Fr. PATRICK (PAT) COGAN ofm

Just heard of fr pats passing r.i.p
Will be sadly missed by residents and staff of Respond housing,family and friends

So Saddened to hear of the recent passing of Fr Pat. Sincere condolences to the Cogan Family. May He rest in peace

Sincere sympathy to Margaret James & brothers & sisters .

So sorry to hear of fr pats passing I only heard yesterday and would have attended the funeral had I known.
Living in cork now I remember when fr Pat first started fund raising in Waterford.
May you rest in peace fr Pat the world is a better place because of you. Linda

Terribly sad to hear of Fr Pat’s passing. He was such a kind and hard working man, there are so many in lovely homes thanks to his determination to help others. Condolences to his family and friends he left a lasting legacy and you can be so proud. May he rest in peace

Sincere condolences to Fr. Pat's relatives , Franciscan Community, and many friends.

A true gentleman and sincere friend.

May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace in the arms of the Good Lord and His Blessed Mother.

Our sincere sympathy to the Cogan family and the Franciscan community, may Fr. Pat rest in peace.

We were sad to hear of the death of Fr Pat. The fruit of his labours are the beautiful Respond houses on Convent Lands, Carrickmacross. Well done good and faithful servant! Sympathy to his community, family and friends.
Sisters of St Louis, Carrickmacross

It was the great sadness that I heard the news of Paddy‘s death. He was such a gentle man, kind empathetic, and so caring of those around him. I have wonderful memories of growing up in Cork Colaiste Chriost Ri and Patty being a wonderful friend. Thank you Paddy and thanks to your family who were always so good to me. Rest in peace. I pray the good Lord watch over you now Liam from Los Angeles, California.

Sincere sympathies to the Franciscan Community & Fr Pat's , extended family, friends and all who had the privilege of working with Fr. Pat in RESPOND.
Fr Pat lived St Francis's message
'Start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible'. Peace.

Deepest sympathy to Fr. Pat's family & close friends at this very sad time. A wonderful priest & an inspirational human being who will be greatly missed. Fr. Pat, may the angels lead you to the paradise you so richly deserve after your life's work.

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Father Pat. A one of a kind gentleman. Always remembered by his friends in the Tavern Pub Waterford. May your memories be a blessing to your family and friends.

Sincere sympathy to Breda and the extended Cogan Family and to the Franciscan Community

Sincerest sympathy to Fr. Pat's family and the Franciscan's in Lady Lane. I worked with him when he first came as chaplain to the hospital. He was always helpful and so kind to the sick and staff . R.I.P.

It was with deep regret i received the sad news of father Pat Coogan death. This is one of the most inspirational figures i have ever met. Pat devoted his life to improving the lives of others. He was John Hume like in his pursuit of getting things done, he did not take no for an answer and this is a major reason why he was the most successful charity organisation in Ireland. i had the privilege of working along side him on his leadership team for a year and i found him hugely energetic, super intelligent and above all fair. Ireland has lost one of our finest citizens and Father Pat shied away from pomp and ceremony, he never sought the limelight but the proof is there that he was the most successful Housing Minister that we never had. To father Pat's relatives i say this you can be hugely proud of his remarkable achievements, may Pat's gentle soul rest in peace. Willie Burke

Deep sympathy to family and Franciscan community and gratitude for his great work

We wish to sympathise with the Cogan family on the death of Pat. He was a great friend of our brother Bishop William Slattery who lives in South Africa.

With sincere condolences to Father Pat's family , The Franiscan Community and all his friends and colleaguesin in RESPOND ,
Father Pat left us with a legacy of Good , and " A PERMANENT MONUMENT " that will stand the test of time.
Fr. PAT WILL BE REMEMBERED VERY WELL AND WILL REST IN PEACE

Fr. Pat truly lived his whole life for others and leaves behind an altered existance for so many. I always enjoyed his sermons and his company at many Wallace family occasions and, of course , on the golf course . Rest in peace, Pat.

My sympathy to all who mourn Fr.Pat.
"If you seek his monument, look around you,"

Sincere Condolences to Fr, Pat's family, Franciscan Community,Relatives,friends and Respond Colleagues on his passing, A great man, Light of Heaven to you Fr, Pat, May you rest in peace.

I had the pleasure of working with Pat on Respond for many years , he was a great organiser, always courteous, we also enjoyed golf together. He did a fantastic job setting up and energising Respond, so many people have him to thank for their housing. He deserves his rest in peace.

Fond memories of attending Sunday Mass in the Friary with our full family. Fr Pat was an inspiration to all and we looked forward to his clear and compelling homilies and the wonderful liturgies. He managed to combine a humble and holy priesthood with his excellent work as CEO of Respond. May he rest in peace

Sympathies to the Franciscan Community, Eileen, Breda, Betty, extended family, friends and all who had the privilege of working with Fr. Pat in RESPOD. Be assured of our thoughts and prayers at this sad time of great loss. May Fr. Pat now rest in peace after a life well lived.

Sincere Sympathies to Fr. Pat's family, friends and community. He dedicated his life to provide homes, jobs and education possibilities for people in Ireland and beyond. Fr. Pat has left a huge legacy and I am very thankful to have known him.
Your work here is done now Fr Pat. so rest in peace now.

Farewell Father Pat. Your visits will be sadly missed.

Your inspiration encouraged the Brothers' and the staff to carry on the work here in The Monastery.

As we daily strive to follow in Blessed Edmund Rice's footsteps.

