Tributes pour in for Tipperary man 'classy both on and off the pitch'
Richard (Ritchie) Ryan passed away over the weekend
Tributes have been pouring in for a Tipperary man who has been described as "classy both on and off the pitch".
Richard (Ritchie) Ryan of Kennedy Terrace, Carrick Beg passed away peacefully at home on September 7, surrounded by his loving family.
Mr Ryan was formerly of Treacy Park, Carrick-on-Suir.
Since the sad news broke out, tributes have been pouring in for Mr Ryan, who has been described as a "true gent" and a kind man.
"Shocked and saddened to hear of Ritchie's passing. Played soccer with Ritchie in our younger years - he was classy both on and off the pitch - a true gent, and I was happy to call him my friend. Condolences to his family at this time," wrote a friend in tribute.
"Sending my condolences to Barbara, Evan, Sophie, and all of Ritchie's family and friends. Ritchie was such a lovely, kind man who I had the pleasure to meet on numerous occasions in Carrick. He will be missed by many," someone paid in tribute.
Mr Ryan was pre-deceased by his darling son Luke and parents Ella and Richie, Ritchie will be missed forever by his heartbroken wife Barbara, son Evan and daughter Sophie, daughter-in-law Kirsty, his adored grandson Elliot, brother Gerry, sisters Margo and Elizabeth, his wonderful brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends.
He will be reposing at Walsh's Funeral Home Carrick on suir on Tuesday, September 10 from 5pm to 6.30pm, Ritchie will be arriving at St Molleran's Church Carrick Beg on Wednesday, September 11 for Requiem Mass on arrival at 12pm, followed by Private Cremation.
House strictly private.
The family has asked that donations, if desired, be made in lieu of flowers to Oak Ward University Hospital Waterford here.
May he rest in peace.