Passing of popular Mayo personality Josie Tighe

The death has occurred of Joe Tighe (better known as Josie), Hollow Grove, Castlebar, and formerly of Killgalligan, Carrowteige, Ballina.

He died suddenly at his home on Tuesday.

A popular and respected personality, he has been described as 'a true gentlemen' in a social media tribute.

Josie will be sadly missed by his heartbroken family: partner Margaret Keane, daughters Fiona, Jacinta and Leanne, sons Jason and Joseph, sons-in-law Pat, Chris and David, daughter-in-law Kelly and Jason’s partner Coreen, grandchildren Alana and her husband John, Ethan, Layla, Erris, Farrah, Logan, Jamie, Sarah, Abi and Isla and his great-grandson Theo, brothers Martin, Sean and Michael, sister Mary, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, many friends and neighbours.

Deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved family on their loss.

He was predeceased by his parents Dan and Mary and his brother Paddy.

Josie will repose at Kilcoyne’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street, Castlebar, on Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m.

A private cremation will take place.

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