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John Bernard (Bernard) McCLOSKEY

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Died 10th November 2026, peacefully, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Bernard, beloved husband of Kathleen; loving father to Claire, John, Mark, Rory, Olivia and Kathryn; and cherished grandfather to Oliver and Isabelle.

Dear brother of Peter, Patricia, Gerard and the late Joanne; father-in-law to Alan, Matthew and David; and friend of Kerri (fiancée of John).

Bernard will be reposing at his family home, where family and friends are welcome to pay their respects from 4pm-8pm on Thursday 12th November and from 4pm-8pm on Friday 13th November.

Bernard’s remains will leave his family home on Saturday 14th November at 11.30am to arrive at St Gerard’s Church, Antrim Road for Requiem Mass at 12 noon.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live at st-gerards-church-newtownabbey - MCN.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

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I am very sorry to hear this extremely sad news. Bernard was a great supporter of me while he was President of UTIAC and I was proud to follow him in that role.
My deepest condolences to you all.
Sir Peter Lane Thursday 12 November 2026
To the McCloskey family.
It is with great sadness that we learn of Bernard's passing.
Our staff are very fond of him and loved chatting and catching up during his gym sessions.
We will miss him terribly and will remember him for the gentleman he was.
The Merchant Gym Team Cathy Thursday 12 November 2026
To Olivia (and all the McCloskey family)
Our Diageo team are all very sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad.
Our thoughts are with you and your family at this very sad and difficult time.
Olivia, please know that everyone on the team is thinking of you and sending our deepest sympathies, support and strength to you and your family. Take care and speak soon... Craig Butler & all your Diageo colleagues... Thursday 12 November 2026
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Service date & Time

14 November 2026, 12 Noon

Service Location

St. Gerard's Church Antrim Road, 722 Antrim Road, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim, BT36 7PG

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The death has occurred of:
John Bernard (Bernard) McCLOSKEY

Died 10th November 2026, peacefully, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Bernard, beloved husband of Kathleen; loving father to Claire, John, Mark, Rory, Olivia and Kathryn; and cherished grandfather to Oliver and Isabelle.

Dear brother of Peter, Patricia, Gerard and the late Joanne; father-in-law to Alan, Matthew and David; and friend of Kerri (fiancée of John).

Bernard will be reposing at his family home, where family and friends are welcome to pay their respects from 4pm-8pm on Thursday 12th November and from 4pm-8pm on Friday 13th November.

Bernard’s remains will leave his family home on Saturday 14th November at 11.30am to arrive at St Gerard’s Church, Antrim Road for Requiem Mass at 12 noon.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live at st-gerards-church-newtownabbey - MCN.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

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Funeral Details

Service Date & Time

14 November 2026, 12 Noon

Service Location

St. Gerard's Church Antrim Road, 722 Antrim Road, Newtownabbey, Co. Antrim, BT36 7PG

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Latest Sympathy Notices

I am very sorry to hear this extremely sad news. Bernard was a great supporter of me while he was President of UTIAC and I was proud to follow him in that role.
My deepest condolences to you all.
Sir Peter Lane Thursday 12 November 2026
To the McCloskey family.
It is with great sadness that we learn of Bernard's passing.
Our staff are very fond of him and loved chatting and catching up during his gym sessions.
We will miss him terribly and will remember him for the gentleman he was.
The Merchant Gym Team Cathy Thursday 12 November 2026
To Olivia (and all the McCloskey family)
Our Diageo team are all very sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad.
Our thoughts are with you and your family at this very sad and difficult time.
Olivia, please know that everyone on the team is thinking of you and sending our deepest sympathies, support and strength to you and your family. Take care and speak soon... Craig Butler & all your Diageo colleagues... Thursday 12 November 2026
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