorium.com click on live streaming and enter password ATS8

Live streaming is operated by a third party, the funeral home has no control over its functionality.

Messages of sympathy can be left in the condolences section below or sent privately to Kennedy’s Funeral Directors by post or emailed to info@kennedysfuneralhome.com