James (Jim) McEvoy

James (Jim) McEvoy, Publican, Leinster Street, Athy, County Kildare, passed peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family after an illness bravely borne with great courage and dignity. Predeceased by his brother Richard (Dick).  Will be sadly missed by his family, his wife Kathleen (nee Quille), daughters Elaine, Caitríona, Aoife and Celine, sons Ultan and Cathal, son-in-law Paul, grandchildren Caitlin, Colin, Aoibhín, James and Archie. His brothers and sisters Ann, Anthony, Catherine and Joe, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and wide circle friends.

Due to government advice regarding public gatherings, a private funeral Mass will take place for family (maximum 25 persons). Those who would have liked to attend, but due to current restrictions cannot, please leave a personal message in the 'Condolences' section below.

Jim's funeral cortège will be leaving from his home, McEvoy's Leinster St. at 10.40am (approximately) on Monday 3rd May. Requiem Mass will take place at 11am on Monday morning (3rd May) in St. Michael's Parish Church, Athy, the Mass will be live streamed, click on the following link www.parishofathy.ie. Burial afterwards in St. Michael's New Cemetery, Athy.

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Family flowers only please.  Donations, if desired, to St. Brigid’s Hospice, The Curragh, link: https://friendsofstbrigidshospice.ie/donate-now/