HOULIHAN, Patrick ‘Paddy’
Passed away on December 11, 2024
Adored husband of Chevy.
Treasured son of Julie and Tony.
Loved brother of Chris and Zoe, Robbie and Jenni, Kathryn and Ryan, Rachael and Will.
Loved son-in-law of Angela and Tony.
Loved brother-in-law of Brian (dec.) and Robbie.
Aged 32 years
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Family and friends of PADDY are invited to attend a Service at the Eastern Park Chapel, 271 Raglan Parade, Warrnambool on MONDAY (December 23) commencing at 11.00am.
The cortège will leave at the conclusion of the Service for the Tower Hill Cemetery.
Please click this link to view the livestream of Paddy's Service.
Tributes
Leave a tributeLove you mr h you will always be the best teacher
February 28, 2026 2:52 pm
Dear Siobhan
Thinking of you.
So sad.December 27, 2024 4:56 pm
Julie Tony Rachel Chevy and extended family’s
There are no words to ease your grief and sadness at this terrible time that you all face.
Heart felt thoughts to you all 💞
Sincere sympathies DonnaDecember 24, 2024 10:13 am
Deepest sympathy Tony Julie and family at this sad time
December 24, 2024 7:42 am
Deepest sympathy to Tony, Julie and extended family on the sudden passing of Paddy. Such a wonderful young man that was taken away to early in life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time
December 23, 2024 7:56 pm
Chevy, Julie and Tony and families, It was a lovely service and I'm so sorry we couldn't be there in person.
Paddy's sudden and shocking death is unbelievable and your loss is unfathomable. My heart breaks for youDecember 23, 2024 7:51 pm
Dear Tony & Julie & Rachel and Paddy’s wife Chevy
We can’t even fathom what you are feeling at the moment on the very sad and tragic loss of Paddy - we have been thinking of you and we offer our heart felt sympathy
Taken far too early the lottery of life is often so unfair
With love from Donna, Mick, Dan Matt & Tam, Mickey & Dana
RIP Paddy ☘️December 23, 2024 6:22 pm
Dear Tony, Julie and your extended family; our sincere condolences on the very sad loss of Paddy. Our thoughts are with you. Ray, Val and family.
December 23, 2024 12:27 pm
To Chevy, Julie, Tony, Rach and the extended family, My deepest thoughts. To Paddy, I'm going to miss you mate! Go Dees!! Tommy
December 23, 2024 12:01 pm
Dear Julie, Tony and Rachael,
our thoughts have been with you over the last week and especially today. I loved working with Paddy as a student teacher as he had so much passion.
Leisa and Alistair McCoshDecember 23, 2024 10:54 am
Dear Tony, Julie, Rachel and Chevy, I am incredibly saddened by the news.
Paddy was a huge part of an incredibly happy period of my life. The memories I have of us riding, running and playing around Kirkstall are some of my best.
Lot's of love and sympathy Dave.
December 23, 2024 10:48 am
Deepest condolences to Tony, Julie and family.
RIP Paddy.
Brad McLeanDecember 23, 2024 10:33 am
Our deepest sympathy to the Houlihan Family and to beautiful Chevy and her family. Words cannot express how sad and sorry we are for you. Just so tragic. Paddy was such a genuine and nice guy and it's been a pleasure to have known him. We will always remember him with his bright red hair and beard.
RIP paddy.
Vaughn & Sonia Parsons (the hsirdressers)December 22, 2024 10:53 pm
Our deepest sympathy to you Siobhan on the tragic death of your beloved Paddy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and all the Houlihan family. Love from Marie and Leo
🙏❤️💐December 22, 2024 8:54 pm
Darling Siobhan.
My heart has broken with the passing of your beloved husband Paddy.
Your two souls will be linked together through eternity.
To Julie and Tony, how proud you must be to have raised such an impressive young man.
My deepest condolences to Paddy’s family and friends who will never forget your shining light.
RIP
Cheryl RohanDecember 22, 2024 6:07 pm
To Tony, Julie & Family, thinking of you, Our heartfelt condolences to you all, on the loss of Paddy.
From Vicki, Harry and Family xxDecember 22, 2024 3:17 pm
Bob and Jenny Grey and family offer our condolences on the passing of Paddy.
December 21, 2024 9:13 pm
Dear Julie, Tony, Chevy & Rach and the extended Houlihan and Kearney families sending you much love and strength at this harrowing time.
