John Pearson

Very sad news. Condolences to All the Pearson family and friends. I often still think of John even though I only knew him for a short time around 00/01 as one of his students. He was a true gent. He made a big impact on me. It was easy to look up to him. When he talked we all listened. He was so all charming and charismatic. He helped me get a great start in the bar trade and I never forgot that. RIP Mr. Pearson.

Very sorry to hear of the passing of John . I can safely say when I attended C.I.T. back in the early 90s he guided me well. A pure gent May he R.I.P.

Condolences to John's family, he was a great man taught me at cit, always there to help you when you needed, will be sadly missed

Sincere sympathies to you all on the passing of John. John was a true gentleman.
Rest in Peace John.

Very sorry to hear of your fathers sad passing.Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. RIP

Deepest sympathy to Agnes and her family may John rest in peace and may God comfort you all.

Condolences to the Pearson family on John's death, from the family of the late Teddy O'Neill.

Condolences to auntie Agnes and Christine, Neil, Therese, Dolores & John Jr. Rest in Peace Uncle John. You’ll live on in all your funny sayings and stories. You won’t be forgotten.

Our deepest sympathy to the Pearson family on the passing of their wonderful father, husband and grandfather John Pearson. May he Rest In Peace. God bless you all

Deepest sympathy to Agnes and family on the passing of John. May he rest in peace.

Dear Mrs Pearson and all the family. I was very saddened to hear of John's passing. Such great memories of calling to you all throughout the years. John was a lovely man. A great friend to mum & dad. May he rest in peace. Anne Marie

To Agnes and Family deepest sympathy

Deepest sympathy to the Pearson family on the passing of John.
May he rest in peace

Sincere sympathy to Agnes and family.
John and Clare Herlihy.

May my condolences bring you comfort and may my prayers ease the pain of this loss.

My deepest sympathies to Agnes and the Pearson on the passing of John. May he rest in peace.

To the Pearson family,
Our deepest sympathies on the passing of John, may he rest in peace.

My deepest sympathies to Agnes and the Pearson family on the passing of John. He was a great work colleague, a true gentleman and a real friend. He will be sadly missed. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathies to all the family of the late John. Rest in peace.

My deepest condolences Delores and the Pearson family. Was a student of johns in CIT 30 years ago. Always great memories of him. He placed me in the Metrepole. Away to Milstreet horse show and to many BAI cocktail competitions. Had a word for everyone and always a professional. Put me on my journey. What a gent. RIP.

My deepest sympathies to Agnes and all the Pearson family on the passing of John. I will always remember John for his kindest and humour as a colleague and his dedication to his students. He will be sadly missed.
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Deepest condolences to John's family, extended family and many friends. Although I didn't directly work with John I have many fond memories of him from CIT.

Deepest sympathy Dolores and family so sorry for your loss

So sorry my condolences to all his family .we had great times in c.i.t together , will miss you until we meet again from all in painting department cit
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I met John regularly at the Cork City and County Youth Awards in the Metropole Hotel, he was such a thorough gentleman with a fantastic sense of humour - he had such a warm way about him and was so friendly and kind to me always. He always asked about my parents who he knew through his work in CIT and we were so sad to hear of his passing. My condolences to all of his family, RIP John.

Agnes and the Pearson family my sincere condolences on johns passing ,in my Heineken days we had a lot of interaction and he was always a gentleman to his fingertips and was a great help to Heineken Ireland on many occasions, may he rest in peace

Condolences to John's wife & family, many happy memories meeting him at the collectors fairs. Rest in peace John. Cooleys Portlaoise.

Deepest sympathy to Dolores & family. So sorry to hear of your loss

Sincere condolences to all the Pearson family on the sad passing of John. A great friend and will be dearly missed.( Francie ,Bridie and family )

My sincerest sympathy to the wife and family of my friend John. John was a loyal, honourable and upright individual. He was most dependable and a real friend. May he rest in peace.

My deepest sympathy to the Pearson Family. May John rest in peace.

Sorry to hear of the passing (jurrys hotel)

Sincerest condolences to Johns family. A true gentlemen, who always had a smile on his face. May he rest in peace.

Evident in the extent of commentary below, John's memory lives on and he continues to be role model to many of us. My deepest condolences to his friends and family circle. The world has lost an extraordinary person.

I was so sorry to hear of the passing of ‘Gentleman John’, such a nice, genuine man who was always fun to be in company with.

My deepest sympathy is extended to Mrs Pearson and all the family circle.
Rest in peace my friend.

May you rest in peace.
Good days in the Metropole

My deepest sympathy.

Our sincere sympathies on the loss of your wonderful Dad Dolores , best wishes and deepest condolences to your Mum and family.

