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The late Rafal Chojnowski lived in Portarlington
Many tributes have been paid to a Polish dad and husband in Portarlington who has died suddenly.
Rafal Chojnowski from Riverside, Portarlington, Laois passed away on Tuesday, February 11.
He is mourned by his devastated wife Alicja, daughter Patrycja, son Kuba, father Stanislaw, mother Teresa, brother Artur, the extended family and friends in Poland and Ireland.
Polish and Laois communities have offered a huge wave of sympathy to his family following his death.
"Alicja, bardzo nam przykro ... skladamy szczere kondolencje z powodu tragicznej straty. Życzymy otuchy i spokoju w tym trudnym czasie RIP"— Patrycja z rodzina
"Heartfelt Condolences & Sincere Sympathy to Ala & Family on the sad passing of Raf. He was a great friend & work colleague. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace" — Thomas McCormack
"Sincere sympathy to the Chojnowski family on the death of Rafal, may he rest in peace." - Doctors and staff of Kilnacourt surgery.
"Sincerest condolences to Kuba, Alicja & Patrycja on the very sad news of Rafal’s passing. You are held in all our thoughts at this time. May Rafa rest in peace." — Arlington AFC
"Dzielimy się z Tobą Alu, Patrycjo i Kubo w smutku i mam nadzieję, że znajdziecie pocieszenie w swoich pięknych wspomnieniach o Rafale. Kondolencje dla rodziny i przyjaciót, w tych trudnych chwilach.
— Hania, Slawek z rodzina.
Reposing at Maher's Chapel of Rest, Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Friday evening, February 14 from 6pm until 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning at 10:20am arriving St Michael's Church, Portarlington (eircode R32 HY38) for Requiem Mass at 11am. Private Cremation to take place later.
Rafal's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://www.mcn.live/Cameras/st-michaels-church-portarlington
The family request family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the suicide prevention charity Pieta House.
Paddy Fitzpatrick kicks a score for the Laois U-20 footballers on Wednesday evening.
One of the cars that was searched during the operation
Peader's Bar, Mary Street, Durrow.
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