Tony Deeney

To. Kit and family. Sorry to hear of Tony passing. He will be sadly missed by. The Cork tape magazine. Bridget o rourke. Listened to Tony on the magazine.

Dear Kit, treasured memories from 1959 at UCC, and continuing throughout his life. Deepest sympathies to you and family from Donough and Déirdre Ó Maidín.

Sincere sympathy to Tony's family on his passing. He was a gentle-spoken kind man and a well respected teacher of Physics at UCC. He supervised my final year project and didn't mind my imaginative input but encouraged it. I try to follow his example. Rest in Peace.

My sincere condolences to Kit & family on Tony’s passing. Tony was always kind, willing to help & offer advice. May he rest in peace

Deepest condolences to Kit and the extended family on the passing of Tony. As well as being an inspiring lecturer Tony was a caring generous mentor to all students. I have fond memories of Kit and Tony including us students in very convivial Physics parties at their home. He was a true gentleman, and an irreplaceable warm presence in UCC. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal.

So sad to hear of Tony's passing. Sincere sympathies to all the Deeney family. Tony was an absolute gentleman and it was a pleasure being in his physics lectures. May he rest in peace.

Tony was both a gentleman and a gentle man. I had the pleasure and privilege to know him for many years as an undergrad and postgrad. I will always remember his kind and caring nature, and the twinkle in his eye as he relayed stories. Looking back he strikes me as a little like the Dumbledore of his department, if you'll forgive the clumsy comparison. Rest in peace Tony.

Dear Mike, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. Sincere sympathies to your Mum, your sister and Siobhan, Abbie and James.

I was very sorry to hear of Tony's passing. I first got to know Tony when I was doing readings for the disability service in UCC and we later reconnected our friendship at the Retired Staff Gatherings. He was a lovely gentle man and I always enjoyed our chats. He will be much missed. Susan O'Connor

Kit, Sarah and Michael
I was so sorry to hear about Tony. Such fond memories of parties in Merlyn Lawn over the years and so kind to my mum! He was such a kind, considered, and generous man. You are in my thoughts and prayers

To Kit and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Tony’s passing. I have many happy memories of chatting with Tony in the UCC Staff Common Room. He was a true gentleman and I enjoyed his gentle sense of humour and his kindness. May he rest in peace.

I wish to extend my sympathies on the passing of Tony.
He was such a good person and cared so well for his students.

Sincere Sympathy to you Kit, Sarah and Michael. Tony was a kind and gentle person.

Very sad to hear about Tony’s passing. My condolences to his family. It was always nice to meet Tony around the department; he was such an easy-going person with a warm smile and a great sense of humour. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Mike, we were so sad to hear of your dad's passing. He was such a lovely, gentle man. Deepest sympathies to you, your Mum, Sarah and her family and to Siobhan, Abbie & James. RIP Tony.

Sincere sympathy, Kit, on Tony's passing. Remember you used joke about the difference between women ("they are sociable, know how to gab gab gab") and their strong silent men ("who remembered, but didn't go visiting"). Such memories of Tony. Highpoints, connected with the UCC Film Society: collecting the week's heavy reels of film from the station (train down from Dublin, had to be got to G1 by Wednesday night without fail, probably across town on the back of a bike).
And Tony's great love and enthusiasm for film (and music). His greatest love, Jean Renoir's "La Grande Illusion", with Jean Gabin. A gentleman to the core, he would of course love a classic about rejecting war and creating peace.
God bless him, the lovely man and colleague. Mary and Eamonn.

Dear Kit, Sarah and Michael. I am so very sorry to hear of Tony's passing. My memories of him go all the way back to when I was in first science and then when in 4th year babysitting Sarah and Michael, while studying and then as a colleague in UCC. he will be very sorely missed by us all. love to you all.

We are so sad to receive the news of Tony's passing and we express our deepest sympathies to Kit and family. Tony was a very kind and gentle person and we will always cherish fond memories of him.

