MichaelStackwasaloving husband, father& grandfather
MICHAEL Stack from Dooncaha, Tarbert, passed away on January 25, 2019, aged 83.
He died peacefully in the loving company of close family members at Tullamore Hospital. He is survived by his seven children, Tom, Helen, Pat, Joanne, Annetta, Marie and Marguerite.
Michael is predeceased by his wife Josie, who died on April 12, 2014. Michael has ten grandchildren, Cassie, Grace, Finola, Annabel, Andrea, Ciaran, Cormac, Ryan, Hannah Marie and Donnacha.
Michael was born in Dooncaha, Tarbert, on April 25, 1935, and had two sisters. Michael is survived by his sister Mary Stack who lives in London. His other sister Annie died in London in 1982.
Michael was a very holy person and prayed every day for his family.
He had a keen interest in the GAA, reading and geography, always keeping a map close to hand for reference.
Before his wife Josie passed away, they both celebrated 50 years of marriage in November 2013 which was a very memorable occasion for them, their family, relatives and friends. A special mass was celebrated by Fr Danny Broderick in the Listowel Arms Hotel to mark the golden anniversary.
Michael moved to Moate, County Westmeath in 2016 to live with his daughter Joanne and during his first two years there settled very well into the Community, attending mass every day and enjoying trips to Athlone with the active retirement group.
During this time, Michael also enjoyed many trips home to Dooncaha, Tarbert to catch up with his relatives, friends and close neighbours in Kerry.
He was always kept up to speed on local Kerry news while living in Moate, continuing to read The Kerryman every week.
During his last year in life, he was unable to travel to Kerry, but enjoyed visits to Moate from his family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
At Christmas 2018, in Moate, there was another very memorable family gathering for Joanne’s birthday and Michael enjoyed the Mass that was celebrated in the house by Fr Farrell, which was attended by family and friends from Kerry and Moate.
Michael will be sadly missed by his family, relatives, neighbours and friends.