Passing of Mayo 'legend' and loyal supporter mourned
John Regan Pic: RIP.ie
There is great sadness in Kiltimagh and the wider county following the passing of John Regan.
John, 1 Bohola Road, Kiltimagh, died peacefully at Mayo University Hospital.
He was known as a dedicated supporter of the Green & Red and a long-held ambition came to pass for John when he watched Mayo lift the Sam Maguire once again earlier this year.
Condolences paid to John online describe him as a true legend of Mayo football and said the photo of him holding the Sam Maguire was “a lifetime waiting but never wasted.”
Predeceased by his parents Matthew and Mary Ellen Regan, his sister Maureen and brother Michael. John will be sadly missed by his brother Tommy, sister Katherina, sister in law Ann, brothers in law Hessam and Fred, nephews, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
John will repose in O Hora's Funeral Home, Main St., Kiltimagh F12Y1F7 on Friday evening from 6 o'clock until 8 o'clock , arriving to the Church of the Holy Family, Kiltimagh at 8.30pm. Funeral Mass at 11 am on Saturday morning followed by burial in Kilkinure Cemetery, Kiltimagh. Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.kiltimaghparish.org May he rest in peace.
