Fr Joseph O’Melia OMI, of the Oblate House of Retreat, Inchicore Dublin 8 and formerly of Dolphin’s Barn Dublin 8. Fr. Joe passed away peacefully in the compassionate care of the staff of St. James’ Hospital on Monday January 13th surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his parents Mary and Ernest James, his sister Carmel and brothers Seamus and Ernie, sister-in-law’s Noreen, and Mary.

Very sadly missed by his youngest brother, Anthony, his loving nieces Paula, Ursula and Ann and his loving nephews Brian, Hugh, Daniel, Joseph, Raymond and John, great nieces Darcy, Izzy, Soarlaith and Roisin, great nephews Shane, James, Naoise, Piaras and Roger., great, great nieces Jane and Lucy., extended family James, Conor, Riona, his Oblate Community and the staff at the Oblate House of Retreat and a wide circle of friends.

Please join us in praying for the repose of Fr Joe’s soul, for his family and friends, the Oblate Community and all who grieve his loss, remembering “life is changed, not ended”. Ar dheis lámh Dé go raibh a anam dills. May he rest in the eternal peace of the Lord. 

Funeral Arrangements are as follows:

Removal this evening Wednesday evening, (January 15th) to the Community Chapel at the House of Retreat, Tyrconnell Road D08 P6K8 arriving at 5pm.

Fr. Joe’s life will be celebrated at his Funeral Mass at the Church of Mary Immaculate, Tyrconnell Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8, D08 C6TW, on Friday (January 17th) at 11.30am, followed by burial in the Oblate Community Cemetery.

Those unable to attend can view Fr. Joe’s Funeral Mass here on the Parish WebCam.

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