"Frank, also known as Francis to some of the family members, was a lifelong bachelor and the third youngest among 15 siblings. He was born in 1940 in East Wall in the very house where he spent his entire life. At 17, he began working at The Irish Times in 1957, and stayed there until he retired at 65. Despite living alone, Frank was never lonely."
"He enjoyed close relationships with his family and was surrounded by caring neighbours in East Wall, who looked out for him, especially as he grew older. Even younger locals greeted him with a friendly 'Alright Frank?', to which he responded with a wave, in his own way."
Frank Daly died on Thursday 5 February when a double-decker bus struck pedestrians at the top of North Earl Street. His funeral mass was held at St Joseph's Church in East Wall; Fr John Ennis read a eulogy and attendees included Mary Lou McDonald and Lord Mayor Ray McAdam. Born in 1940, he lived his entire life in the same East Wall house and worked at The Irish Times from 1957 until retirement at 65. A lifelong bachelor and the third youngest of 15, he cared for his mother, enjoyed family visits in the US, and was known as gentle and well liked. He is survived by brother Dermot, sisters Elizabeth and Patricia, nieces, nephews and friends.
Read at Irish Independent
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