Sunday, 9th March, 2025

Christy Foy

John Lynch -
Christy Foy

Predeceased by his beloved wife Jeanie and his parents Danny and Margaret. He will be sadly missed by his brother Seamus (Tipperary), his sister-in-law Dorethy, nieces, nephews, God daughters, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Rest in Peace.

Reposing at The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo on Friday evening from 5:30pm to 7:00pm.

 

Funeral will arrive to The Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception, Sligo on Saturday morning at 11:30am for Requiem mass with funeral proceeding to Sligo Cemetery for burial after.

You can stream Christy’s funeral mass live by following this link - Live Feed from Cathedral | Sligo Cathedral

House private please.

You are welcome to leave a message of condolence for his family on the funeral home website.

Christy Foy - Foley and McGowan's Funeral Directors, Sligo. (sligofuneralhome.ie)

John Lynch -

Condolences

Colman O'Callaghan

Christy was a most generous person with his time and support. He also had a great ability to make friends out of strangers.He will be sadly missed.

Breege Brennan Ohanlon

Rest in peace now Christy a great neighbour and a wonderful friend soooo sad

Paula Nairn

Condolences to the foy family on the death of Christy may he rest in peace

Val and Marie Gibbons and Boys

Our condolences to shamus and family may Chisty R.I.P.

Tommy and Ann Timoney Kinlough

May his gentle Soul Rest in peace

Teresa Gillespie

Seamus, Dorothy and family..I am deeply saddened to hear of the sudden passing of dear Christy. You are all in my thoughts at this very sad time. Christy was dearly loved by all who knew him and was one of Sligo's finest. Christy has touched many people's hearts in his lifetime through kindness, compassion and entertainment. Rest in Peace Christyx

Jacqueline Cawley Jones

Sad news…..Ar Dheis De go mbeidh a hAnam Dilis

Frank Lynott

Very sorry to hear of Christy, passing he was an very kind person to meet and talk too, Christy done great work for charity. May He R.I.P

Carmel Burke

Sincere condolences to the Foy family on the passing of dear Christy, RIP .. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h'Anam Dhílis . From Carmel & Eddie Burke

Padraig and Mary Mc Manus

Sincere sympathy to Seamus, Dorethy and family at this sad time. One of lifes gentlemen. RIP Christie.

Margaret Fallon & family, Aclare, Co Sligo

So sorry to hear that Christy has left us. Sincere sympathies Seamus and family on your sad loss. Christy was always such a cheerful man and although he missed his beloved Jeanie so much, he continued on with his great work and always had a cheery hello. Sympathies also to Christys many friends who will miss him greatly. May he rest in peace now in the arms of Jeanie and the angels in Heaven.

William Rooney

Rest In Peace, Christy, condolences to Family and friends.

Matt MC Colgan

May Christy rest in peace for all eternity. A lovely man in every way.

Joe Hanney

Christy was one of life’s gentlemen ,always a pleasure to meet … over many years …Deepest condolences to Seamus,Dorothy ,family and many friends on this sad occasion ….

Mickey and veronica dineen

On behalf of mickey and veronica dineen we wish to pass on our sincere condolence to the foy / family on the passing of christy a great great character many a laugh we had when we worked together rest in peace christy

Eunan mccormacke

RIP CHRISTY , condolences to all christys family , a gentle man,

Tom Byrne

Sorry to hear of the death of Christy. A great character and A lovely person.May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Noel & Gerardine Sexton

Really sorry to hear of the passing of Christie he was a great guy and will be missed by many.

Sheila and Tom Rouse

Sorry to hear of Christy passing I used to meet him from time to time and he would cheer you up with his wit may he rest in peace

Sean O’Donnell, Manorhamilton

Sincere sympathy to Foy family on the sad passing of Christy. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Albert ettie higgins carrowroe

deepest sympathy in our thoughts and prayers

Tom Sweeney, Loughanelton, Calry, Co.Sligo

So sorry to hear of Christy's death. I knew Christy for many years, and his late wife Jean. A lovely couple. My condolences to the Foy family. Tom Sweeney

RAY WESTBY

SINCERE SYMPATHY TO THE FOY FAMILY. CHRITY WAS A GREATER THAN LIFE CHARATER, A PRIVILAGE TO HAVE KNOWN. REST IN PEACE CHRISTY.

John Gurhy Chicago

I worked with Christy many years ago. Absolute gentleman. My condolences to Skee and all the family

John Mulrooney. Drumcliffe.Sligo

Rest in peace Christy.. It was good to hv known you. In this life..rest in peace..Now in heaven...sincere condolences to all his Family connections..

Austin O Callaghan

sincerest sympathy Austin O Callaghan

Danny Garvey

Sincere sympathy to the Foy family on the passing of Christy, a true gentleman, may he rest in peace.

Raymond Carty

Christy was a true gentleman involved in music all his life and helping others always a smile he will be missed by many

Joe Kelly

We were so sorry to hear of Christy's passing - such a lovely man and a long-serving and loyal member of The Sligo Gospel Choir. He will be sadly missed. Deepest sympathies to Seamus and The Foy Family. R. I. P. Christy Joe Kelly and sisters Mary (Byrne) and Phena (O'Connell)

Niall Delaney

Christy was a true gentleman, sympathies to all his family and friends on their sad loss

Sinéad Cannon

Always obliging with his time to volunteer as a Minister of the Word in the Cathedral, Temple St. May he Rest in Peace.

Oliver O Reilly

My sincere sympathy to Seamus and all the Foy family on the death of Chrisy.R.I.P.