Micheál Patrick Behan

(06-01-1948 to 07/02/2021)

Micheál passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family. Needed, wanted and loved by all those close to him. We were so very blessed to have him.  Predeceased by his parents Michael and Claire and brothers Patrick and James (Jim).  Deeply mourned by his loving wife Vera, of fifty years, sons Gavin and Michael, daughters Sarah, Emily, Veralouise and Ruth, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, seventeen grandchildren, sisters Breada and Clare, extended family and many friends.

Micheál will be making his final journey from Leinster Lodge on Wednesday morning to arrive for Requiem Mass in St. Michael's Parish Church , Athy for 11am, limited to ten people. The cortège will journey via Ballyroe and Wright's Cross.

The Mass will be livestreamed, see www.parishofathy.ie. Burial afterwards in St. Michael's New Cemetery, Athy.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society.

Those who would have liked to attend the funeral but cannot due to current restrictions may leave a message in the 'Condolences' section below.