James Cunniffe

Ishlawn and Convent Road, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon

September 8th, 1963 - August 13th, 2024

Peacefully with his family by his side, at the Mayo Hospice, Castlebar.

Pre-deceased by his father, Gerald and his infant son, Gerald.

James will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his daughter Saoirse, sons Seamus and Sean, his mother Una, brothers John, Gerry and Noel, sisters Ann, Caroline, Evelyn and Geraldine, his children’s mother Teresa, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunt Claire, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, cousins, neighbours, staff and many friends.

May He Rest in Peace.

James will repose in The Sharkey Funeral Home, Ballaghaderreen on Friday from 5 o’clock until 8 o’clock

James will be removed from the family home Convent Road on Saturday at 11.30 a.m. to St. Nathy’s Cathedral, Ballaghaderreen arriving for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon, followed by interment in Kilcolman cemetery.

James’ Mass will be live-streamed and can be viewed by clicking the following link

https://www.facebook.com/SharkeyFuneralDirectors

Donation’s in James’ memory can be made to The Mayo/Roscommon Hospice Palliative Care Team.

Donate here - https://www.hospice.ie/donations/in-loving-memory/

Or The Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association  Donate here - https://www.imnda.ie/donate

Tommy and Annieta Ronayne
Sincere sympathy to the Cunniffe on the passing of James may he rest in peace.
Olive Durkin
Sorry to hear the news of James passing. RIP.
Mary Morley, Ballyhaunis
Condolences to his mother, daughter and sons and Bernie, such a lovely guy, remembering some great nights in Gills , may his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏
Mick Dooney
Deepest sympothy to all the family. A gentle man.
Tommy Morley
My sincere sympathy to Gerry and all the Cunniffe family on the sad passing of James. I always remember his friendly smile during the years I worked in Ballaghaderreen . May he rest in peace.
Mary and Paddy Smyth
Our sincere sympathy to Una and all the Cunniffe family on the death of James. May God comfort you all at this sad time. May James rest in peace.
Johnny and Mary Frances Loftus
Our condolences to the Cunniffe families at this very sad time Rip James.
Eugene and Margaret Corrigan.
Our Sincere sympathy to the cunnife family on the passing of James. May his soul rest in peace.

Nonie Coleman New York
R.i.P.James.
Martin Lyons and Mary Caulfield Lyons
RIP James a great character Condolences to all the family relatives and many friends
Maria,Vincent Higgins.
Deepest sympathy to the Cunniffe family at this time.May he rest in peace.
Frank and Mary Grehan and family.
Sincere condolences to James's family . ..brothers and sisters on his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
PJ Tansey, Gurteen
My deepest sympathy to John and all the Cunnife family on the sad passing of James. May his dear soul Rest in Peace. May The Spirit of God comfort his family at this sad time
Mick Foye, Tubbercurry
Deepest sympathy to James' Mum, his children his brothers and sisters and his partner Bernie may James RIP
Mary Freeman Co. Co. Office
My sincere sympathy to the Cunniffe family on the untimely Passing of James. May James's Soul Rest in Peace.
Joe Rogers; Dalton Tce, Ballaghaderreen
Sincere sympathy to Saoirse, Sean, Seamus, Teresa, Una, brothers, sisters and extended Cunniffe families on sad passing of James he was true gentleman and manys the craic me and him had. Rest in peace James
James and Edel Hayden
Deepest sympathy to Saoirse, Seamus and Sean and all the Cunniffe family. May he reset in peace 🙏
Bernard and Kathleen Ward
Deepest system to alll the family. Rest in peace James. What a gentle soul xx
Glenn &Jennifer Coleman
Deepest sympathy to all.
RIP James-keep smiling!

Johnny hunt
Sincere sympathy to all the Cunliffe family rest in peace james gentleman
Geraldine O'Donnell.
Deepest sympathy to the Cunniffe family and extended families. A gifted businessman, always had time to chat.
Sean Frayne knock
John & all the Cunniffe and extended family deepest sympathy on the passing of your brother James r.i.p thinkking of you all at this sad time
Pauraic and Mary Mc Donagh
Our sympathy to Una and all the Cunniffe family on the death of James. It was always a pleasure to be served in the shop by James, a reall gentleman.
James Rest In Peace.

