John Byrne, Crouch End, London and formerly of Ballyroe, Knock

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John Byrne

Crouch End, London and formerly of Ballyroe, Knock – peacefully at home on the 15th December, 2024 – aged 79

Predeceased by his parents James and Kitty Byrne and brother Kieran.

John will be dearly missed by his wife Josie, sons James and Paul, brothers Patrick and Brian.

May John’s soul rest in peace.

Funeral Mass on Thursday 23rd January at 12.30 in St. Peter in Chains Church, Crouch End, London, N8 with cremation afterwards at Finchley Crematorium.

Published On: January 15th, 2025

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Eamonn & Noreen Bane
4 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Josie & family, may John’s soul rest in peace

Trina Gilchrist
5 months ago

So sorry for your loss Josie.

Dominic byrne Toronto ontario (byrnes hall)
5 months ago

Condolences to all the byrnes of the passing of Jack. I have fond memories of Jack back in the 60s at Knock boxing club. Jack was a great caricature to say the least. May god rest your gentle
soul RIP

Christy Cunney Foxford
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Josie,James, Paul and extended Byrne family on the sad passing of John.I worked with John in London before going to Australia we always kept in touch enjoyed meeting him last summer in London a true friend and gentleman may John’s kind and gentle soul Rest In Peace.

Della and Anne McLoughlin
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Josie and family on the sad passing of John. May he rest in peace

Maria and Frank Eade
5 months ago

Condolences Josie to you the boys and John’s brothers on the sudden passing of John. May your path going forward by being surrounded by family and friends.

Shane McGovern & Yvonne Lenighan
5 months ago

Condolences to Josie, James, Paul and all the Byrne family on the sudden passing of John. Big John was a very witty and funny character – my most recent memory of Big John is when he attended a mass for my mother a couple of years ago and during a long sermon, Big John in a very loud whisper said ‘Joe Joe we should have brought the tea and sandwiches!’
Rest in peace Big John.

Jarlath Cunnane
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Byrne family on the passing of John, an honest upright man, may he rest in peace

Janette Hunt and Family, Cloonlee, Knock.
5 months ago

Rest in Peace Jack. I never met you, but you wrote me a letter of sympathy when Dave died. Would have loved to have met you. Sincere Condolences to Josìe and her family and to Brian, Patrick and their families.

Peter, Maureen and family, Mullen, Westport.
5 months ago

We convey our deepest sympathies to Josie, James, Paul, Byrne and extended families on the death of Jack. He was my first opponent at a Boxing tournament on 12th. December 1966 in Swinford Town Hall, then he moved to England and we lost touch, I often spoke about him, with the help of Michael Commons we met in Westport in 2011, it was wonderful to see him and reminisce about old times, he said he always kept up with Boxing news from the local papers. We spoke on the phone on occasions after that. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers this sad time. Jack may the light of Heaven shine upon your kind and gentle Soul.

John and Bernadette NOLAN
5 months ago

May Jack rest in peace.
Our sympathy to Josie and family and to Pauric and Brian.

The Hopkins Family. Ruane. Knock.
5 months ago

Our deepest sympathy to Jack’s wife and sons and extended families on his sad passing. May he rest in peace.

Mary & Christina Duignan
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Josie, James and Paul to all the Byrne and Thornton family and extended families on the sad passing of John. May his gentle soul rest in peace

Eamonn and Bridie Nestor, lucan
5 months ago

May John rest in peace. Sincere condolences toJosie, Paul and James, and all the Byrne family

Christina & Michael Munnelly Belmullet
5 months ago

Condolences to Josie and family and extended families on the sad passing of John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

John Goonan Bunnafolly Castlebar Dee
5 months ago

Deepest Sympathy to all the Byrne family on the Sad Passing of John was a lovely man I. Worked with him in the early Eighties God Rest his. SOUL

Gerry and Nancy OGara, Brickens
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Byrne and extended families on death of John ,may his Soul rest in peace

Marian Campbell, Shanvaghera
5 months ago

Condolences to all the Byrne family, may John’s soul rest in peace.

