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for Fergus McEleney
Joe McLaughlin
February 14, 2009
Fergus you will not grow old as those of us who are left grow old. Age shall not weary you and at the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember you. Your sister Patsy and Brother in Law Joe.
Sean & Paula McElhennon
December 13, 2008
Coming close to Xmas and playing Irish Music in the house. I can still hear Fergus in Nellies singing all those great tunes.
Very sadly missed! Always in our memories and prayers.
Rachel McEleney Freebury
August 16, 2008
I was very sorry to hear about your loss. Myself and Brian send our sincere sympathies to Uncle Pat and family.
Rachel McEleney (Seamus McEleneys daughter)
Christian (jiminanci) Mc Eleney(eddies grandson)
August 9, 2008
My sincere sympathy goes out to uncle pat and family on this sad occasion. R.I.P Fergus.
Sally and Danny McCarthy
April 4, 2008
What a beautiful tribute to a man who was in every respect larger than life and who had the unique ability to make everyone he came into contact with feel special. We will always remember him with a smile.
Our hearts go out to the McEleney family.
Rest in Peace, Fergus.
Ciaran McLaughlin
March 13, 2008
I cant believe your gone,you were an amazing person Fergus.much loved by everyone,San Francisco will never be the same without you.Ireland and America have lost a star,but that star is now shining bright in heaven.I can see you now,crowd gathered round and you singing Mary from Dungloe!
Im eternally gratefull to you for many things,especially the way you took my young brother Odie under your wing when he joined you in San Francisco five years ago.Some of your magic has rubbed off on him and made him the wonderful man he is today.You were his big brother in America and he loves you deeply.
You are a genius and a legend.Im honoured and privileged to have spent time with at Christmas and new year.
No one can hurt you anymore.
sadly missed,now and always.
love,your nephew Ciaran.
R.I.P
Philip, Nancy and Daryn McCracken
March 13, 2008
We would like to express our deepest sympathy to all the McEleney family at this sad and difficult time. Over the last few weeks we have talked about Fergus a lot, we have laughed and cried but most of all we have remembered Fergus for what he was. He was kind and generous and full of fun, if you were in his company you could laugh for days about the things he would do and say.
Fergus it was a privilege to have known you.
God bless and rest in peace.
Vince Maguire
March 13, 2008
Fergus, I am thankful for having had the honor of calling you my friend.
The memories and laughter I will never forget.
Rest in Peace
Tony & Rose McEleney
March 11, 2008
We were so sorry to hear about Fergus. All his pain and troubles are now ceased, he can rest and be at peace. You are all in our prayers.
Hold on to your memories, with sincer sympathy to uncle Pat and aunty Mary and family and extended family.
james mceleney
March 11, 2008
Fergus when we last looked upon your face we tried not to cry,instead we bent over you and whispered you goodbye.thanks for the lovely memories we have of you ,until we meet again .your loving brother james and his partner margaret. Derry
Ciaran and Keva McNally
March 10, 2008
Although we only met once, four years ago this week in Durty Nelly's San Fran, we will forever remember the great welcome, the sing song, and the great nights craic that Fergus treated us to. Those memories will forever stay with us. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the McEleney family, who we have come to love and respect as our own. Go mbeannaí Dia duit.
Jimmy Mc Daid
March 9, 2008
May you Rest in Peace Fergus. May God lay His healing hand on the broken hearts of your parents, Pat and Mary, your wife and sons, Mairead, Brennan and Riley and your brothers and sisters.
God Bless you all.
The Mc Daids
Mary and Ross
March 9, 2008
Rest in peace now Dear Fergus and may God watch over your two beautiful boy's Brendan and Riley. May He also give peace to all your family as they wait until they see you again in heaven. You are so loved and sadly missed.
" Jesus said, I am the ressurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live."
"And whoever lives and believes in me shall never die." John 11:25-26
Sharon McLaughlin
March 6, 2008
To all the McEleney Family at this sad time - I wish you all ease. May Fergus Rest in Peace
Christy and Dympna O Connell
March 5, 2008
To Mairead,Brennan and Riley,The happy days will always be remembered.We are so sad ,ye were so many of our smiliest memories of San Francisco.
Padraig and Emma Mc Eleney
March 5, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Marie Loughran
March 4, 2008
Our sympathy is with you John and family at this very sad and difficult time.
