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Funeral details have been announced following the passing of President of The AOH - Board of Erin and former Derry City manager Jimbo Crossan in Altnagelvin Hospital on Tuesday evening.
Jimbo was part of Derry City's Irish Cup winning team of 1964 and the league title winning team of 1965. He also memorably scored a stunning goal in City’s European Cup victory over FK Lyn at the Brandywell and was the first manager to lead the Candystripes into the League of Ireland.
His remains are reposing at his daughter Anne's residence, 3 Lenamore Park, Derry.
Funeral leaving from there on Friday, 19th May at 9.20am for 10.00am Requiem Mass in St. Columba’s Church, Longtower, and burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery.
Jimbo is mourned by his wife Nora, and children Seamus, Maraide, Liam, Anne, John, Karen, Martin, Joan, Barry and Elaine. Dearest brother of Jobby and the late Eddie, Mary, Harry, Ron, Liam and Patsy.
Jimbo’s funeral Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://longtowerchurch.org/webcam/
Wake house private From 11.00pm until 10.00am.
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