James (Jimmy) Lyons

I am deeply saddened by Jimmy's sudden passing. He was a kind and lovely person who will be greatly missed.

My heartfelt condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. May the love of those around you provide strength and comfort

Only found out today that Jimmy had passed away, i was beyond shocked. Was in the belfry to fix the wifi and the ladies there told me the news. I met Jimmy 2 years ago and never have i met a nicer person, a straight shooter and a great businessman. I will miss him dearly. Rip Jimmy 🙏

Sending my condolences to the Lyons. Words cannot express the sadness you're feeling right now and the Nguyens are all thinking of you.

Jimmy was an amazing man, so welcoming, full of big laughs and terrible jokes. I'll always remember Marcos 30th, and how he welcomed me into his home with open arms.

The Nguyens will always remember how Jimmy sneakily paid the bill in Sydney when we were trying to pay for him instead! What a night that was! So much red wine, so many funny stories and so much laughter.

The memories we have means that we are truly blessed for having Jimmy in our lives.

We are all thinking of all the Lyons right now. We will raise a glass of red wine to celebrate his life when we're together next. And in true Lyons style, maybe more than 1 glass.

So shocked and saddened to hear of Jimmy’s sudden passing. As Belfry owners we have had many conversations and meetings with Jimmy over the years. He was a gentleman and a pleasure to speak to. Our deepest sympathies to Jimmy’s wife and children at this very sad time. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

My condolences to all of you. I will always be thankful for the amazing support Jimmy showed us in one of our hardest times. He was the best friend Dave could have asked for.
I can see the two of them reunited, sharing a glas of wine.
x Emma

To Victoria and family,

We were shocked and saddened to hear of Jimmy's passing. Even though it has been a long time since Brendan and I were in contact. Our memories of fun and laughter, will stay with us for ever - he was a true gentleman . May he rest in peace.

I was so shocked to hear of Jimmy's death, he was one of life's great characters, so full of fun with such a zest for life. His kindness and generosity was endless and his family were his pride and joy.

I feel very fortunate that our paths crossed, rest in peace Jimmy.

As children we adored Jimmy. He was one of our most favourite adults to see and spend time with.

So much fun to be around. There were times when we never knew whether to take him seriously or not, or whether or not to believe him. Like when he would ring up and tell us we were looking well, explaining that on the telephone in his house, that he could see us talking to him live on a screen... Really, we wondered?... We could have easily imagined it... Why not? He could easily have had something like that amidst all the cool things in his house...

We didn't know many people who ran a successful business, drove a fancy Saab, enjoyed good wine, travelled and went skiing... He was so generous in how he approached life. We loved spending time with him in his various homes intrigued by marble floors, a jar filled to the brim with coins, a silver antique cash register, a video recorder with endless episodes of Fawlty Towers, Not the nine o'clock news, The Kenny Everett Show, and Monty Python. Programmes we didn't get to see and adored watching, children and adults alike... And the laughter... Oh my goodness the laughter.. And the card games...

Thank you Jimmy for teaching us how to approach life, how to work hard for what you get and to value it, to treat everyone equally and with respect and to not take life too seriously.

Thank you for being part of our family.

Keep that mischevious glint in your eye and keep laughing Jimmy..

You were the best friend to us.

DearViktoria,Jenny,Marco and Nina. SO sad and sorry to hear about Jimmy's death! After so many years that I met him, I still remenber him as happy and funny guy!.
Ican'stop smiling just to think of him. Sympathy for you and family.

Viktoria Jenny, Marco and Nina , so sorry to hear the sad news about Jimmy. Thinking of you all at this awful time ❤️❤️
Denise, Caoimh and Dylan

Very sad to hear the news of the passing of our old boss Jimmy. He was a great man firm but fair and brilliant to work for in Castone supplies and later Marble & granite . Sincere Condolences to Viktoria and family.

Sincere sympathy to Jimmy’s wife and family at this sad time. Remembering what a good friend and business partner he was to my dearly loved brother Liam who died in 1998. Rest in peace.

Just like to say thinking of jimmy s family at this very sad time ‘ I met jimmy in the belfy a long time ago ‘ jimmy met April my sister first and then April introduced jimmy to me ‘ great crack and also will have great memories of jimmy ‘ jimmy would pop into the belfy and join us for some nice tea ‘ always had a chat with everyone of us ‘ sometimes we would not all be together for tea but jimmy never left the belfy until he said hello to all the belfy team ‘ some bumps along the way but we would all pull together and it be fixed ‘ something would always go wrong but jimmy would come up with a plan and asked us all what did we think ‘ few debates with jimmy but it got sorted one way or another ‘ the laughter we would all have ‘ jimmy was very generous and very good hearted ‘ can not believe we won’t see jimmy anymore but we will hold on to the great memories in the belfy’ jimmy will be missed so much ‘ jimmy was a big part of the belfy team ‘ we ll do our best jimmy to keep it the way you would have wanted it ‘ good bye dear friend ‘rest in peace jimmy amen 🙏

My dearest Viktoria Jenny Marco Nina.
I want to express my huge sorrow and sadness
at hearing the news of Jimmy's departure from this world into the next.
I always remember Jimmy as the happy-go-lucky,
carefree, fun-loving and witty Dad bringing his children to music....and I remember thinking.... what a supportive and wonderful Dad he is. ! And he always had a beaming smile painted on his face..especially when making a witty or droll remark! He made everyone laugh!
I know you are hurting, and that you are filled with sorrow..because now your wonderful Dad and husband Jimmy is not around you in body.....but he is certainly around you in spirit. And always will be.
Please be assured of our thoughts and prayers to help you through each day.
Take good care.
Catherine Madden

Sincere sympathy to Victoria and family on the sad passing of Jimmy. I knew Jimmy as a fellow landlord in Shanowen Hall for c 20 years. I found him to be highly honourable and a thorough gentleman. Although he was critical of certain management practices, he never stood in the way of the majority of fellow landlords and his views were always treated with respect. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to the Lyons family at this sad time. Jimmy was a great friend of my late, great brother Liam Cotter and we were always hearing tales of their exploits in Marble and Granite Ltd. Hope they get together beyond this life.

