Sadness in Laois at death of Portlaoise child in bouncy castle tragedy

Pictured: Seven year old Antony Perissato de Aguiar

placeholder image — Pictured: Seven year old Antony Perissato de Aguiar

Seven year old Antony was 'happy and full of joy'

Condolences have flooded in across the county following the sad death of a Laois child.

Seven year old Portlaoise boy Antony Perissato de Aguiar passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at Crumlin Hospital on Wednesday June 4, in the company of his loving parents.

Living in Maryborough Village, Antony's family say they are 'devastated' following the loss of their 'little man'.

"Antony was healthy and full of joy, playing in a bouncy castle on a beautiful day, when he suffered from a sudden heart condition," his family said.

Pictured: Seven year old Antony Perissato de Aguiar will be missed by many

"Dad, Raphael, and Mom, Karla, are very blessed to have Antony as their child, and he will be forever missed by his little brother, Gianlucca, his cousin, Isaac, his beloved grandparents, Sandra, Rogerio, Maeli, Carlos and Solange, and his many friends from our Brazilian community, his school, Scoil Bhride and his after-school, After the Bell."

Reposing at Keegan's Funeral Home, Portlaoise on Sunday 8th June from 2pm to 4pm with prayers at 3pm.

A private cremation will take place on Monday.