Annette Grennan
So sorry to hear of James passing. He was a lovely man with a great smile. Sympathy to Saorise. Shamus n Sean.Rest in heavenly peace James
Tim A and Mary McDermott Tibohine
Sincere sympathy to all Cuniffe family on death of James real gentleman and full of life R I P James
Enda & Paula McHale Castlebar
Our deepest sympathy to John & Gerry and all the cunniffe family on the sad passing of James. May he rest in peace.
Mary Casserly,Frenchpark.
So sad to hear ear of the death of James, sympathies to all the Cuniffe family, always had time to chat in the shop,may he rest in peace
Mary Vizard Curry Co.Sligo
Sincere Sympathy to all the Cunniffe Family and Friends on the passing of James. May his Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Geraldine and Joe Cummins Killala
Condolences to all James's family. May he rest in peace
Michelle (Maloney) and Steve Redmond, Charlestown
Shocked and saddened to hear of James sudden death. He always had a great smile and sense of humour. Condolences to his family. May he Rest in Peace
Noel and Cait Deane
Sincere sympathy to the Cunniffe family, Rest in Peace
Mary and Finian Carr ,Castlemore
Sincere sympathy to the entire Cunniffe family at this very sad time.May James rest in peace.
James Clarke.
Rest in peace James. Condolences to all the cuniffe family . We often had a good laugh when I was selling him stuff. Taken too soon.
James Hunt and family Kilmovee
We are deeply shocked and saddened to read of the passing of James , and we wish to extend our deepest sympathy to Una the mother of James, and to his own family and to his extended family at this very sad time. James was so pleasant and witty and so up to speed with everything regarding the GAA in town a great butcher with a kind word for all
May James rest in peace and may God comfort all who mourn and miss James in his absence Taken far too soon.

Gerry & Breige O'Donnell Charlestown
Deepest sympathies to the Cunniffe family on the very sad passing of James. May he rest in peace.
Greevy family
Sincere Sympathy to all the Cunniffe family on the sad passing of James May he Rest in Peace
Duffy family, Cloonamna.
Sincere sympathy to you Una & family on the passing of your beloved James.May his soul rest in eternal peace. God Bless 🙌 🙏.
Geraldine McDonagh Lisacul
Sincere Sympathy to all the Cunniffe Family and Friends on the passing of James. May his Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Willie and Roseanne Tansey
Deepest condolences to James family. He was such a kind gentleman. May his gentle soul Rest in peace 🙏 Amen
Una & peter jenkins ballyhaunis
Deepest sympathy to the cunniffe family, james was a truly wonderful person & will leave a legacy of memories with so many people, may his gentle soul rest in peace forever
Tony Groarke
Sincere sympathy to all the Cunniffe family at such a sad sad time. Rest in peace James
Padraic & Mary Phillips Cloontia
So sad to hear of James death may he rip. Condolences to saoirse Seamus Sean and all the family
John & Trish Hogan, Westport
Our sincere sympathy to the Cunniffe and extended family on the sad and untimely passing of James. Rest in peace mate.

Una and Paul Groarke
Sincere condolences to the Cunniffe family on James’s passing, may he rest in peace.
John & Ann Cox Lisacul
Sorry to hear of James sad passing. May his Gentle Soul Rest in Peace.
Paul Lafferty and Family, Formerly Ballaghaderreen - Horsham, UK.
Sincere condolences to James's family on his untimely passing. May he rest in eternal peace.
Rena Durkin
Blessings to you all at this difficult time
Gerard Durkin
Rest in Peace James a Gentleman Condolences to all the family God Bless 🙏
Johnny O Shaughnessy
So sorry to hear about James passing, to all his family may he rest in peace
John and Mary Coleman, Ballaghaderreen.
Deepest sympathy to the Cunniffe family on the death of James. May he Rest in Peace.
Kevin and Maureen OHara Gurteen
Condolences to the Cunniffe family on the untimely death of James. RIP
Cathriona Coleman
My thoughts and prayers are with James’ family at this sad time.A gentlemen.

