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The late Vinny Cunningham
Well known Derry TV producer Vinny Cunningham has sadly died.
Vinny was the man who has brought top TV series such as Joe Mahon's highly successful Lesser Spotted Ulster as well as the much-lauded Battle of the Bogside, No Go: The Free Derry Story and Insight: Operation Motorman documentaries to our screens.
Born in Meenan Drive in the Bogside in 1966, Vinny, along with his family, moved to Creggan in 1972.
After attending Holy Child Primary School he went to St Columb's College, leaving there after four years to go to St Joseph's Secondary School.
His interest in photography began at an early age. His interest in photography continued after leaving school.
During two periods spent in London (1984-1985) and (1987-1989), Vinny attended various part-time video courses as well as working at Jessops Photocentre in New Oxford Street.
He returned to Derry permanently in February 1989 to join Northland Films Ltd as a cameraman.
Vinny formed Open Reel Productions resulting in a number highly-successful productions.
Vinny was the beloved husband of Deborah. Devoted father of Niall and Orla. Loving granda of Casey, Saorlaith and Aoibhín. A much loved son of the late Mary and Phonsie. Dearest brother of Ann, Helen, Daniel, Jim, Maria, Louise and Leeanne.
Vinny’s remains will be reposing at his late family residence, 20 Inishowen Gardens from 12pm tomorrow afternoon, Sunday 9th February. Funeral leaving from there on Tuesday 11th February at 11:20am for 12pm Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Creggan. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery.
Wake house private from 10pm until 11am.
Vinny’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link: https://www.churchservices.tv/creggan
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to The Foyle Hospice c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Park.
All Enquiries to Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, 02871262823.
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