Hannon, Jimmy
March 21, 2013Jimmy Hannon, Stookisland, Cromane and originally from Mountain View, Killorglin passed away peacefully on Thursday morning the 7th February aged 50 years. Jimmy died at home with his loving family, sisters, brother and close friends by his side.
He was the proud son of the late Paddy and Eileen Hannon and the second eldest of six children, sisters Kay, Mary, Ann, Eileen and brother Pa. Jimmy met his beloved wife-to-be Ronnie 29 years ago. They married in 1987, had two children, daughter Aileen and son Jamie, both of whom he loved and adored so much.
Jimmy had a great love of sport and he played in all grades with Laune Rangers up to minor. He spent his early years working as a blocklayer and in 1989 was employed by Liebherr Ltd, Killamey. He loved his job and had built up a fantastic friendship with his work mates.
But in February 2009 Jimmy was diagnosed with cancer. He bore his illness with great dignity and positivity until it finally brought him down.
Jimmy is survived by his wife, daughter, son, sisters, brother, mother-in-law, father-in-law, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandniece, uncles and aunt.
'You were always there to listen with a love that had no end, believing in our hopes and dreams - not just a husband, a father, but a friend'.
May he rest in peace.
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