RIP Paddy
Love Val (& the late Billy) Cannon and familyDecember 21, 2024 8:01 pm
To Julie Tony Rach and extended family so very sorry on the loss of Paddy. Our thoughts and prayers have been with you. May he RIP
Lesley & Phil and familyDecember 20, 2024 8:05 pm
Deepest sympathy to Julie ,Tony,Rachel and extended family on the sad loss of Paddy.
Thoughts with you all ,
Love from Loretta and Monica and families 💐December 20, 2024 5:03 pm
Dear Julie, Tony, Rachael & extended families. There are no words to express Our sincere condolences to you all & everyone that has known ‘Paddy’
A new bright star in heaven’December 20, 2024 3:16 pm
Dear Chevy, we only met you & Paddy a few times but we are devasted for you. You are too beautiful a soul to have to go through this and Paddy was so lovable. I’m sure he’s an angel watching over you. Our deepest sympathies to Julie, Tony and all Paddy’s family and friends. Stay strong, with love from Vickie, Darryl & Ebony Veitch 🫶🏽 xxx
December 20, 2024 1:06 pm
Deepest sympathy to Julie, Tony and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Sue Gavin & Family
December 20, 2024 9:48 am
Paddy - I never got the opportunity to meet you, but I thank you sincerely for the joy you brought my beautiful friend Chevy. I’m sure you’ll keep watching over her. Condolences to all your family and friends- it’s obvious how dearly they loved you. Rest in Peace.
Maxine Auld and familyDecember 20, 2024 4:37 am
Paddy was seriously one of the kindest humans I knew. Thank you Paddy for loving Chevy and letting her experience a true fairytale.
You will be so missed.
My deepest condolences to Chevy and Paddy’s family ❤️
Love, Shaa’ista xoxoDecember 19, 2024 11:12 pm
Words can not explain the sadness we feel for Paddys family and friends. He was such a lovable character.love Robyn,Alan and Zoe.❤️
December 19, 2024 4:28 pm
Deepest sympathy to Julie, Tony, Chevy, Chris, Zoe, Robbie, Jenni, Kathryn, Ryan, Rachel and will and to extended family members. Our collective thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Mary Gaynor and the Gaynor Family in Adelaide and Alice Springs etc.December 19, 2024 3:10 pm
Tony, Julie and families, no words can cover your loss of Paddy's life. Deepest Sympathy , Love Des and Carmel Noonan
December 18, 2024 9:19 pm
Thinking of you all at this very sad and difficult time. Paddy’s warmth, kindness and legacy as a great teacher and devoted family man will never be forgotten. It was a privilege to work alongside him in the classroom, everyone loved Paddy at Lake Bolac College, students and staff alike.
The world needs more people like Paddy and his loss will be felt deeply by all who knew him. ♥️December 18, 2024 11:00 am
Thinking of you all at this sad time. Sympathy to Chevy.Sympathy to Tony and Julie, Rachael, Chris, Robbie, Kathryn and families on the tragic death of Paddy. Bryan and Margaret Sinnott
December 18, 2024 5:17 am
Thinking of you Tony Julie and Rachel at this very sad time RIP Paddy
Luv Rhookie and HelenDecember 17, 2024 10:21 pm
To Julie and Tony and extended family. We are so saddened by your tragic loss of Paddy ❤️ and send our deepest sympathies to you. Jane & Linda Holland and families.
December 17, 2024 10:10 pm
There are no words our hearts are breaking for you all on the sad loss of your beautiful Paddy
Deepest sympathy Chevy Angie Tony Robbie and to the Houlihan family Thinking of you all at this very sad time Love Regina Ambrose Ciaran Seana Aisling and Dermot ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️December 17, 2024 9:16 pm
Paddy our fondest memories of you when we first met was watching the beautiful , love and laughter you shared with Chev together.
Our chats about footy and your great love of your fur babies.
We will always remember your kindness.
Deepest sympathy to. Chev and family
Peter and Liz ❤️December 17, 2024 8:05 pm
Deepest and sincere sympathies to Chevy Tony Julie and families on Paddy’s tragic passing
You are all foremost in our thoughts at this heartbreaking time
Regards Joff & Marie and familyDecember 17, 2024 4:28 pm
Deepest Sympathy to Julie & Tony on the tragic loss of Paddy, taken too soon.
Our thoughts are with you all on behalf of Great Ocean Road Tenpin Bowl and Wanderers Ladies Bowling LeagueDecember 17, 2024 4:25 pm
To Chevy and Houlihan family.
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Paddy. May he rest in peace.
Kuiper familyDecember 17, 2024 2:56 pm
We are very sorry for the loss of your son Paddy, our deepest sympathy to you Julie and Tony and all your family. We are thinking of you all.
