“No one should say goodbye alone”
Patrick McNally(Image: Mallon Brothers Funeral Directors)
A funeral director has called on the local community to attend a funeral service for a West Belfast man who died with no next of kin.
Patrick McNally died peacefully at the Northern Ireland Hospice earlier this week and will be remembered as a “loving son” and “beloved brother”.
Mallon Brothers Funeral Directors took to social media to share the details of Patrick’s celebration of life, asking anyone who may have known him to come and support his final journey.
With no contact with his only surviving sibling, he has no known family to attend his funeral. Patrick’s funeral will take place at St Teresa of Ávila Church, Glen Road on Wednesday, July 1 at 9.50am for Requiem Mass at 10am, followed by burial in Blaris Cemetery.
Mallon Brothers Funeral Directors said: “McNally Patrick, died peacefully at the N.I hospice 22nd June 2026, (late of 306 Glen Road).
“A loving son of the late Mary and John. A beloved brother to Gerard, the late John-Joseph and Bridget, Uncle, Cousin and friend, RIP. Funeral arrangements to follow. St Pio, pray for him.
“Sadly, Patrick leaves behind no close family. His only surviving brother has not been in contact with him for more than 50 years, and there is no known next of kin.
“As funeral directors, we believe every person deserves to be remembered and every life deserves to be honored.”
They have shared a “heartfelt invitation” to the people of Patrick’s native West Belfast to give him a “farewell he deserves”.
They continued: “If you knew Patrick at any stage of his life, were a neighbor, friend, colleague, acquaintance, or even if you simply wish to stand alongside others in an act of kindness and respect, we welcome you to join us.
“Your presence, no matter how brief, would help ensure Patrick is remembered and that his final journey is marked with dignity, companionship, and care.
“Together, we can give Patrick a fitting send-off and show that every life matters, and every person leaves a place in the world.
“No one should say goodbye alone.”
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