Heartbreaking tributes paid to Laois boy, 7, who died in bouncy castle tragedy
Antony Perissato de Aguiar, from Laois, died unexpectedly and peacefully at the Crumlin Hospital in
Advertisement
His parents have said they are 'devastated' following the death of their 'little man'.
They said on RIP.ie: "We are devastated to announce that our little man Antony Perissato de Aguiar, age 7, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at the Crumlin Hospital on the 4th June with his loving parents.
"Antony was healthy and full of joy playing in a bouncy castle in a beautiful day when he suffered from a sudden heart condition."
The young boy's funeral service will take place this afternoon.
Advertisement
READ MORE IN NEWS
The post continues: "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."
A number of people have sent their condolences to Antony's family following the tragedy.
Advertisement
Most read in Irish News
Exclusive
Exclusive
One person said: "What a gorgeous little boy, no words can express the sadness reading this notice.
"Sincere condolences to all of your family at this heartbreaking time."
Another wrote: "May your precious little boy rest in peace.. thinking of your family and little friends."
A third message reads: "My deepest sympathy to Antony's heartbroken parents, his little brother and all those who loved Antony.
Advertisement
"I am truly sorry for the loss of your beautiful little boy.
"I hope your memories bring you comfort in time and the knowledge that his classmates in Senior Infants and teachers in Scoil Bhride will hold very special memories of him too.
"May your gentle little boy rest in peace."
A fourth person said: "Sending deepest and heartfelt condolences to all of the family at this unimaginably difficult time.
Advertisement
"May you rest in peace with the angels Antony."
1
Antony Perissato de Aguiar sadly passed away on Wednesday
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Irish Times
a day ago
- Irish Times
Israel announces military pause in parts of Gaza amid pressure over humanitarian crisis
The Israeli military announced on Sunday a pause in military activity in three designated areas of Gaza , shortly after it said it was taking several steps to ease the humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian enclave. The pause will take place daily in al-Mawasi, Deir al-Balah, and Gaza City, from 10am (7am Irish time) to 8pm (5pm Irish time) until further notice, the military said. Designated secure routes will also be in place permanently from 6am until 11pm, it added. Aid trucks started moving towards Gaza from Egypt , the Egyptian state-affiliated Al Qahera News TV said on Sunday, after months of international pressure and warnings from relief agencies of starvation spreading in the Palestinian enclave. READ MORE Israel said that it began aid airdrops to Gaza on Saturday and was taking several other steps to ease the humanitarian crisis. The Israeli military said 'humanitarian corridors' would be established for safe movement of United Nations convoys delivering aid to Gazans and that 'humanitarian pauses' would be implemented in densely populated areas. Dozens of trucks carrying tonnes of humanitarian aid moved towards the Karam Abu Salem (Kerem Shalom) crossing in southern Gaza, the Al Qahera correspondent said from the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza. International aid organisations say there is mass hunger among Gaza's 2.2 million people, with food running out after Israel cut off all supplies to the territory in March, before resuming it in May with new restrictions. [ Words like 'humanitarian' have lost all meaning. Let the images speak instead Opens in new window ] Israel says it has let enough food into Gaza and accuses the UN of failing to distribute it. The UN says it is operating as effectively as possible under Israeli restrictions. Israel's announcement on airdrops came after indirect ceasefire talks in Doha between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas were broken off with no deal in sight. The Israeli military said in a statement that the airdrops would be conducted in co-ordination with international aid organisations and would include seven pallets of aid containing flour, sugar and canned food. Palestinian sources confirmed that aid had begun dropping in northern Gaza. Israel's ministry of foreign affairs said the military would 'apply a 'humanitarian pause' in civilian centres and in humanitarian corridors' on Sunday morning. It provided no further details. 'The IDF emphasises that there is no starvation in the Gaza Strip; this is a false campaign promoted by Hamas,' the Israeli military said in its Saturday statement. 'Responsibility for food distribution to the population in Gaza lies with the UN and international aid organisations. Therefore, the UN and international organisations are expected to improve the effectiveness of aid distribution and to ensure that the aid does not reach Hamas.' The Israeli military stressed that despite the humanitarian steps, 'combat operations have not ceased' in the Gaza Strip. Separately, international activists on an aid ship that set sail from Italy en route to Gaza said in a post on X that the vessel had been intercepted. The Israeli ministry of foreign affairs said on X that naval forces 'stopped the vessel from illegally entering the maritime zone of the coast of Gaza,' that it was being taken to Israeli shores and all passengers were safe. The UN said on Thursday that humanitarian pauses in Gaza would allow 'the scale up of humanitarian assistance' and said Israel had not provided enough route alternatives for its convoys hindering aid access. Dozens of Gazans have died of malnutrition in the past few weeks, according to the Gaza ministry of health, while 127 people have died due to malnutrition, including 85 children, since the start of the war, which began nearly two years ago. On Wednesday, more than 100 aid agencies warned that mass starvation was spreading across the enclave. The military also said on Saturday that it had connected a power line to a desalination plant, expected to supply daily water needs for about 900,000 Gazans. Israel launched its assault on Gaza after Hamas-led fighters stormed Israeli towns near the border, killing some 1,200 people and capturing 251 hostages on October 7th, 2023. Since then, Israeli forces have killed nearly 60,000 people in Gaza, health officials there say, and reduced much of the enclave to ruins. – Reuters
