White, Paddy (Boiler)
July 10, 2012The death has taken place of one of Kildare's footballing legends, Paddy 'Boiler' White. 'Boiler' as he was affectionately known by all who knew him on and off the field, won a Leinster title with Kildare in 1956 and was named at centre-forward on Kildare's Team of the Millennium. He also played with Leinster.
He won five Kildare Senior Football Championship medals with Sarsfield in 1945, 1947, 1950, 1951 and 1952 and captained the team in 1951. He was also a selector with Sarsfields and Kildare Senior Football teams following his retirement from playing. He ran a bookmaking business for many years and was a larger than life, colourful character who will be fondly remembered by many. 'Boiler' was grandfather to Gary White who plays with the current Sarsfield and Kildare Senior Football teams. He passed away on Friday at Ryefield Nursing Home in Leixlip. He was predeceased by his wife Josephine, son David and granddaughter Ciara. He is deeply regretted by his loving daughters Maura and Helen, son-in-law Sean, grandchildren John, Emma, Joanne, Niamh, Aisling, Gary and David, great granddaughter Holly and a wide circle of family and friends.
His remains reposed at his family home at Moorefield Drive before removal on Sunday evening to St Conleth's Parish Church. His burial took place in St Conleth's Cemetery in Newbridge after 1pm Mass. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.
(Text courtesy of Kildare Nationalist 10/07/12) Tweet