Love, Raelene, Brent, Justin and all the staff at Koroit Bakehouse
December 17, 2024 11:59 am
To Dear Julie, Tony, Rachael, Will & family. Thoughts are with you all on this very sad occasion with your loss of Paddy. Heart Breaking, Love & Hugs Lisa Fitz. xxx
December 17, 2024 11:00 am
To Dear Julie, Tony, Rachael, Will & family. Thoughts are with you all on this very sad occasion with your loss of Paddy. Heart Breaking, Love & Hugs xxx
December 17, 2024 10:58 am
Deepest sympathy to Tony, Julie & family on the tragic passing of Paddy. We hope in time fond memories will help heal your hearts. Thinking of you all. Love Cleany, Louise & family.
December 17, 2024 10:43 am
My Heartfelt sympathy to you Tony, Julie and all your family on the tragic passing of Paddy. Thinking of you xx
Helen BoydDecember 17, 2024 8:00 am
Dear Julie Tony & Rachel .Thinking of you all at this sad time . Sending all our love . Shirley Greg & family
December 17, 2024 7:29 am
Condolences to Tony,Julie families on the loss of Paddy RIP
Bruce and PaulineDecember 16, 2024 7:28 pm
Dearest Pad,
Your loss is felt by so many people and so many communities.
I will always cherish the memories of us growing up and in most recent times celebrating you as you established your next chapter.
I will think of you often and always remember your gentle nature.Your cousin, Melissa (Glenn, Milla, Chloe & Remi) Kelly
December 16, 2024 5:36 pm
To Tony, Julie, Rachel, Chevy and your extended families, Jan and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy on Paddy's untimely passing when he had so much more to give to his teaching and his community. We will always remember the times he spent growing up with Tim and David, especially sharing his early love of footy with Dave. We know that the wealth of memories will ensure that he remains a close part of your families, as our memories will include him in our thoughts. Rest in peace, Paddy. Trevor, Jan, Tim and Dave Kennedy
December 16, 2024 1:07 pm
To Chevy, Julie, Tony and the extended Houlihan family, we are heartbroken for the loss you have suffered and extend our deepest condolences. Not only was Paddy a best mate of Ben, he was a respected friend of our family and always a welcome visitor to our home. We will remember fondly his intelligence, wit and quirky sense of humour. He was truly one of the nicest, most genuine people, and it is our privilege to have known him.
Shane and Julie Battistello and familyDecember 16, 2024 8:54 am
Deepest sympathy to Julie, Tony and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Michael, Wendy Tessa and Luke LaneDecember 16, 2024 7:24 am
So sadly missed,
RIP mate
Wuppy and KarenDecember 15, 2024 4:30 pm
There are no words that can take away your pain. You are in our thoughts xx
December 15, 2024 4:25 pm
So very sorry to hear the sad news of the tragic loss of your Paddy. Condolences to the Houlihan & extended family during this time. ❤️
December 15, 2024 1:12 pm
Paddy has been a student teacher and valued casual relief teacher at the Hawkesdale P12 College, and I have appreciated his willingness to learn, as well as his kind manner with our students. Our thoughts are with Paddy's family at this sad time. On behalf of the Hawkesdale P12 school community - John Ralph, Principal.
December 15, 2024 1:05 pm
Dearest Cousin Paddy
“You will remain in our hearts forever.”
I will Cherish the childhood memories we made together.
Our Deepest condolences to Chevy & my family at this difficult time.❤️ Sarah & Craig Huffer & Family.
December 15, 2024 12:54 pm
Dear Julie, Tony & Rachel,
You & all the family have been constantly in our thoughts since we heard the tragic news about Paddy. We are so with you in spirit. Much love,
Marg, Bill, Michael & Nicola HebbDecember 15, 2024 12:52 pm
So very sorry to hear the sad news of the tragic loss of your Paddy. 🌹Condolences to Chevy, Julie, Tony and siblings.
December 15, 2024 8:18 am
Deepest sympathy to Julie,Tony and family on your sad loss.Love from Colin and Monica.💐💖
December 15, 2024 6:18 am
My beautiful nephew, taken way too soon
RIP Paddy
Debbie, Danny and your best mate JacksonDecember 14, 2024 10:30 am
Deepest sympathy Julie,Tony and family on your sad loss.Thoughts with you all.Love from Colin and Monica.💐
December 13, 2024 9:49 pm
Paddy and your family - I feel very sad about this awful news. You were always a happy and eager teacher at Merri River School. God bless you.
Lisa LeeDecember 13, 2024 8:26 pm
Our hearts are breaking for you all, sending all our love.
Gayle and Max
December 13, 2024 4:47 pm