Terry and Maureen Campbell, Knock.
5 months ago

Sincere sympathies to Josie and family and to brothers Padraig and Brian on the passing of Jack, may his soul Rest in Peace

Joe Walsh
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Josie,Paul and James and all the Byrne family on the passing of John. Fond memories of our school days in Knock. May he Rest in Peace.

Oliver and Frances Lyons
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Josie, Paul, James and all the Byrne and Thornton families on John’s passing. May he rest in peace.

Phelim Maryjo Munnelly
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all John’s family May he rest in peace Fond memories of knowing John when we lived in Hornsey

Gerry, Peggy & Gemma Higgins
5 months ago

Our condolences to Josie, James and Paul and extended Byrne & Thornton families on
John’s passing. May he rest in peace.

Mark and Ann Concannon, Mace Claremorris
5 months ago

Sorry to hear the sad news of John’s death, sincere sympathy to his Wife Josie, Sons James and Paul, Brothers Patrick and Brian, extended Byrne family, may John rest in peace

P j Conway.
5 months ago

Condolence to the Byrne family at this time ,Rest in peace john ?

Patricia Donnelly (Walsh)
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Josie, Paul, and James and all the Byrne family. A lovely man you could hear him before you could see him, he will be sadly missed around the Archway and Hollway Road.
Big John, may you rest in peace.

Proinsias & Anne (mcmanus) Kitt
5 months ago

Sincere condolences to you Josie & family on the passing of John..may he rest in eternal peace.

Nancy Walsh
5 months ago

Condolences to Josie, James, Paul and all the Byrne family on the sudden passing of Jack. Fond memories of meeting up with Jack in the Gresham Holloway Rd every weekend. Farming was the main topic and the farmers march to Dublin in the mid sixties.
Rest in peace Jack

Sean and Grainne Frayne (Kelly) Knock
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Byrne family
May John R.I.P

Tena & Sean Prendergast
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Josie, James, Paul his brothers Patrick and Brian and extended Byrne families on the sad passing of Jack. Fond memories of Jack while in London in the mid seventies . He was able to keep everyone entertained with his stories and wit. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Jarlath and Anne Walsh, Knock
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Josie and family, also to Padraig and Brian and extended Byrne family on the passing of John. May he Rest in Peace.

Marcella Wilkinson – Larkin
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to : Josie, James, and Paul. His Brother’s Padraig, Brian, and all extended Families. Many happy memories of growing up in Ballyroe. God grant Jack eternal rest.

Fran, Garry and all the Murphy family, Knock
5 months ago

Sending our condolences to Josie and sons, brothers Pauric, Brian and all of the Byrne family on the passing of John.
May he rest with the Lord

Monica, Pat and family
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Josie, Paul and James and John’s brothers Pat and Brian on the sudden passing of John.
He had a heart of gold and will be sadly missed by you all. John has left an indelible legacy in the hearts of all who had the privilege to know him. Rest in eternal peace John.

Mick Goonan London
5 months ago

Sincere condolences to Johns wife, sons Paul and James and extended families. Known John for many years our last meeting was only recently in Wood Green where we had the usual jovial conversation. RIP John

Teresa Byrne Balally Drive Dundrum
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Byrne family on the sad passing of Jack May he rest in Peace.

Trena Flatley
5 months ago

Sincere Condolences to All The Byrne Family on the passing of John..
May He Rest in Peace.

Breege and O Toole family, Stripe
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Josie, James and Paul on the sad passing of your husband and dad, to All the Byrne and Thornton families. May he rest in peace.

Paddy and Mary Murphy Greenwood Ballyhaunis
5 months ago

Sincere Sympathy to the Byrne family on the sudden passing of John, may he rest in peace ?

Beverley Flynn
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Byrne family on John’s passing. May he rest in peace.

Ann Bourke Ballyhean
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Rita and family and extended families on JoE’s death.Beautiful memories of Joe. May he rest in peace.

Padraig and Mary Forde, Cloonternane
5 months ago

Our sincere sympathy to Josie, James, Paul, Patrick, Brian and extended family on the passing of John. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Bridie & Pete Clendon Carrick kiltimagh
5 months ago

Our sincere sympathy to Josie Paul and James and all of the extended Family .John was a big man in every way.He really was a man with a difference.Big Heart .Helped out so many,Great personality and what a man to tell a story. A true Irish Man.They don’t make them like that anymore.RIP John xx

Sean and Deirdre (Larkin) Silke
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to you Josie, James and Paul, to Jacks brothers Padraic and Brian and the extended families.
I have fond memories of our Jack as we grew up together as neighbours in Ballyroe.
May Jack rest in peace.

