Cuffe, Willie
July 11, 2012One of Wicklow's greatest football legends was laid to rest on Saturday with a large crowd gathered to pass on their final farewells.
William (Willie) Cuffe of Castle View, Seafront, Wicklow town was the mighty midfielder of the St. Patrick's team who dominated football in the county in the 50's and 60's. He was also a prominent member of the Wicklow team at the time. Regarded as one of the best ball carriers in the game, Willie destroyed many bigger named players throughout Ireland.
His funeral mass was held in St. Patrick's Church, Wicklow town, followed by interment in Rathnew cemetery.
Willie passed away in St. Colman's Hospital, Rathdrum.
He is the son of the late Maurice and Catherine Cuffe and brother of the late Essie, May, Julie and Richard. He will be sadly missed by his loving brothers Sean and Maurice, sisters Anna May Gill, Hannah Ferguson, Patricia Colohan, Elizabeth Kinsella and Sarah Cuffe, extended family and friends.
Courtesy of the Wicklow People, July 11th 2012.
Willie Cuffe R.I.P
The death has occurred of William (Willie) Cuffe, Wicklow on Thursday last.
Willie was one of the finest footballers of his day and had a long playing career with club and county.
He will be best remembered as a member of the great three in a row St. Pat's team.
The guard of honour organised by the club at his funeral was made up of playing colleagues, members of the present team and officers of the club and county.
Funeral Mass on Saturday at 10am followed by interment in Rathnew cemetery.
Our sympathy to his brothers Sean and Maurice, sisters Anna May Gill, Hannah Ferguson, Patricia Colohan, Elizabeth Kinsella and Sarah Cuffe, extended family and GAA friends. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 10am followed by interment in Rathnew cemetery.
Courtesy of the Wicklow People, July 11th, 2012. Tweet