March 1, 2008
Fergus, I can still see you at the back of Nelly's enjoying yourself. You were a friend to all here in SF and from the looks of it, all over the world. You were so loved. I hope you feel all the love and heal. You are going be remembered and thought of always. Just can't stop thinking of you. You were one of a kind.
Ann
February 29, 2008
Occasionally people come into our lives,and maybe their presence is only for a short space of time but they have forever touched us and changed our lives for all time. To me Fergus was one of those people. He had the ability to light up my life, make me smile on the inside and bring great joy into my soul. I wish I had known Fergus for much longer than I had but will be forever grateful that I knew him at all. To all his loving family I can only pray that God will give you peace, heal your broken hearts and through time bring you to acceptance. For all who knew and loved him may our memories keep him forever close until we meet him in eternal life. Fergus sleep peacefully in Christ Jesus. Ann
mairead mceleney
February 29, 2008
Holding tightly to the beautiful memories, our hearts are aching. You have been and will be so so missed. Sleep peacefully now, Fergus.
Love Mairead, Brennan and Riley
Thank you everyone for the kind words.
Tom Mawn, III
February 27, 2008
My heart goes out to the McEleney family in this time of grief; you are in my thoughts.
Dorothy Mawn
February 26, 2008
My most sincere sympathy to Uncle Pat, Aunt Mary and the entire McEleney family. You have been in my thoughts and prayers since I heard of your loss.
Love,
Dorothy Mawn
John and Siobhan Mc Eleney
February 26, 2008
The End of My Journey
When I come to the end of my journey
And I travel my last weary mile,
Please forget, if you can, that I ever frowned
And remember only my smile.
Forget unkind words I have spoken
Remember some good I have done,
Forget that I stumbled and blundered
And cherish the times we had fun.
Remember I have fought some hard battles
And won, ere the close of the day,
Then forget to grieve for my passing
I did not want you saddened this way.
But in summer just gather some flowers
And remember the place where I lay,
For its there that my body is resting
Until God calls me on Judgement day.
Please come in the shade of the evening
When the sun paints the sky in the west,
And stand for a moment beside me
And remember only my best.
In loving memory of our dear brother Fergus, gone but never forgotten.
Michael (Jock) McLaughlin
February 26, 2008
Deeply saddened and shocked to hear of Fergus's passing.Over the past few days I have been remembering and smiling at the great times in the early 80's at concerts and clubs with fergus and the rest of the old crew.Never to be forgot,may he rest in peace.
Larry Mawn
February 25, 2008
I was truly saddened to hear of Fergus' Death. May Uncle Pat, Aunt Mary any the entire McEleney family be comforted by our prayers and gods peace. Love Larry, Lina, Benjamin and James Mawn.
Catherine Webb
February 25, 2008
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. We will keep Fergus and the McEleney family in our prayers.
Catherine(Mawn) and Alan Webb
Darlene Desveaux
February 25, 2008
My heart feels so weak with this very sad news. I have placed Fergus in my prayers and will pray for him and his family.
God Bless you.
Bernard Connolly
February 25, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Mary Negri
February 24, 2008
We were truly saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Much Love,
Mary (Mawn) and Dominic Negri
Kathleen Finlay
February 24, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers to Pat and Mary and all of Fergus's family.
Love,
Kathleen and Dave Finlay
Vicki Matthews
February 24, 2008
My deepest condolences to the McEleney family and to his extended family of friends and loved ones. I knew Fergus very well but haven't seen him for some time. I will always remember his sense of humor, his generosity, and his courtesy. God bless him.
Nicole Woods
February 22, 2008
To a very special uncle missing you so much already.
I am so pleased my boys got to meet such a special person, it may have only been the once but the impact you had with the tricks, will never be forgotten
You will always be in our hearts.
Love
Nicole,Jon, Joshua and Jacob xxxx
Maurice Devine
February 22, 2008
Never met you Fergus, but knowing other members of your family, I just know that you were one of the good guys.
Sincere and deepest sympathy to the family on your loss.
My thoughts are with you all.
John Mc Eleney
February 22, 2008
On behalf of the Mc Eleney family can I express our gratitude to all posters on this site. This, along with all the other expessions of sympathy, has been, and is, a great source of comfort to us. You will all be remembered in our prayers.