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Incredible pictures show moment seagull SHATTERS cockpit of £73MILLION warplane
A WARPLANE strikes a seagull at an airshow display — shattering the cockpit canopy. Incredibly the pilot was unharmed and able to land the £73million 4 The seagull can be seen to the right of the £73million Eurofighter as it flies above an airbase in Spain Credit: SWNS 4 The exact moment of impact is caught by the photographer, as a huge cloud of debris erupts from the fighter's cockpit canopy Credit: SWNS 4 Despite the huge hole in the canopy, the hero pilot managed to safely land the Eurofighter jet Credit: SWNS A photographer captured the split-second strike over the San Javier Air Base in Murcia, Spain, on June 15. But snapper Javier Alonso de Medina Salguero said he realised what had happened only after checking his photos. They show the gull swooping into the path of the jet, before the bird is hit and A huge cloud of debris can then be seen exploding out from the pilot's cockpit area READ MORE WORLD NEWS Javier added: "I was at the base in the San Javier area, at the site where they took us photographers. 'We were watching the Eurofighter display when we saw it leave without finishing. "They reported over the radio it hit a seagull. "I had the whole sequence.' Most read in The Sun 4 The gaping hole in the cockpit canopy is clear to see as the pilot attempts to land the fighter Credit: SWNS Red Arrow forced to make emergency landing as bird strike smashes canopy mid display
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Heartache as ‘loving family' announce funeral details for ‘kind' man found unresponsive on Cork road
A PENSIONER who died after being unresponsive on a Cork road will be laid to rest this week. , 77, died after being found on a road in Bandon, Co , at around 6:30am on Saturday morning. A member of the public spotted a bicycle in the middle of the road with Dempsey's body lying nearby on Saturday morning. Dempsey's sad passing comes just months after his It's reported that the retired farmer returned home on May 5 to find emergency services attending to the blaze. Read more in News He had been living alone in Horsehill, Ballinadee, near Bandon when the fire broke out. His death notice reads: "Dempsey (Horsehill, Ballinadee and late of Ballymountain, Innishannon) on July 19th 2025, suddenly. "Augustine (Gus), beloved son of the late William and Hannah, and dear brother of Anthony, Eileen, Gretta, Patricia and the late John Joe and Donal. "Sadly missed by his loving family, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, neighbours, relatives and his many friends." Most read in The Irish Sun Gus Dempsey 's remains will be lying in repose at Gabriel and O'Donovan's Funeral Home, Bandon on Wednesday from 6pm followed by prayers at 7pm. His funeral mass will take place at 11am on Thursday in St. Mary's Church, Innishannon, funeral afterwards to the adjoining Cemetery. Gardai and RSA measures aimed at driving crash deaths on Irish roads Dozens of people posted tributes and condolences to Mr Dempsey in a corresponding online book of condolences. One said: "We have known Gus since we were children as we were all neighbours in Ballymountain years ago and we must say they were fantastic people. "We have very fond memories of gatherings in the Dempsey household and you would never be short of a tune or sing song while Gus was around. 'WARM SMILE' "These are wonderful memories that we will treasure always. Gus always had a warm smile and always spared time to have a chat which could last up to an hour. "You were an out and out gentleman Gus and a very very loveable rouge. Thanks for the great times Gus and safe journey home. May Gus' gentle and kind soul rest in heavenly peace." Someone else added: "First met gus good few years back in the plunkett inn. He was a very interesting intelligent man. "Met him plenty of times on the highways and byways of bandon on his bike. Always waved and if possible a few words. Such a hard few months you put down. "And to leave the way you have, is very sad. Thoughts are with Anthony and family. And your friends and neighbours. May you rest in peace Gus." A third wrote: "I knew Gus all of my life and enjoyed our chats and a song occasionally when we met, almost weekly. "Gus was a very intelligent, interesting character with a great sense of humour. I always left him with a smile on my face and feeling better for meeting him. "May his soul rest in heavenly peace. I will miss you on the road my friend." GARDA APPEAL They said: "Gardai are appealing for witnesses to come forward. "In particular, they are seeking information regarding a male observed cycling on roads in the vicinity of Kildarra in the early hours of Saturday 19 July 2025. "Additionally, any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area at the time are asked to make it available to Gardaí. "Anyone with any information is asked to contact Bandon Garda Station on 023 885 2200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station." 1 Gus Dempsey, 77, was found unresponsive on a Cork road Credit: Southern Star
