The Irish Athletic Boxing Association extends its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Paul Loonam Senior on his passing.
Paul, of Back Road, Pullough, Tullamore, Offaly was a stalwart and highly respected member of the Boxing Family over many decades, serving as a club and national coach, and as a Referee and Judge of long-standing.
IABA President, Anto Donnelly, says “Paul was a gentleman, and steeped in boxing. He exemplified all that is good about our sport – commitment, passion and integrity. I know many in the Irish Boxing Family will be stunned and deeply saddened by his untimely passing. Our thoughts are with Paul’s loved ones today, and particularly his wife Carmel, and children Ashling, Sinéad, Kevin, Róisín, and Paul. Irish boxing grieves with them.
IABA National Registrar, Stephen Connolly, says “Paul always gave of his time to our sport, to his boxers, to his club, and as a Referee and Judge – he spent thousands of hours in the National Stadium, volunteering in officiating a countless number of bouts. He also gave very generously of his time and expertise at club shows, box cups and tournaments throughout the Association over many, many years. He was a pure gentleman”
Paul is survived by his loving wife Carmel and family, Ashling, Sinéad, Kevin, Róisín, and Paul, mother Rosaria, grandchildren, Mason, Amelia, Charlie, Isabelle, Laura, Rosaria, Gianni and Darragh, brothers, John, Kevin and Carlo, sons-in-law, Aaron, Luke and Dylan, daughter-in-law, Karolina, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Paul will be reposing at his family home, Pullough, Tullamore, on Friday between from 4pm to 8pm.
Removal on Saturday (July 12th) to St. Mary’s Church, Pullough, where his Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 11am, and after which, he will be laid to rest in Boher Cemetery. Family flowers only, Please