Josef Veselsky

My sympathy to Joe's family on his death. I met him many years ago through my father Johnny. He was a such a lovely man, very kind and an extremely interesting person to talk with. May he rest in peace

Deepest Sympathy to the family on the death of Mr. Veselsky. My late father Leo Leader always spoke highly of Josef . He used meet him in the Central Hotel Chambers. MayMr.Veselsky rest in peace

Dear Kate and Peter( or Kathleen as I remember you) I sat beside you in Booterstown National School and remember the many birthday parties in St. Helens Road. Your Mum and Dad were most welcoming. I especially remembered the wonderful cakes your Mum made. What a wonderful long and happy life they both shared. May they now be united together in eternal peace. Hilary Cairns (nee. Wilson)

My deepest condolences to the demise of beloved Joe to the family members and friends. May the Lord comfort you all with heavenly peace 🙏. Thomas HCA St Johns House.

Remembering Mr Veselski so very fondly. He was an absolute delight to treat when attending for physiotherapy in Booterstown. Sending my deepest sympathy to all of his family.

My sincere sympathies to the Veselsky family. I remember Josef as my father was also in the jewelery business. He lived a full life. May he rest in peace.

A lovely man.
Ar déis Dé.

Deepest condolences to the Veselsky family. I have fond memories of Josef from my playing days at UCD FC. A selfless gentleman with a huge heart and a great sense of humour. He will be sadly missed. Rest in peace. 🕊️

Thinking of you all at this sad time. May Joe rest in peace.

Upřímnou soustrast.
I send my sincere condolences on the death of Mr Veselsky, an extraordinary and inspiring man who had to remake his life, and did so with grace and success. His story resonates strongly with me, as his family history was very similar to that of my parents, who twice had to flee/emigrate from their beloved Czechoslovakia and settle elsewhere.

We are so sorry to hear about Joe's passing a kind friend and neighbour to our family in Booterstown over the years our deepest condolences to Peter and Kate and family. RIP.

My Condolences to all your family. You were a great friend to me and a great support during my table tennis playing years. Everyone I met during my table tennis career said that they loved you and you will be sadly missed.

Dearest Joe, you will be missed by so many friends as you were loved by everyone 💛

Such a gentleman full of love and kindness.
Mushroom picking to Pearl picking you were a special person and so positive.
It was always a joy to visit you and listen to your amazing memories and adventures.

We will all miss you,rest in peace.

Cornelia Legge

Condolences to the family and friends of Josef. I'm so glad he found refuge in Ireland. He clearly had an extremely rich and fulfilling life, despite the traumatic loss of his family when young, and made a big impression on Irish society. May he rest in peace.

Dear Peter and Katushka. I am just so sad to hear that "Uncle Joe" has made his way up above. He was such a wonderful man. An absolute gem, a legend, funny and happy a true Gent. I have many many fond memories of him and all the times the O'Connell's shared with both himself and Kathleen in Dublin, in Belfast, in Wicklow....my favourite house in the world and The Good World restaurant on George's street. A big big loss. He will be sorely missed. My sincere condolences. RIP to a great man

My deep condolences to the Veselsky family on Joe’s recent passing. We enjoyed watching UCD football games over many years and I was happy to catch up with him again more recently at St.John’s.

Condolences to all the Veselsky family on the passing of your wonderful dad Josef Rip. My late sister Mary Ryan Sheehan played and travelled abroad in The World Championship in Tokyo and also around Europe and played for years in Dublin and N Ireland. Mary always had lovely memories of him in the late 60s and 70s I do hope they continue playing in Heaven when they both meet .🙏🙏 🏓🏓🏓🏓🏓

Our thoughts are with you Kate, Peter and extended Veselsky family.

Joe was someone who left a mark on you every time you met him.
I was lucky to know Joe for 20 years, and one thing was always clear. He truly cared about people. No matter who you were, he took a genuine interest, listened, and made you feel valued.

Joe came to several performances of the Slovak Folklore Ensemble Ostroha in Dublin, and it was always a joy to have him there. His presence, smile, and sincere appreciation meant a lot to us. He always carried a piece of Slovakia in his heart.

Even at an age many of us can hardly imagine, he moved through life with optimism and warmth. Joe was kind, curious, full of humour, and had an incredible energy for life

I feel grateful to have known him, and his spirit and legacy will stay with us.

Odpocivaj v pokoji...

My sincere condolences to all of Joe’s family. We used to meet on our regular walks in Blackrock park and from the first day we met it was clear that Joe was a very special man. As I got to know a little of his story those first impressions only grew, such warmth, wisdom, love of life, courage and generosity. It was a privilege to have spent just a little time with him . He was and will remain a total inspiration.