May you rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to the Cogan family on the great loss of Pat. So privileged to have been able to call him a friend. Caring kind trusted and true. We will never forget you and will always miss you. Rest in His Peace

My sympathy to the Franciscan community and to the Cogan family. He was always a good friend to me and invited me to many Repond functions.

Rest in peace now Fr.Pat ,your work here is done .xx

My sincere condolences to Fr. Pats Family and his Franciscan Confreres. He was a gentleman and a gentle man always with a smile for everyone. He will be sorely missed by all in Waterford and by " The Clients of St. Anthony " as he called the Tuesday Novena followers. May his gentle soul rest in peace

Sincerest sympathies to all the Cogan family on the death of Fr.Paddy. Lovely memories of his visits to 16 Congress Road.Thinking of you all at this difficult time

Sincere Sympathy to Fr. Pat's family and community A great man always thinking about the needs of others truly inspirational with all his work with Respond RIP Pat.

Sincere condolences to Father Pat’s family, friends and his Franciscan community . He will be greatly missed.
He truly made a difference in this world.

Rest in Peace Fr. Pat, a wonderful man who will be remembered for great achievements and a life well lived.

So sorry to hear f Fr. Pat"s sad passing. The Housing dept. in this government could really do with Fr. Pat"s vision & drive now. RIP

Fr Pat leaves behind a tremendous legacy of love, caring and hope. Condolences to his family and friends. May he rest in peace.

So sad to hear of Pat's death. A friend for 50years and golfing buddy of my late husband, Joe. Pat was an inspirational man with extraordinary vision and the courage to fight all obstacles, to see the vision become reality. Thousands of people all over the country are in houses because of him. Deepest sympathy to his family, the Franciscan community, Respond! and his great friends, Sean and Deirdre McCarthy. Rest in peace Pat. You made a difference.

Deepest sympathy to Pat’s family and Franciscan community on his sad loss. Rest in peace Pat.
Anthony OMahony classmate in Scoil and Colaiste Chriost Ri Cork

Sincere sympathies to the Cogan family and his friends on the passing of Fr. Pat - a truly good and inspirational man.
May he rest in peace!

Sincere sympathies to Pat's family, and the wider Franciscan community . A great man. Gentle and kind always..

God rest his gentle soul

Sincere condolences to Fr Pat's family and Franciscan community.
He was such a knowledgeable and determined man and not afraid of fighting the brave fight to improve the lives of others.
May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to the Franciscan Community and all his family and friends on Fr. Pat's passing. A wonderful person... Once met never forgotten... Truly inspirational. May he rest in peace.

Sad to hear of Father Pat "s passing. Deepest condolence to his family and wider Franciscan community. A wonderful humble man who did a large amount of good work which will continue to help society. A magnificent singer we shared many a mass celebration I as cantor and Fr. Pat always joing in sometimes in beautiful harmony. Thank you for the wonderful gifts you gave to life. Rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Breda and Eileen and the extended Cogan family, on the recent death of Fr Pat.

Truly sorry and sad to learn of Father Pat’s passing. A remarkable and inspirational man who was devoted to creating social housing in great living environments. My sincere sympathy to all his family. Mai Walsh

Sincere condolence to the Franciscan Friars and to Fr. Pat's family. Fr. Pat's ministry among the people of Waterford brought life and hope to so many. He leaves an amazing legacy.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

Sr. Pat O'Donovan, RSM

In fond memory of an extraordinary man,may Fr.Pat’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy and prayers to Fr Pat’s family, his Franciscan Confrères and his many friends at this very sad time. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace - “Well done good and faithful servant”

Rest in peace Fr. Pat you will be sadly missed at St. ANTHONY s Novena .

Sincere condolences to Fr Pat's or as he was always know as Pat family.I remember doing a 24 hr fast in Barronstand St to raise funds in the early days of Respond.As he would say himself "let's think about it".God Bless Pat.

Heartfelt sympathy to Eileen, Breda, Betty and all Paddy's nieces and nephews and his dear friends on the death of Paddy. May his gentke soul rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Fr. Pat's family and the wider Franciscan community. His support for all of us at Lady Lane will always be remembered. Rest in peace.

RIP Fr Pat. Remember him when I was a young child in Carrick on Suir friary . What a lovely lovely man. When Fr Pat spoke he could hold the whole congregation and I don’t think I ever hears him speak where I didn’t take something from it. A truly lovely man.

Sincere sympathies on Pats passing. He was one of life’s gentlemen. He was on crutches when he married us and just made such fun about it. May he rest peacefully now.

To all who mourn the loss of Fr Pat RIP in their lives I offer my sincere Sympathies
Many he helped and who are gone before him I'm sure were there to welcome him with open arms
Fr Pat a life well lived a faithful servant of the Lord on earth

A Truly Inspirational person, spent his life caring for others. Will be sadly missed but never forgotten

Our deepest sympathy is with the Cogan family and Fr Pat's confreres at this sad time.

So sad to hear of Fr. Pat’s death. He was such a wonderful, kind and beautiful speaker. It was a joy to listen to him at St. Anthony’s novena every Tuesday. He has left a wonderful legacy through his work with Respond. Rest with the angels Fr. Pat.

I am very sad to hear of the passing of Fr.Pat, or Pat, as he was fondly called by many of us in St Francis Youth Club and Francis Folk. My sincere condolences to his family and the Franciscan community. May his beautiful gentle soul rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to Breda, Eileen, Betty and families on the passing of Fr. Paddy. May he rest in peace.