Frank & Patrica Harrington
Sincere sympathy to the Cunniffe family on the death of James. May he rest in peace.
Karen Brennan
Sincere condolences to all of James's family. May he rest in Peace
Caroline Claremorris
So sorry to hear of the passing of James rip. Condolences to all his family.
Gerry Coleman
Saddened by the loss of James, a great character who will be missed by many. Sincere condolences to all the Cuniffe family. RIP James
Michael and Ann Marie Hanley Charlestown
Sincere condolences to the Cuniffe Family on the sad passing of James
May he rest in peace

Conor & Peggy McGreevy
Our sincere condolences to Una Saoirse Seamus Sean and the extended Cunniffee family on the untimely death of James. He was always a force of nature and will be sadly missed. Rest in peace James.
Breedge Regan Castlemore
Sincere condolences to the Cunniffe family on the death of James may his gentle soul rest in peace
Geraldine Horkan
Shocked and sadden to hear of James' passing. Deepest sympathy to his family and to all who knew and loved him . He was a delight to meet.
Mike and Cait Webb. Ballyhaunis.
Deepest sympathy to the Cunniffe family on the sad passing of James. May he rest in peace.
Michael and Nora O Connor Carrantample Gurteen Co sligo
Deepest sympathy to all the Cunniffe family on the passing of James May his soul Rest in Peace. A very friendly and happy go lucky and welcoming smile in the shop .gone too soon.
Pat Beirne
Sad to here of James passing. Rip James
Valerie and PJ Horkan
Deepest condolences to all the Cunniffe family on James's passing, may he rest in peace.
Ann and Michael Higgins
To the Cunniffe family and staff our sincere sympathy to you all on James untimely death. May he rest in peace
Pat & Phil Naughton C/bar
So very sorry condolences to Saoirse Seamus and Sean and Teresa and all the Cunniffe families may James gentle soul rest in peace.
Noel and Teresa Armstrong
So sorry to hear of James sudden death. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Mary Fitzmaurice
Rip James
Condolences to all the Cuniffe family .

Jack Charlestown
Condolences to James family and god bless you James 🙏
Martin & Therese Hennigan Swinford
Sincere sympathy to the Cunniffe family on the sad and untimely passing of James. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Michael and Maureen Mulligan
Deepest Sympathy to the Cunniffe family on James sad passing may he rest in peace
Michael Scally
My deepest sympathy to the Cunniffe family on the passing of James.He had a great outgoing sense of humour at all times and was a Master Butcher award winner. May he rest in peace
Anthony Maureen Yvonne and Aine Lenighan Newport
Our deepest sympathies to Saoirse Seamus Sean and Teresa on the death of James may he rest in peace
Clare & Tom Gallagher, New York
We are very sad to hear that James has passed away. Our deepest sympathy to his Mother Una, his children and to his brothers and sisters and extended family. Many a good laugh we had in James company. May James rest in peace.
Ultan Cruise Ballyhaunis
Very sorry to hear of James passing
May he rest in peace

Patricia Mc Donnell Bohola Co Mayo
Sincere condolences to all the Cunniffe family on the sad passing of James may he rest in peace 🙏
Pat and Geraldine Regan
Condolences to the Cunniffe Family on the death of James may he rest in peace.
Fintan Mc Hale
Deepest sympathies to all the Cunniffe family on the sad passing of James. May he Rest in Peace
Martina
Rest in peace james 🙏 a gentleman
Martha Lucey, Ballyhaunis
So saddened to hear of James passing. Condolences to his family and friends at this sad time. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace. 🙏🕯🙏
Angela Morgan
Deepest condolences to all the family on passing of James a lovely man 🙏
Brendan and Margaret Costello
To Sean all the Cunniffee family sincerer sympathy on the untimely passing of James RIP James
Mike and mary t Griffin Devlis Ballyhaunis
So sorry to hear that James has passed away. Many a good night we had in Ballyhaunis. Thinking of you all at this sad time. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Sean creatom
Lord have mercy my old friend
Paddy & Eithne McDermott Lissian Tibohine
Sincere sympathy to all the Cuniffe family on the very sad loss of James. Such a lovely friendly man. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Michael McAlpine Lisnaponra Castlebar
Deepest sympathy to the Cunniffe family on the death of James. May he rest in peace.
Freda Duffy & Family Cortoonmore
Our Deepest Sympathy to all the Cunniffe Family on the sad passing of James. He always had a smile and loved the chat when you met him. May his gentle soul rest in peace..🙏
Marie Mahon
Shocked and saddened to hear that James has passed away. My deepest sympathy to his Mother Una, his children and to his brothers and sisters and extended family.
James Regan London
James has left Us for His Spiritual Home much too Soon Deepest Sympathy To All the Family Relatives and Friends Rest In Peace
Lisa & Eirinn Hartley
Deepest condolences to the Cunniffe family at this very sad time, May he rest in peace.
Gerry, Peggy, Katie, Sarah Murray, Carracastle
So sorry to hear the sad news.A great friend always. Will be greatly missed by so many.
May James rest in peace.

