William (Billy) WISE
William (Billy) Wise
“Crannagh”, Bishops Hill,
Kilkenny.
(founder member of Kilkenny Sub-Aqua Club and late of Smithwicks Brewery)
Billy passed away on 25th July 2025, peacefully, at home surrounded by family. Predeceased by his parents Jimmy and Nora. Beloved husband of Ena and much loved father of Austin (Algie), Noreen, Liz, Corabh, James (Jessie) and Jerry. Billy will be sadly missed by his loving family, brothers John and Jimmy, sisters Margo and Linda, sons-in-law Patrick and Martin, daughters-in-law Anne Marie, Ellen and Michelle, grandchildren Eli, Dara, Bobby, Jessica, Billy, Evan, Rebecca, Katie, Jack, Annabele, Caramia and Logan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
May his gentle soul Rest in Peace
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Reposing at his home on Bishops Hill (R95XCH5) on Sunday (27th July) from 5pm concluding with Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 7.30pm.
Removal on Monday morning to St. Canice’s Church arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am.
Funeral afterward to Foulkstown Cemetery.
The Requiem Mass will be live streamed at
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