Rest in peace Joe a true Legend in Irish Table Tennis

Oliver and Mary Adamson

Sincere sympathy. RIP

We both send you our sincere condolences. We have known Joe for many many years - he was a wonderful person and we had the pleasure of being in Geneva celebrating his life by the Slovaks. There we had the pleasure of meeting his son and daughter. I, Gloria, have special memories of Joe as I am a member of the SCI Executive Committee now for over 25 years. He originally persuaded me to become Secretary of the SCI and I have much to thank him for that - it changed my life. We remember him with love Gloria and Beverley (twins)

My sincerest condolences to the Veselsky family. I had the great privilege of meeting Joe on one occasion and it is a memory that will always shine. What a wonderful man.

My thoughts are with you Peter, Kate, Denise and all the family. I was honoured to be "Joe's Nurse" in Merriongates. I always looked forward to my kiss and chat with him. I know he is in the loving arms of your dear mum, he missed her so much. Such a lovely service to honour a true gentleman. Take care of eachother.

My deepest sympathy on the death of Josef. I met him first 50 years ago when I went to work in H.Amsters.
He was a true gentleman and his kindness shown to his staff and love for his family always shone through. I know you will all have so many stories to tell and memories to share of a Life well lived.

My deepest condolences to the Veselsky family. Joe was a wonderful presence in our extramural classes at Trinity and a remarkable source of inspiration to all our graduates when he received an honorary degree. It was a rare privilege for me to meet such a gentleman and model of resilience and love of life. Thank you, Joe, sit tibi terra levis.

My deepest condolences to the Veselsky family. Joe was a great father figure to all of us that played for UCD. I was very fortunate to stay in touch with Joe over the years and really enjoyed our cups of coffee and chats about financial markets.

My condolences to Kate, Jack, Stephen & Nicholas on the passing of Josef. What a wonderful man. May he rest in peace.

Dear Joe,

As I write these lines, tears are pressing into my eyes. With your passing, a part of history—and a part of me—has gone as well. I will never forget your beautiful words, saying that talking with me was better than 100 aspirin. You always had a good mood; your optimism was unbelievably contagious.

I loved your visits with your dear wife—we always had such a good time together. In every situation, there was laughter with you. You loved life, and people loved you. Thank you for allowing me to be part of our conversations and visits, and thank you for sharing everything you experienced in your life.

You knew my father’s uncle and so many people who are no longer with us. Thanks to you, I also came to know your daughter Katuška and your grandson Steven. It was a pleasure to know you, and we will never, never forget you.

Greetings from Slovakia, and I believe that one day our souls will meet again. Those who were loved remain in our hearts even after death.

Thank you for everything. R.I.P.

My sincere condolences,
Katuska, Peter, Steven, and the Veselsky Family
from the Ringwald, Buday, and Žitný Families

So many fond memories of Joe and Mrs V over the years. May they both now rest in peace together.
Lots of love to the whole family.
Robert & Deirdre Eccles xx

Robert and Deirdre Eccles

Sincere condolences to the recent passing of Joe. I adored our chats over some tea and biscuits. I also loved playing table tennis with Joe in his house where he regularly beat me at age 100! Such a kind, gentle man with a very warm heart and always a smile. You are now with your darling Kathy. Rest in peace Joe

Deepest sympathy to the family. May he Rest in Peace.

My condolences to the Veselsky family on the loss of a very special person.
By any yardstick Joe was a truly remarkable human being.
Fantastic company - I never heard him criticise anyone, in a friendship stretching back in excess of sixty years.
May he Rest in Peace

Sincere Sympathy Stephen on the death of your Granfather.
May He have a Bed in Heaven.
RIP

Deepest condolences to Joe's family. Had the pleasure of his company many times at UCD and Shamrock Rovers games. Such a warm and positive gentleman with an infectious smile. Joe will be sadly missed. RIP

Our condolences to the Veselsky family and extended on Josef's passing.
May he rest in peace.

A wonderful and kind man.
My father knew Joe well and sent us to him to buy my engagement ring in December of 1974.
We went back to him to get our wedding rings in 1977.
A true gentleman, may he rest in peace.

My deepest sympathy to Peter and Kate and extended family. So lucky to have known your Dad for over 45 years . I have some great memories of all his great stories . A gentleman true and true.

Catherine

My thoughts are with Kate,Peter and extended family at the sad loss of Joe. He was such a great character and I have many happy memories. Always a big smile. He will be sadly missed. May he rest in peace.

Myself and my family had a unique opportunity to meet and get to know Joe during my Diplomatic mission in Ireland in 2004-2008. We had many memorable moments, interesting conversations and debates over the years. His never ending good mood, energy and enthusiasm was remarkable and something we always remember him by.

Throughout the years he has been a vital link between the Slovak and Irish people. Notably in sports - especially table tennis and football.

Joe, together with his lovely wife Katka, will remain forever in our hearts.

Our deepest condolences to the family.