Helen Matthews
So sorry to hear of James's passing. May he rest in peace.
John and Bernie Flynn. Ballaghaderreen
Deepest sympathies to the Cunniffe family on the passing of James. May he rest in peace.
Sean and Ann Jennings Lisacul
Sincere condolences to all the Cunniffe family on the sad passing of James may he rest in peace 🙏
Mary Dunne
So sorry to hear of James' passing sincere condolence to Saoirce, Seamus and Sean to his Mam and brothers and sisters may he rest in peace. Cunniffes butcherse won't be the same without his wit and smiling face.
Jimmy & Eileen Coffey & Family, Magheraboy, Kilmovee.
Our deepest sympathy to John's family, Mother Una & extended Cunniffe family on the sad passing of James.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
May James rest in peace.

Christina Cosgrove Kiltimagh
My sincere sympathy to James family on his passing .He was always so helpful and friendly in the shop.May his Gentle soul rest in peace
Angela Corrigan Duffy and family
So sorry to hear about your loss condolences to the Cunniffe family. May James rest in peace.
Sean and Della Freeman
With deepest sympathy
Miriam, Evelyn, Pat McGovern
Una and all the Cunniffe’s, we were so saddened to hear of James’ sudden death, may the Lord have mercy on his soul. What a character, always full of craic, a roguish smile, devilment, over exaggerated tales of his or some others escapades and a witty way with people/customers alike! Taken far too soon James and you will be truly missed. Slan a chaire agus beannacht.
Geraldine Casey
My deepest sympathy to all of James's family. Rest in peace James.
Jim and Kathleen Regan Castlemore
Deepest sympathy to all the Cunniffe family on the sad passing of James a true gentleman may he rest in peace
Paul & Grace Coleman
So sad to hear James has passed away. Thinking of all his family. RIP James.
Tim and Margaret Byrne. Johnstown. Ballyhaunis
Shocked to hear of the death of James. Fond memories of Saturday night chats in Ballyhaunis . Condolences to his mother and family and friends. May he rest in peace. R.I.P
John and Marian Daly
Sincere condolences to all the Cunniffe family on the death of James R.I.P.
Michael Doherty, Rooskey.
Deepest sympathy to James' family and all the Cunniffe's. So sad to here of his passing, was always ready for the craic. RIP
Pauline and Jimmy Cogan
Condolences to all the family rest in peace James.
Paddy and Helena Mulligan
Deepest sympathy to James' family on his death. May he rest in peace

Mary Flannery
Deepest sympathy to his Mother and Cunniffe family he was great character will be sadly missed James RIP
Cyril Hartigan
Sincere condolences to all his family and all the Cunniffe family, May James rest in peace you will be sadly missed.
Terence Casey, Monasteraden
My sincere condolences to James' family and friends, he was the best of company and I will miss him. May his merry Soul rest in peace.
Dori and Dermot Carty Aughurine
Sincerest sympathy to all the Cunniffe Family on the passing of James. May he rest in peace
Bernard Freyne Manulla
Deepest sympathy to the Cunniffe family on the passing of James R.I.P
Eddie and Marina Bracken, Ballaghadereen
Sympathy to the the Cunniffe family RIP James
Noel McDonagh
Deepest sympathy to all the Cunniffe family on the passing of. James may he rest in peace 🙏
Madeline Mullen Magheraboy Kilmovee and Castlehill Castlerea
Smypathy to the Cunniffe family on the death of James ❤️
Irene Caulfield & Family
Sorry to hear of the death of James. Our sincere sympathies to all the family. RIP.
Philip Duffy
Deepest sympathy and condolences to all of the cunniffe family on the passing of James may he rest in peace
Kate & Michael Timon Lisacul
RIP James. To all of your family, so sorry for your loss.
Geraldine O'Hara
So sorry to hear of James's passing, always a smile and a chat when you met him. Condolences to all his family. Rest in Peace James.
Patricia Gilmartin
Sincere condolences to James family, his mother and extended Cunniffe family. Fond memories of the fun and laughter in the shop with James, taken too soon. May heaven be his eternal bed.Rest easy James. RIP.
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