THE SAD PASSING OF MONKSTOWN’S CHURCH SACRISTAN TESS GEARY LEAVES A LARGE VOID IN OUR LIVES.
Young and old, they came from far and near to say goodbye and express their sorrow on the passing of Tess Geary, a Mother, a Grandmother, a Neighbour, a Friend and a faithful and devoted servant to the Sacred Heart Church in Monkstown. Tess had spent forty years as Church Sacristan.
TRIBUTE
Her Funeral Mass was concelebrated by Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Chris O’Donovan and former Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Sean O’Sullivan. In a very moving and beautiful ceremony in which her family including her grandchildren participated, her farewell was something to relish and behold. Her son Martin delivered the eulogy and Fr.Sean’s homily reflected on this wonderful Christian lady with whom he worked and befriended during his time in the Parish. People such as Tess Geary come only once in a lifetime and her legacy will always be one of hope, good spirit and doing what is best and right for all.
Earlier in the Summer, the Sacred Heart Church celebrated its 175th anniversary and one of the highlights of the event was a special tribute and presentation to Tess for her devoted service to the Church. It is because of people such as Tess that this Church has lasted and prevailed all those years.
FAMILY
Just like Tess her family have always been active in the Community. Her husband Jimmy gave many years of dedicated service to the Shamrock Under Age Club and teams, with his sons Stephen, Alan and Martin all playing and contributing to achievements and successes. Her daughter-in-law Soprano Louise delivered magnificent renditions of Tess’s favourite hymns throughout the ceremony concluding with ‘ Nearer my God to Thee’.
The Shamrock Club wish to tender their most profound sympathy to husband Jimmy, sons Stephen, Martin and Alan and extended family on their sad loss of a wife, mother and Grandmother.
Suaimhneas Siorai dá nAnam dilis.
Seán O’Tuama