My sincere sympathy to the Deeney family at this time. He was very kind and encouraging to me during my time in UCC. His love of Physics and Education inspired me to become the teacher I am. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

Dear Kit, I am so sorry to hear of Tony's death. A sad loss of a lovely man. May perpetual light shine upon him.

Condolences to Kit and all the family from Pádraig O' Sullivan, Síle Ní Mhurchú and family

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal

With sincere condolences to Kit and Tony's family on his sad passing. As so many have said, he was a true gentle man.

We will miss Tony. His fun, his warmth, his enthusiasm for so many things- and dancing!

Deepest sympathies to Kit and family. I was privileged to know Tony both as a student and as a colleague. He was kind and generous and truly embodied the idea of a University. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

We have just heard the sad news of Tony’s death. Our sincere condolences. May he rest in peace.

My sincere sympathy to the Deeney family at this time. I remember Tony as the gentleman he was and as a friend to me during my undergrad and post grad studies at UCC. He always had a kind word of encouragement ready which he always put in the gentlest way possible. I am glad to have known him.

It is with great sadness that I have learned of the passing of Tony. He was a real gentleman and scholar. I will always remember him as a gifted teacher of physics. His inspirational lectures created a great love of physics among generations of his students. His warm personality made it very easy for students to approach him with questions or to discuss aspects of his lecture. It was wonderful that he still maintained a link with the Physics Department after his retirement. He always found time to stop and chat with us. His radiant smile and good humour always shone brightly. My sincere condolences to his family on their sad loss. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Tony. I’ll always remember the huge smile on his face and light in his eyes during coffee breaks at UCC. Someone so special can never be forgotten. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

So sorry to hear of Tony's passing. Such a warm and kind person. Sincere sympathy to Kit and family.

Sincere condolences to the Deeney family. Tony was always a joy to run into on campus. A friendly and a gentle soul.

I send my sincere condolences to Kit and family. Your wedding day in July 1966 in Notts seems just like last year. He guided me gently into the Physics Dept at Birmingham. May he rest in peace.

I am very saddened to hear of Tony’s passing. Such a kind and gentle man, and a pleasure to deal with whenever our paths crossed in UCC. May he rest in peace.

Dear Kit, Sarah and Michael - I was very sorry to hear of Tony's passing. His mellow voice seems to have been there as far back as I can remember. He was a great favourite of my parents, and I will miss meeting him on campus.

Sincere sympathy to the Deeney family on Tony's passing. A true gent. As a student I have fond memories of Tony from the UCC Film Society back in the day, as a UCC colleague, one who was always good for a cheerful chat along the corridors of the Kane. A shining light has faded.

Sincere sympathy to the Deeney family on Tony's passing. A true gent. As a student I have fond memories of Tony from the UCC Film Society back in the day, as a UCC colleague, one who was always good for a cheerful chat along the corridors of the Kane. A shining light has faded.

Kit and family, I was very sad to hear of Tony's passing. I have very fond memories of chatting to Tony in UCC. He was always so inspiring, engaging and encouraging, and I always enjoyed meeting him. My deepest sympathy, he will be very sadly missed.

To Kit, Sarah and Michael,
I am so sorry to hear of Tony’s passing. I have lovely memories of chats with Tony in the Staff Common Room and I, like many others, enjoyed his gentle sense of humour and his kindness. May he rest in peace.

Is oth liom go mór scéal Tony a chlos! Fear lách , muinteartha, léannta. Comhghleacaí tuisceanach, cúirtéiseach. Bhí suim mhór aige sa Ghaeilge. Cuirim mo chomhbhrón in iúl dá bhean chéile Kit agus dá chlann.

So sorry that Tony has gone. But glad he leaves so bright a comet tail of kindness.

Michael and extended family, sincere sympathy of the death of your dad. May he rest in peace. Ger Mangan (ex Elec Eng UCC).

My sincere condolences Kit, Sarah, Michael and family on Tony's passing. Though I did not work closely with Tony, his warmth, gentleness and willingness to help others were always evident, the true hallmarks of a kind and lovely man.

