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Seven-year-old died in Portlaoise after playing on bouncy castle
A seven-year-old boy died after he developed a sudden heart condition while playing on a bouncy castle, it was revealed yesterday.
Tributes were paid to Antony Perissato de Aguilar of Maryborough Village, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, last night after his parents posted the funeral details on Parents Raphael and Karla said their son died unexpectedly and peacefully at Crumlin Children's Hospital five days ago.
'Antony was healthy and full of joy playing in a bouncy castle on a beautiful day when he suffered from a sudden heart condition,' his funeral notice detailed. Antony Perissato de Aguilar of Maryborough Village, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.
His heartbroken parents said they are 'devastated' following the death of their 'little man'.
Additional funeral details revealed the couple were 'very blessed to have Antony as their child' and he will be 'forever missed' by his little brother, Gianlucca, his cousin, Isaac, his beloved grandparents Sandra, Rogerio, Maeli, Carlos and Solange, and his many friends from their Brazilian community, his school, Scoil Bhríde and his afterschool, After the Bell.
Antony lay in repose at Keegan's Funeral Home, Portlaoise, yesterday from 2pm to 4pm. A private cremation will take place today. Parents Raphael and Karla said their son died unexpectedly and peacefully at Crumlin Children's Hospital five days ago. Pic: Leah Farrell/
John Fennell, deputy principal of Scoil Bhríde Portlaoise, paid tribute to Antony saying: 'Your sudden passing has brought great sadness, pain and grief. Your parting has left aching hearts and a huge void in the lives of so many.
'The great classical Latin Poet Horace alluded to the legacy that we all leave after us that withstands the passage of time when he wrote 'Exegi monumentum aere perennius'.
'Your legacy is one of happiness, gentleness, joy, kindness, friendship and reticence.
'What a fabulous footprint to have left here on earth, although your time here was so short.
'As a staff and school community we stand in solidarity, united in sadness and sorrow with your dad Raphael, your mom Karla, your brother Gianlucca, your extended family and friends, your teacher Ms R Conroy and classmates and the wider Brazilian community of Portlaoise.
'A dark heavy cloud hovers over Scoil Bhríde. It is brightened and somewhat dispelled by the vibrant, cherished memories we hold so dearly of your short time here. Fly high young man and look down on us all. RIP.'
Antony's class teacher Rachel Conroy added: 'Raphael, Karla and Gianlucca, sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of your beautiful boy Antony.
'Antony was such a kind, gentle and happy boy whose smile lit up the classroom each day. 'Although our class will never be the same without Antony, we will always remember him, his beautiful smile and the amazing memories that we made as a class in Senior Infants.
'Antony was a friend to everybody and showed great kindness and care to all. A special angel who will never be forgotten'.
