CONGDON, Effingham Christopher

CONGDON, Effingham Christopher (Chris), fondly known as “Effie” (late of Charlemont, Griffith Avenue and formerly of Collins Park, Donnycarney, Glengarriff Parade, Drumcondra and Congdon and Cranmer) – October 20, 2021 (peacefully), surrounded by his loving family, now in the loving arms of his parents Bridgit and Leo, and with his sister Maura and brothers Jack, Leo and Lauri. Beloved husband of Vera and loving father of Annmarie, Paul and Mark. Very sadly missed by his heartbroken family, his son-in-law Gerry, daughters-in-law Niamh and Bernie, grandchildren Mark, Steven, Aisling and David, Brian, Aoife, Deirdre and Daragh, Cian, Cliodhna and Moya, their wives, husbands and partners, his great-grandchildren Elodie, Mark Anthony, Jasmine, Zach, Sophia and Óisin, his sisters Alice and Helen, sister-in-law Ann, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Removal from the Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand, tomorrow (Tuesday) morning (October 26) to the Church of St. Vincent de Paul, Marino, for 11.30 o’clock Requiem Mass, with Funeral thereafter to Dardistown Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu, if desired, to a charity of your choice. A guiding force, a gentleman to his fingertips. A truly devoted family man. He is with us now and forever. A flame that will always give us light.