Late radio presenter's funeral arranged for Monaghan

The funeral of the popular RTÉ radio presenter Seán Rocks will take place in his home town of Monaghan this Monday.

His unexpected death has shocked the arts world and his loyal fanbase. Seán last presented his popular Arena RTÉ Radio 1 show on Friday evening signing off with “I’ll see you on Monday”.

Aged 63 he died in Dublin on Wednesday night following a brief illness and is survived by his wife, Catherine; and sons, Morgan and Christian.

His funeral arrangements have been reported on Rip.ie.

Sean Rocks is predeceased by his parents Paddy and Philly and his brother Eamon who died in infancy.

Seán will be deeply missed by his beloved Catherine, adored and adoring sons Christian and Morgan, his brothers and sisters Pádraig, Siobhán, Ciarán (Luisa), Gráinne (Kevin), his niece Hannah, his nephew Matthew, extended family, friends, work colleagues and his many listeners.

"May His Gentle Soul, Rest Now In Eternal Peace"

Seán will be reposing at Clerkins Funeral Home Milltown, Monaghan (H18YF22) on Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 3 from 3-6pm. Seáns funeral procession will arrive to St Macartan’s Cathedral on Monday morning for 11am Funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass will be live streamed.

Seán's family would like to sincerely thank the Intensive Care Unit in St. Vincents University Hospital for the excellent and devoted care that they give Seán and them throughout their most difficult time.

"All family homes are strictly private at all times please, to give the family the time and respect to spend with Seán."