Fergus's brother John and sister in law Siobhan
James McLaughlin
February 20, 2008
May God bless and keep his soul. Our condolences and sympathy to my Aunt Mary, my Uncle Pat and to all of the family.
Love, James Hugh and Paticia T. McLaughlin
Aisling Doherty
February 20, 2008
Fergus it was a pleasure to meet you, sleep well
James McLaughlin
February 19, 2008
May God have mercy on his soul. Last time I saw him he was on the street in front of the Lake of Shadows. He looked terrific Our deepest sympathies to all of his family.
Love, James, Marilyn, Sarah and Mary McLaughlin
Fergal and Shauna McClenaghan
February 18, 2008
Fergus,
Many happy memories shared,
Many good times passed,
A Life cut short but lived fully,
We will always remember the fun days.
May your Spirit find peace and your family find consolation in recalling happy times spent together.
A good friend fondly remembered by
Fergal and Shauna McClenaghan
Fahan Inishowen and formerly California.
Una McLaughlin
February 18, 2008
Uncle Fergus can't believe your gone. I'll remember you forever- especially that water fight with us and Mairead. Your saddly missed. Love always your niece Una
Edel Lane
February 18, 2008
Our Sincere sympathy to the McEleney Family and to Mairead and the boys.Many a great night was had in Nellies over the years.Fergus went out of his way to make everyone welcome.Sadly missed.
Edel and Chris Lane.(SF now Tipperary).
Liam McNally
February 17, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family at this very sad time in your lives.Fergus is now at peace and in God's safe keeping.R.I.P.
from Tina,Liam and Family
Sarah James
February 16, 2008
Fergus, my dear, u will be missed!!! But I bet you, the crack in heaven just went up a notch!! My thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this very difficult time.
Kevin & Diane Rooney
February 16, 2008
Although I didn't know Fergus that well, he left a lasting impression. He went out of his way to make my friends and I feel welcome at Nellies. A great guy who will be missed. Our deepest condolences to the McEleney family.
Alice McEleney
February 16, 2008
Deepest sympathy to Pat and Mary
Your late nephew Jim's daughter
McLaughlin
February 16, 2008
Deepest sympthy to Pat and Mary and all of Fergus's family. our prayers are with you.
Kevin, Alice, Kevin, Pauline, Sharon and Kathryn,
Brenainn Fullerton
February 16, 2008
To uncle Fergus, thankyou for teaching us the magic tricks. We will miss you xxx love Brenainn and Niall xxxxx
Mark McGonagle
February 15, 2008
just wanted to say that i only met Fergus recently when he was staying next door in his brothers house, i'm really shocked that he has left us as he was a very nice man and had a great personality. if his brother (James) is anything to go by then he is leaving behind a really nice caring loving family. thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends
R.I.P Fergus
Finneen Bradley
February 15, 2008
Fergus You Meant So Much
You meant so much to all of us
You were special and that's no lie
You brightened up the darkest day
And the cloudiest sky
Your smile alone warmed hearts
Your laugh was like music to hear
I would give absolutely anything
To have you well and standing near
Not a second passes
When you're not on our minds
Your love we will never forget
The hurt will ease in time
Many tears I have seen and cried
They have all poured out like rain
I know that you are happy now
And no longer in any pain.
Sadly missed your neice Finneen xxxxxxxxxx
The Sharkey family
February 15, 2008
Fergus's kindness amongst the Irish community in San Francisco will never be forgotten. His kindness to our family who stay in the area and visited frequently did not go unnoticed. A shining star which helped many a lost soul feel at home in Nellies! Will be so sadly missed.
Pauline Clarke (McLaughlin)
February 15, 2008
I have so many fond memories of Fergus from our younger days, playing in the forest across the road and playing G&BSU (Girls & Boys Spy Unit). You will be greatly missed in Ardravan. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole McEleney family, especially his parents, Mrs Mac and Paddy and all this brothers and sisters, as well as his wife and children. May you rest in peace.
Niall Sharkey
February 15, 2008
Had great pleasure of meeting Fergus and sample his Hospitality and great pub. He made excellent Strawberry Daiquiri's. A gentleman.
Jacqueline Reynolds
February 15, 2008
Mairead my thoughts and prayers are with you and the boys at this time of great loss. Fergus will greatly missed.