Bernie Finn,Knock
5 months ago

Sincere Sympathies to the Byrne family and extended families on the passing of John. May he rest in peace.

Seamus & Cathy Quinn Canny Conagher
5 months ago

Sincere condolences to Josie & family on the passing of John

Josie McNulty & family Knock.
5 months ago

Condolences to the Byrne family on the passing of John. May his gentle Soul Rest In Peace ?

The Kelly family, Roundfort
5 months ago

Condolences to John’s wife and sons, to Padraic, Brian, Jack’s nephew, nieces and the extended Byrne family on the passing of Jack. May he rest in eternal peace ?

Betty Mc Walters
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy Josie James Paul and all the Byrne and Thornton Families on the sad passing of John. May he rest in peace

Anne Carty Byrne Knock.
5 months ago

Deepest Sympathy to John’s Wife and Sons, Brother’s Pauric,Brian, and extended Byrne Families on John’s Death. May His Gentle Soul RIP.

Enda and Eileen O’Brien
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Josie and family, his brothers Pauric and Brian and extended families on John’s sad passing. Fond memories of ‘Jack’ in Knock boxing club back in the day – a wonderful character . May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Terry and Freddie Wims
5 months ago

Condolences to joshie james and paul on the sad passing of John he was a neighbour of ours for many years always a pleasure to meet he will be sadly missed may his kind soul Rest in peace

Kathleen and Andrew McHale, Lispatrick
5 months ago

Our sincere sympathy to Josie, James, Paul and to Jack’s brothers, Padraig and Brian, his sisters-in-law, Margaret and Marie, his nieces and nephew on the passing of Jack. We have great memories of his visits to dad and mam over the years. Rest in peace, Jack.

Imelda Mannion Laskowska
5 months ago

My condolences to Josie, James and Paul and extended family on
John’s passing. May he rest in peace.

Sèamus & Christine Dolan knock
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Josie, sons James & Paul , brothers Brian & Patrick, extended family and friends on the passing of John. May he rest in peace.

Denis and Josephine
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to John,s family ,he was always so full of life.

John Rochford
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Jack,s family and Pauraic and Brian and family on his passing .May He Rest in Peace .

Concepta Moran, Islandeady
5 months ago

My sincere condolences to Marie, Ursula, Corrina & all of John’s family. May he RIP.

Noel Walsh
5 months ago

When they made big John they broke the mould, a witty man a great friend a true gentleman and would help you out if he could. I will never forget nights I spent with big John splitting my sides laughing at his stories. He would give any Shanghai a run for their money, he will be sadly missed by all of us who knew of him especially by Josie. Paul. James and Jack sleep well Big John RIP

John & Esther Waldron, Conagher.
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Josie, James, Paul and the extended Byrne family on the passing of John. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May John Rest in Peace.

Padraic and Marian Cunniffe, Ballykilleen
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to all the Byrne family on the passing of John, may he rest in peace ?

Eugene and Bernie Carroll Ballure
5 months ago

Condolences to Josie, James and Paul and the extended family. Sad news about a perfect gentleman, always there to lend a hand when he could. A great man with the scythe. We were always guaranteed a bit of craic in Johns company. May his gentle soul rest in peace

Pat Daly
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Josie James Paul and the extended Byrne family on the sad passing of John R.I.P. I met John in London in the late seventies and he was the life and soul of the place. Ar dheis de go raibh a anam dilis.

William and Mary Murphy Lucan and Knock
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Pauric, Brian and the extended Byrne families on the death of Jack. A great man. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Michael Francis &Breege Hopkins Foxford &Belmullet.
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Josie and all the family on the sad passing of John may his gentle soul rest in peace Amen .John and I worked together in London in many jobs and he was a real gentleman .

Tom and Marie Jordan & Family Limerick
5 months ago

Deepest sympathies to all of the Byrne family at the very sad passing of John…May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace ?

Thomas Kelly Straide and London.
5 months ago

My very Sincere sympathy to Josie and family on the passing of John may his gentle soul rest in peace ?

