J. Peter NEARY

I offer my condolences on the sudden and premature death of Peter to Mairéad, Philip, David, Róisín and Eoin at this very difficult time. Peter was a man of tremendous intellect integrity and humour and a marvellous and powerful motivation for my study of all branches of economics during my postgraduate studies at UCD. I read his work in international and industrial economics with great interest and enthusiasm. I was looking forward to seeing him again if and when he returned home from Oxford. His loss will be deeply felt by all those who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with his extended family and friends at this very difficult time for them.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilís.

I worked as Dept Administrator at the UCD Dept of Economics with Prof Peter Neary in the early 1990s. All these years later, I can still remember the interview he chaired for that appointment and particularly his very sharp intellect. That same intellect was evident throughout all my time in the Economics Dept. I was very saddened to hear of his passing. May he rest in peace.

I was a student of his in UCD in the early 80s. He brought economics alive for me and was always a terrific help to students. RIP.

He was a very kind and a very brilliant man: it was a pleasure and a privilege to have known him. Deepest sympathy to his family.

Deeply sorry to hear of Peter's untimely death. We were contemporaries at UCD and Peter's early regression programme helped me run equations on the rudimentary computers then available (c.1971). Our paths subsequently diverged -but crossed again in 2007/08 when I was working at the World Bank and Peter was preparing an IMF Working Paper. A great intellectual light has sadly gone out - but we are all indebted for his legacy

My sincere condolences on J.P.'s passing. His quiet humility was his strength. Always engaging. Loved a chat. May your sorrow and loss be in time replaced by fond and loving memories.
Eoin, Class of '67

Sincere sympathies to Sheila and Paul, and to Peter’s wife and mother and brothers on Peter’s passing. May he rest in Peace! Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

Sincere condolences to Mairead and family.in their sad loss. Peter combined a superb mastery of economics with a wonderful smile. Happiest memories of meeting Mairead and Peter in Kenmare post the conference. May Peter rest in peace.

Sincere sympathies to Philip, David and the wider Neary and Hanrahan families on Peter’s untimely death. We are thinking of you at this difficult time.

Deepest condolences to Mairéad and family. Peter was a wonderful colleague. His leadership enabled profound changes in UCD Economics. It was leadership by example and his legacy will endure.

Our deepest sympathies to Peter’s family at this tragic time, especially to his Mum, John, Paul & Sheila. We have fond memories of him in Kilkee. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. The Kelly girls Mullingar

Deepest condolences to Mairead and family, Sheila, Paul and John on the untimely passing of Peter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Celine and James.

Deepest sympathies to Mairéad, to Philip, David, Róisín and Eoin, and to the wider family, on Peter’s death. Our fond connection with Peter goes back to the 1960s and 1970s: students together in UCD; exploring Europe; Peter was a welcome guest at our wedding and a valued visitor to our home. Peter’s professionalism was only matched by his delightful company.

Philip, David, we are so very sorry to hear about the death of your Dad, Peter, before his time. We hope to join with you on Monday to give Peter the fond farewell he so richly deserves, Carmel Gilbride Dublin.

The National University of Ireland was delighted to honour Peter in his lifetime for his outstanding academic achievements. We mourn his passing and will continue to honour his memory. Our deepest sympathy to Mairéad and family.

We wish to express our sincere condolences to Peter’s wife, Mrs.Neary, Paul,
John,Sheila and to all the Family on the sad passing of Peter.
May he rest in peace

Mairead and family, so very sorry to hear of Peter's passing. Such a gentleman and devoted husband and Dad. Sending you lots of love and ill be thinking of you as you move through your huge loss. Edel Ciara and Bryony Conalty. Roundwod.

Deepest sympathy to Mairéad, to Philip, David Róisín and Eoin, and to the wider family, on Peter's untimely death. Amid all the sadness, we are sure you will, like ourselves, have wonderful memories of Peter's enthusiastic personality and sense of fun, and the love he had for you all.

We were so pleased to attend the tributes to Peter's towering contribution to the world of economics, at the recent UCD symposium in his honour, and at the granting of his honorary doctorate by NUI.

Suaimhneas síorái dó.

John and Eithne

Mairead and family, we send you our deepest condolences on the very sad loss of dear Peter . May he rest in Eternal Peace . We have very fond memories of the children together when you were in St Albans Park. Barbara Cotter & Jimmy McCourt and Lucy, Ally and Jeff. Sydney Parade, Dublin .

My heartfelt condolences to all the family. I have fond memories of Peter he was a real gentleman.
My thoughts are with Peter’s family especially to his mum Anne and sister Sheila..
sleep well Peter. X

Rest In Peace. A gentle man, very student focussed and a huge intellect