My sincere condolences to you Kit and the extended family. I remember Tony as a kind, generous and thoughtful man. Not without a good sense of humour. And a quiet determination to get the most out of life.

Very sorry to hear of Tony's death. We were in entirely different fields of endeavour but I was always struck by Tony's wide-ranging, open-minded interests, his enthusiasm for the arts, his good humour, and his ability to engage with everyone in the academic community. He was always a joy to meet. My sympathies to his family and close friends.

Tony was the face of Physics when he welcomed me to UCC, as my First Year student mentor. I recall still with great clarity the cup of tea and biscuits that he served when I had my first meeting with him in his office. Friendly and compassionate, Tony was a fine ambassador for the department.

His lectures on Optics would be peppered with phrases to make the journey of learning more accessible and build the confidence of the students grappling with the maths and ideas presented. "It's just a definition" and "the mathematics are quite simple".

He wanted us to pick up the building blocks he laid out before us and to engage on the same journey he undertook to discover science and the structure of the universe about us.

Thank you Tony, may you rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to all of Tony's family. He made me feel very welcome on my arrival at UCC almost 30 years ago.

To Kit, Michael and Sarah - we were so sad to hear of Tony's passing. Tony was one of our first friends when we arrived in Cork almost 35 years ago. He became a kind and supportive mentor, as well as a friend. We will keep happy memories of Tony, his wise words at the right moment, his generosity of spirit, his love of dancing and his humor, close to us. Thinking of you at this sad time, Ken and Bettie

I am very sorry to hear of Tony's passing. It was my privilege to know him while working in the Disability Support Service in UCC, as Tony was a wonderful, warm, kind and very effective supporter of the Service and made a very significant contribution to its development. My sincere sympathy to his wife and family.

Dear Kit and family,
Sincerest sympathy to you all at this time.

So sorry to hear of Tony's death. a lovely man. Condolences to Kit.

Our sincere condolences Kit on the passing of Tony. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Very sad to hear of Tony's passing - sincerest condolences to his wife and his family.
Tony taught me Optics, Mechanics and Atomic & Nuclear Physics in the 1990s, and I learned so much from him. He lectured with enthusiasm, had a good sense of humour and was always genuine, supportive and personable. He inspired generations of physics students.
Tony was a remarkable gentleman with a wide range of interests, on which it was always a pleasure to listen to him. A man of the arts as well as science, he had a deep love of music and played the guitar. He also recorded audio books for the blind.
Very thoughtful and generous, after I had left UCC, a copy of 'Mr. Jelly Roll' mysteriously appeared through my parent's letter box and the mutual friend who delivered it told me Tony had been on holidays in Scotland, thought of me and bought this lovely present.
Rest In Peace.
Brian Goggin (London).

My sincere condolences to Kit and family on Tony's passing. I am immensely proud and grateful that I completed my Ph.D. under his kind and wise supervision. I've spent the last few days remembering the insight and wisdom of the man, talking about history and cricket, the glorious fun it all was. Even up to earlier this year, he was still urging me to better myself but even more importantly, to get that label into exactly the right place on that diagram! I miss him terribly already.

Dear Mike and family,

My most sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of your Dad Tony.
May he rest in peace.

Mike, Sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Sincere condolences on the passing of Tony. I have great memories of Tony from my student days

Hi Mike, I am sorry to hear the loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Rest in Peace.

Lovely memories of a lovely person.

Tony was a very good physics lecturer and I was privileged that he lectured to me and my colleagues in first Engineering 1965.

I often thought of him over the years and I held him in great respect.

Kit, Michael, and Sarah. We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and father, Tony. Our deepest sympathy to you all. Pádraig, Aileen and all the Meades.

Sincere sympathies to Kit and family from Déirdre and myself on Tony's death. He was a sincere friend and a loving person. Great memories of Tony and of his parents during my student days at U.C.C. from 1969. We continued sharing a lot of interests, including musical ones. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Deepest sympathy to Kit & the Deeney family on Tony’s death (RIP) - great memories of a pleasant & friendly colleague.