My family got to know Joe in the latter years if his life in St John’s House, my mum Helen was a very reluctant new resident and it was Joe’s charm that helped the staff get mum out of her bed room in the early weeks. Since then we were always cheered by Joe’s charm and good humour, what a beautiful, gentle man whose life impact had been as broad and it was long. May he rest in peace. He will be missed by many. Sincere condolences to his family, many friends and all who cared for him.

What a wonderful and well deserved send off for a very special man ! Deepest sympathy to Kate and family at this sad time .
It was always lovely honour and pleasure to meet him and have a chat while out walking Booterstown Park . He was so positive and appeared to handle the advancing years in his stride . a great loss , and an inspiration to all .

Sincere sympathy on. Your loss.
my late Dad Micheal did business with your dad .
May He rest in peace

Loved the chat and the stories. Josef will be sadly missed by all in the jewellery trade. May Josef rest in peace.

Joe Veselsky was a great TT player and fan among other many activities.

I am even more proud and happy having being able to attend last April in Geneva, the presentation of "Extra Ordinary Joe" in presence of his son Peter and her daughter Kate.

May he rest in peace after a so full and active life

He will be missed by our SCI community around the world and never forgotten.

On behalf of the SCI Executive Committee members I present his family and his friends our condolences. I I

To all the Veselsky Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Joe. He was a great friend of my late father and I have great memories of meeting Joe. He was an absolute gentleman with a wonderful smile. He was so charming and I remember well when I visited him with Sheila, my fiancée, to buy her engagement ring; he was utterly charming. He was such a remarkable person. May he rest in peace. Gerard Jones and Family

To Peter and Kate and all the Veselsky family. Please accept my most sincere sympathy on the death of your father Joe. He was a wonderful person and a lovely gentleman. I was one of his Sunday friends from Blackrock Park for many years. When we would meet he would doff his hat and kiss the back of my hand and give me a big smile. When I visited him last October he greeted me (without the hat) just as he always had done previously. It was a great privilege to have known such a charismatic and honourable man and I have no doubt that he will be greatly missed by you, his family, and also by all the many people who, like me, enjoyed the pleasure of his company. I shall always remember him with a smile. May Joe Rest in Peace.

My deepest condolences to all in the Veselsky family.
Joe was a wonderful person. It was always a pleasure to have a chat with him and be in his company.
May he Rest in Peace

Sincere sympathy to the Veselsky family on the passing of Joe. He was a great table tennis friend to our late brother Tommy (Tomás) Rowsome, who admired Joe so much.

The Rowsome family

We offer our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Veselsky family on the news of Joe’s passing away. We remember Joe from his great involvement in UCD Football Club. We shall always remember him for his extraordinary talents and achievements throughout his long and successful life. May he now rest in Peace.

Sincere sympathy to the Veselsky family on the passing of Joe. A lovely man whom we knew from Booterstown. Our daughter Cathy played table tennis with Joe when he was in his 80’s, such fun. May he rest in peace.

Josef, you wear a kind, Gentleman. Sincere sympathy to Kate. and the families and friends. Rest In Peace 🙏🏼

Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Joe. He was a lovely man and he will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

Our connection to Joe started in a Blackrock coffee shop frequented by him. Initial polite 'good mornings' quickly developed into a warm, enduring friendship as Joe had a unique capacity to connect with people. On some Sunday mornings seats near Joe were at a premium as family and friends congregated around him. His enthusiasm for his TCD extra mural classes led me to join him there and I have very fond memories of sitting side by side with him enjoying courses on European and North American history.
It was a supreme privilege to know Joe and to learn of his extraordinary life. And to join in the celebrations of his 100th birthday, both in the Blackrock coffee shop on that birthday morning and at a later gathering arranged by Trinity where Joe was held in the highest regard. Always a delight to be in his gracious company. No one now to kiss my hand...
Farewell dear Joe. You will be forever in our hearts.

Kate my deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your beloved father. May Josef rest in peace.

Audrey Byrne

Deepest sympathy to the Veselsky family on the passing of Joe.
Our father Harry Morris always spoke fondly of their competitive table tennis days

Dear Kate and Peter
I am so sorry to hear about the death of your dear father.
Please accept my deepest sympathy which I extend to you and
your family. You are in my thoughts at this very sad time.
Vera

Sincere Sympathy to Kate and Peter, to Jack and Denise,
To his Grandsons, Stephen and Estela, and Nicholas and Olga,
And to his great grand sons, Lucas, Jacob, Sebby and Tommy Browne,
Hope they are all old enough, to have memories, of their Very Kind
And Caring, Great Grandfather, Josef Veselsky.

Ar Dheis De, Josef, go bhuil do Anam Delis.

Sincere condolences to Steve, Estela, all the Browne and extended families on the passing of Josef. An incredibly courageous life. May be rest in peace.

On behalf of my late father Peadar Wiley & family I sincerely send our condolences to you all at this time. I do believe Dad will be in a queue of people waiting to 'have a knock' across the table tennis table. RIP.