Death Notice – Very Rev. Fr. Gerard O’Connor P.E.
Portlaw, Co. Waterford / Macroom, Co. Cork
The death has occurred of Very Rev. Fr. Gerard (Gerry) O’Connor, P.E., Portlaw, Co. Waterford and formerly of Macroom, Co. Cork.
Fr. Gerry passed away peacefully at his home on 8th October 2025, surrounded by the exceptional care and kindness of the Portlaw community and his wonderful nursing and care teams. A native of Macroom, Fr. Gerry attended St. John’s College, Waterford, and was ordained to the priesthood in 1990. During his 30 years of devoted ministry, he served faithfully in the parishes of Ballybricken, Dunhill, Holy Family, Ballyneale, Portlaw, Modeligo, Aglish, and Clashmore/Piltown, before retiring due to ill health in September 2020. He will be sadly missed by his brother John, niece Joanne, nephew Daniel and their families, aunt Mary Cotter, sister-in-law Anna, John’s partner Bríghid and her son Gearóid, the extended O’Connor and Cotter families, Jackie Kearns and her family, Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan, the priests of the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore, and his many loyal friends.
Funeral Arrangements
Reception into St. Patrick’s Church, Portlaw on Sunday, 12th October 2025, at 4.00 p.m.
Reposing until 6.30 p.m., when prayers will be offered.
Requiem Mass on Monday, 13th October 2025, at 2.00 p.m., followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Fr. Gerard’s Funeral Mass can be viewed online at the following link: St. Patrick’s Church, Portlaw – Live Stream
“May he rest in the peace of Christ, whom he served so faithfully.”