My deepest sympathies to Agnes and the Pearson family on the passing of John. I will always have such warm memories of working with John in CIT. He was a true gentleman a treasured colleague and friend. It was a honour and pleasure to have known John. May he rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to all the Pearson family. Mr. Pearson was a excellent lecturer and a true gentleman. May John rest in peace

My sincere condolences to the Pearson family, I would like you to know of the impact that John has had on my career and life. I feel very fortunate that of all the tutors I have had throughout the years it’s John who I remember the most. I was a student of John’s at CIT in Cork where I learned about Bar Management but more importantly about people, and how to treat them. I learned a lot about hospitality and the true art of taking care of people, which I have been able to take with me on my own journey. John to me was the essence of a true Gentleman, he had a classic Cork wit that always brought a smile and that I will not forget. I credit John with providing the spark that kickstarted my interest that led me down the path to a very successful career in the wine and spirits business. My only regret is not following up with him all these years later to thank him for his mentorship. But I have good memories of our interactions and I try to live by his saying that ‘It is nice to be important, but more important to be nice’.
May you rest in peace John.

Denis Lynch (Bishopstown) Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

I had the pleasure of being taught by mr Pearson in RTC, and my mum was also in bishopscourt so I saw him quite a bit.He was such a gentleman, and always had a smile for everyone.so sorry for your loss

Deepest sympathy to the Pearson family on their loss. John was an outstanding educator and mentor of his students and always an absolute gent. May he rest in peace.

to Agnes and all John's family....so sorry for your troubles..I am truly sad to hear John passed away. I met John in 1959 when I got a job in the Metropole in the lounge bar...straight after my Leaving Cert !

The training in the bar and in customer service stood to me all my life..thanks to John and Joe. I met many 'captains of industry' in my summer job...which I enjoyed immensely. I wasn't kept on after the season...but went on to plough other fields. Music, languages etc. After 23 years in Europe with Aer Lingus..I took over the Cork Sales Office...and met John on a few occasions in connection with CIT.

I treasure our memories and will keep him in my prayers. Sincere condolences...Benny Neff
Myrtleville, Co Cork

Dear Agnes and family,it was with much sadness that we read about Johns death Rip. If you were a friend of Johns you were for life.I never knew when he.was ball hopping me he was such a comedian ,he should have been on stage.John was highly intelligent ,could have done anything in life and excelled in everything he did .I have very happy memories when we all worked together under Douglas Vance who set us all up for life..You are in our thoughts and prayers. john and Joan Crowley nee O Donovan.

My deepest sympathy to the family on the sad passing of John. He was a great friend of mine for many years.

I will always have great memories of John during our time in the Bartenders Association of Ireland and always got a céad míle fáilte during my many visits to Cork Institute of Technology in the Southern Capital. A great pleasure to have known John.

In your sad loss, may prayer bring you the consolation that words fail to give.

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We would like to offer our sincere sympathy to all the Pearson Family & Friends.
John will be sadly missed by all who knew him. May he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathies to Agnes, Christine, Neil, Therese, Dolores and John Jnr and the Pearson family on the passing of John. John was a gentleman, a colleague and a friend. We shared many great times together working in CIT. He will be truly missed by all who knew him. May John rest in peace.

Sincerest sympathy to Agnes and all the family on this sad occasion of the death of John, He was a lovely man and will be missed by all who knew him

Very sorry to hear of John's passing. We only got to know John in recent years during his time at Bishopscourt but always appreciated his happy and positive attitude to life and towards all those he met. It was always a good day when I had a chat with John about the past in Cork and got that warm handshake and hello with a smile. Our condolences to the Pearson family and all those that knew him. He leaves behind many happy memories for those of us lucky enough to have known and met him along the way.
May he rest in peace.

to the family of John Pearson my deepest sympathy he was a gentleman I always loved his company on his many trips to Dublin with the bartenders assoation of Ireland we had some wonderful times I will miss you my dear friend Jimmy woulfe ex Dublin Airport bars and Jimmy woulfe tralee

SYMPATHIES TO THE PEARSON FAMILY ON THE DEATH OF JOHN RIP

Sincere sympathies to all of John's family , he was ever a gentleman , and his heart was always in the right place .
AR DHEIS LÀMH DÈ GO RAIBH A ANAM DÌLIS .

Heartfelt condolences to John's family. John was a very gentle person always with a little joke. I asked John once if he drank much? No he said "I spills most of it"
John did massive work in the education of bartenders and bar managers while a lecturer in CIT and also in national examinations in conjunction with CERT and Failte Ireland. Over the years that I dealth with CIT , John was a great host. Sadly missed.
Sean O'Malley, CERT and Failte Ireland.

Sincere Sympathy to Agnes and family on the passing of John he was a lovely man full of fun may he rest inpeace

sincere sympathy to the Pearson family on the passing of John .I knew John over forty years and he was a true gentleman Seamus White former Chairman Cork Bar Assistance May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to the Pearson family on John’s passing.

So sad to hear of the passing of natures greatest Gentleman. He has to be a great loss to his family. His loyalty to Na Piarsaigh will never be forgotten. Even in bad times he could still be a Smiler. Ar dheis lamh De go raibh a Anam Uasal. Slan a Chara

My sincere sympathies, John was a wonderful colleague and a man who had a tremendous impact on the lives of so many. Rest in Peace

Sleep well John. You were a pure gentleman.