So sad to hear of Jimmys passing.He was a great friend to my late brother Liam. I fondly remember him for all our dealings in the stone industry. My sincerest condolences to Victoria and all her family. Jimmy, rest in peace

I am so sad to hear of Jimmy's death. He was a very dear friend to my late brother, Liam Cotter and a great comfort to all the Cotters during Liam's illness. My deepest sympathy to Vicktoria and family.

Rest in peace, Jimmy.
I live in the United States now with my own Granite company, And it all started with Jimmy hiring me as polisher as a very young man. I’ll always remember him fondly. ❤️

Sincere sympathy to the Lyons Family on Jimmy's passing, may his gentle soul restin peace.

I’m travelling in Japan and have just heard about jimmy’s passing. So sad for all of you , his family and friends, he has always been much loved . I will cherish my many happy memories of times we spent together, times of laughter and times that I learnt from his life’s lessons, which he so generously shared with our family .

Jimmy held a very important place in my happy childhood. We watched Monty python, not the nine o clock news and played hilarious games of knock knock in blackrock. Myself and my kids still play knock knock - “Jimmy Lyons style” which brings us great joy. Such a kind and funny man. He took myself, my sister Faith and all the local kids from blackrock on a bus to see ET the movie, It was the first film I had ever seen at the cinema. It was wonderful to reunite two years ago when I was home from New Zealand, after losing touch for nearly 30 years. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Love to all the family in this sad time. Rohan x

Sincere sympathy to Jimmy’s family. Fond memories from long ago.

Very sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing.
Condolences to Viktoria and children.
May he rest in peace.

My deepest sympathies to Jimmy’s family and friends. As a student living in the Belfry student accommodation, Jimmy was always so helpful and kind. Rest in peace

Worked for Jimmy in HoneyPark and the Belfry. A gentleman in every sense. My deepest condolences
Andy

Shocked and saddened to hear of Jimmy's sudden passing. He was a great colleague and friend and will be greatly missed by all connected with the Belfry. Sincere sympathy to his wife and family and may he rest in Peace. Gerry Donnelly

So sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved Jimmy. You're all in our thoughts. Love and strength to you ❤️

My deepest sympathies to Jimmy’s family and friends. As a student living in the Belfry student accommodation, Jimmy’s helpfulness and kindness never went unnoticed. Rest in peace.

Dearest Viktoria, Jenny, Marco and Nina, you all have been tested beyond endurance over the past few weeks. Jimmy’s valiant battle is over, he fought the good fight with the support of a wonderful family. In your hearts and memory Jimmy will remain. Thank you for all the laughter, happy times and wine. Jacqueline.

My sincere condolences are with you all, at this very difficult time, rest in peace Jimmy.

Heartfelt sympathy to Vicktoria, Jenny, Marco and Nina on your sad loss of Jimmy.
Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
Jimmy was a thorough gentleman.
Con & Patricia O Leary

So shocked to hear of Jimmy's passing, he was a wonderful man with a smile always on his face. Thinking of the whole family at this difficult time, and sending them so much love xx

Deepest sympathy to the Lyon’s family’ RIP Jimmy 🍃

Our sincerest sympathy, Victoria and family on the sad news of Jimmy's passing.
Our thought and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Rest in peace, Jimmy.

To all the Lyon’s family, I would just like to say how sorry I am to hear of the sad passing of Jimmy, he was a true and utter gentleman. May Heaven be his bed. At dheis De go rainy a hanam.

My friend Im so sad you go ,I will miss soo much,..now tell Jimmie who will go with me to Johnys Foxes?? Ahhh..😪😪😪😪
I hope you happy now .Sleep well my friend.

You disappeared from our sight, but you will remain in our hearts forever❤️

R.I.P James ❤️

Victoria,Marco and Nina Im so sorry for your loss.

Kasia Blackrock

Sincere sympathy to Virginia and all the Lyons on the loss of your dad Jimmy.
May he rest in peace

A friend like none ever. Profoundly missed. My deepest sympathies to Viktoria and their wonderful family .

RIP Jimmy. Sincere sympathy to Viktoria and family ❤️ Ann Marie

Absolutely shocked to hear of Jimmy's death, He was a true
Gentleman ,The Belfry will not be the same without this Special and Thoughtful and Funny at times man, Thinking of family and friends at this very sad time ..Liz .

Sincere Condolences to the extended Lyons family on the passing of Jimmy. May he rest in peace.

We are all shocked and will miss Jimmy dearly. He was a real good friend to us all. Will be sadly missed by everyone here in Progressive. Deepest condolences to all family and extended family. Rip Jimmy.

Sending our deepest condolences to you all during this time. We are so saddened at the passing of Jimmy, he always had a smile and a chat and a lovely glass of wine to share when we visited your beautiful home. He will be deeply missed by all
Lots of love Helen & Alan