Luke Flatley
5 months ago

My sincere sympathy to Brian and all the Byrne family and extended family on the passing of John, may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Kitty Morley
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Byrne family on John passing may John rest in peace

John
5 months ago

So sorry to Read of John’s Passing
John was one of the 1st person when I arrived in London in 1987
I would not be the better man today if I did not Meet John
John God Rest your Gentle Soul

John Jordan
5 months ago

My very sincere sympathy to Josie, sons James and Paul, and brothers Patrick and Brian. May John’s soul rest in eternal peace? .

Joe Cosgrove
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Josie, James, Paul, Patrick and Brian. So sad to hear my old pal has passed away. We soldiered together in London for a time in the seventies. He was a great character with a big personality. Rest in peace Big John.

Michael &Kay Cleary and Family London.
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to Josie ,James and Paul on the death of of John .May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Josie Corr neHealy
5 months ago

My Sympathy to you Josie and Family on the death of John May He RIP

Eamonn Cunnane.
5 months ago

My sincere sympathy to the Byrne Family and extended family on the sad passing of john rip

Seamus and Mgt Dempsey,.Balla.Balla.
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to his wife Josie and family, brothers Brian and PatrickMay he rest in peace.

Breege Keogh Kenny Ballyhaunis
5 months ago

My sincere to the Byrne Family and extended family on the sad passing of John may he rest in peace.

Joe and Kate Cunnane
5 months ago

Smypathy to all the Byrne family may he rest in peace

Brian and Margaret Healy Farmhill Claremorris Co Mayo
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Byrne family on the passing of John. May he rest in peace Rip. ?

John and Colette O Brien
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Byrne family on the death of John. May he rest in peace

Tom, Maria Mc Manus
5 months ago

Condolences to Josie James Paul & extended Byrne & Thorntan families on the passing of John. God comfort you all .May John Rest in Peace??
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Eamonn and Eileen Mulderrig Ballyhowley Knock
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Byrne family May Jack rest in peace

John +Celine Lenaghan Cullintra
5 months ago

Our sincere sympathy to the Byrne family at the passing of their brother John.Jack as we knew him was a great character full of the best wit +humor never a dull moment with him may he rest in peace

Cllr Richard Finn.
5 months ago

Our deepest condolences to the Byrne family, extended families, neighbours and friends on the passing of John.
May he rest in peace.

Seán Cunnane, Salthill.
5 months ago

Sincere condolences to all the Byrne family on John’s passing. May he rest in peace.

Oliver Jordan
5 months ago

My sympathy to the Byrne family on the death of John .May he rest in peace

Martin &Anne
5 months ago

To Josie James and Paul
Sincere condolences on John passing.May he RIP.

Brian Lyons,Ballinastoka
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Byrne family on the death of John.May he rest in peace.

Kathleen Feeney and Family from Coventry
5 months ago

Our Sincere sympathy to Josie and family on the sudden death of John a great friend may he rest in peace

Joe Carroll Ballure Kiltimagh Mayo
5 months ago

Rest In Peace John. You were a great character. Condolences to Josie Paul & James

The Coleman Family, Main Street, Knock
5 months ago

So very sorry to hear of the passing of John. Condolences to Patrick, Brian, John;s family and extended family. John will be fondly remembered, may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Seamus Heneghan, Knock
5 months ago

I offer my condolences to the Byrne family on the passing of John, may he rest in peace

Eugene and Mary O’Boyle
5 months ago

Deepest sympathy to the Byrne Family on the death of John. May he rest in peace

AnneMarie Durcan
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Josie, James, Paul, Brian and Patrick.

My dad Seamus (RIP) was very fond of his cousin ‘Big John’ and enjoyed his letters and phone calls over many years. I hope that they are both now enjoying the peace of heaven.

Padraic, John & Andy Flatley, London.
5 months ago

Our sincere sympathy to the Byrne family on the death of John, a great friend. May he rest in peace.

Enda and Mary Morley
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to the Byrne family on the death of John.
RIP.

Gerry Vera Feeney and family Graffymore castlebar
5 months ago

Sincere sympathy to Josie James and Paul on the sad passing of John may he rest in peace

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