Mark McGonagle
February 15, 2008
Fergus is a brother of my neighbour, i didn't know him very well,. but what i did know about him in the short time that i knew him is that he was a very nice person, had a great personality and if his brther is anything to go by then he is leaving behind a wonderful family. thoughts and prayers are with the McEleny family
R.I.P Fergus
Colleen Bradley
February 15, 2008
Uncle Fergus, you are gone too soon, don’t you know only the good die young! I know you are looking down at us surprised at the commotion, but you must not have realised the impact you had on everyone who met you. Fergie, our lives were brighter for having you in it and they just won’t be the same now that you’re gone. I hope you are at peace now and look out for the rest of us the way you did when you were here. Love always, Coll...
Shaun and Anne Marie McCallion
February 14, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to Paddy and Mary, and all their family on the death of Fergus. May he rest in Peace. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
enda crowe
February 14, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Bridie (McGill) Jung & Family
February 14, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to all the McEleney family. Gone but not forgotten. May Fergus rest in peace.
Michael & Stella Daire
February 14, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss. Fergus will be fondly remembered and sadly missed. May he rest in peace. Our deepest sympathy to the McEleny family.
Caroline Hegarty
February 14, 2008
Our deepest sympathies go out to all the McEleney family. Fergus you will be sadly missed. If they have a sing song in heaven and the odd courier flight you'll have found your happy place. May you rest in peace.
Paul & Caroline Hegarty
(Formely San Francisco)
Buncrana, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Eoin O'Halloran
February 14, 2008
The loss of a character so big in the world, is always so devastating.
My thoughts and sympathies reach accross the ocean and continent to all those who benifited from the hospitatilty that Fergus gave to the Irish community over the years, Durty Neillies was a home away from home for a lot of people. His presence gave great enjoyment to the lives of hundreds. You will be missed.
Barry McLaughlin
February 14, 2008
Uncle Fergus, you have left us all much too soon. I know you are looking down on us now wondering what all the fuss is about. It just goes to show you how much everyone loves you and how much we miss you already. Im looking forward to seeing you in heaven some day. All my love, your nephew, Barry.
Meaghen English
February 14, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He will live on with the memories that are in our hearts.
mary quinn
February 14, 2008
my deepest sympathy to. Fergus will be dearly best, he was a very good man.you are in my thoughts and prayers. mary quinn formally of san fran
fionan agus ella oflaherty
February 14, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Andrea and Walter Sellars
February 14, 2008
So sorry for you're loss. We had many laughs in Nellys over the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Greaney and O'Sullivan Family
February 13, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Theresa & Kirk Edison (Rooney)
February 13, 2008
Fergus, I will forever remember your friendly smile and kind nature. May you rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Stella Lister (nee McEleney)
February 13, 2008
Fergus will be sadly missed. With deepest sympathy.
Peter Savage
February 13, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during their loss and always. He will be missed by all.
Sean & Paula McElhennon
February 13, 2008
With Fondest Memories of our trips and all the wonderful times in Nellies. Deepest sympathy to Mairead & Family & all the extended family. We will never forget such a fun filled person as Fergus.
Thanks for the memories!
(Formerly San Francisco)
Jennifer Cray
February 13, 2008
I offer my sincerest condolences to the McEleneys and especially to Brennan and Riley. I will cherish my wonderful memories of Fergus. I feel so blessed to have known him.
Eileen & Martin Rooney
February 13, 2008
Our deepest condolences to the Mc Elaney family.
Fergus will always be remembered for his charitable work and good humor that will live on in the lives of those he has touched. A true gentleman and exemplary human being as well as a great representative of the Irish community here in the San Francisco Bay area. We are all richer for the life of Fergus and poorer for his loss. We hope you can find some comfort in knowing how many lives Fergus touched and will pray for you as you continue through this most difficult time.
With sincere sympathy,
Peter McGovern
February 13, 2008
My deepest regrets go to the McEleney Family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
DON CALLAGHAN
February 13, 2008
Loving life is my memory of Fergus
Eddie McEleney
February 13, 2008
With sincere sympathy to Pat, Mary, family and extended family on the sudden death of Fergus.
Eddie and Breifne McEleney & Family
Saffron Walden, Essex,UK
Mary McQuinn
February 13, 2008
Sincere sympathy to uncle Pat,auntie Mary and all the family on the tragic loss of Fergus.
Sean O'Doherty
February 12, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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