Remains of mayo man who died in fall returning home tomorrow

The remains of a Co. Mayo-born father of three who fell through a skylight in Boston while clearing snow off a roof will be repatriated tomorrow (Friday) for burial in Ireland.

Brothers and sisters of 42-year-old Sean Corrigan, formerly from the Cregganbawn area of Louisburgh, will travel to Shannon tomorrow (Friday, February 27) to carry out the sad task of collecting his remains.

Mr. Corrigan, who had been living in Boston for about 18 months with his wife, Sheila, and family, was killed on Sunday last when he fell through a skylight while inspecting snow removal on a warehouse roof.

Mr. Corrigan’s remains will be brought to his mother Peggy’s house following repatriation tomorrow.

On Saturday (February 28), the remains will repose at Killeen Community Centre, which is being specially made available. The funeral will take place on Sunday to Guesdian Cemetery, Belcarra, following Mass at 10 a.m. in the Church of the Holy Family, Killeen.