Legendary Dublin man Paddy 'Drac' Finlay has passed away following his short battle with cancer.
Paddy, who lived in Tallaght and formerly Crumlin, was famous for marching in the St. Patrick's Day parade dressed as Dracula.
He passed away on Saturday in Tallaght Hospital just after 1pm, Dublin Live reports.
Paddy - who was an undertaker at Rom Massey's chain of funeral homes- marched in the parade for 49 years straight but was unable to attend the celebrations this year.
He was highly regarded in South Dublin and even picked up a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Tallaght Person of the Year Awards in 2016.
Paddy's son, Graham took to Facebook to share the sad news of his passing.
He said: "Friends of Paddy, just to let you know, Paddy lost his short battle with cancer today shortly before 1pm in Tallaght Hospital.
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"We will all miss him, may he rest in peace with his Nan. Enjoy the memory of his stories.
"We will post details on RIP.ie through Rom Massey Undertakers and thank you all for your support and love for Paddy. His Son Graham."
Thomas Carolan shared some happy memories about the famous Dubliner saying: "Ah rip paddy many a great night out we had with him."
Ray Dolan added: "Paddy used to meet up with uncle Joe and one night I got a lift in his van, coffin and all. A lovely gentleman he was."
Veronica Molloy said: "Very sad news. Paddy leaves a great legacy of unforgettable memories in the minds of all of Irish people and beyond. Praying for his family and friends, thanks for the memories."
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Elaine Monaghan added that he was a "regular feature of our childhood up in the Spawell scaring the bejasus out of us. Thanks for the memories".
A funeral notice on RIP.ie reads: "Beloved husband of Breda, loving father of Graham, and adoring grandad of Ruby.
"He will be very sadly missed by his loving wife, son, granddaughter, daughter-in-law Annette, brothers Johnny and Jimmy, sister Margaret, extended family and friends."
Paddy's wake will be held at his home on Monday, April 15th (family and close friends only) followed by removal on Monday evening to St. Dominic’s Church, St. Dominic’s Road, Millbrook Lawns, D24 T2662, arriving at 5:30pm.
His Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, April 16th at 10am, followed by burial at Newlands Cross Cemetery. Family flowers only, please.
Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society, Northumberland Road, Dublin 4 or www.cancer.ie.
