A young couple in their 20s died just days apart and a month after their wedding.
Adam Hencek, 23, died unexpectedly on 2 June, and his husband Tomas Fueller died on Friday 5 June. Both men, who were from Slovakia and living in Carrick-on-Suir, southern Ireland, died at home, according to a funeral director in Clonmel.
“Adam Hencek, 23, and Tomas Fueller died days apart, a month after their wedding, in Ireland.”
Tributes have poured in from the community. Adam’s former piano student wrote: “So sad. Adam taught me piano briefly, he was a brilliant teacher and a gentleman. My thoughts are with Adam’s family and friends at this awfully sad time, may he rest in peace.”
Another person wrote: “Very sad to hear this. We met Adam and Tomas last year through work and their energy and love of life was infectious.”
A third said: “This is devastating. Two young men, in the prime of their lives, passing so unexpectedly. My sympathy to their family and friends.”
Another tribute read: “RIP to this handsome couple Adam & Tomas, so very sad, condolences to both of their grieving families. May they find comfort in the memories of happy times shared together.”
Adam’s aunt, Mirka Kohutovicova, launched a fundraiser for her nephew and his husband to help with funeral costs. She said: “We would greatly appreciate any donations to help fund the wake and the cremation of the newlyweds.”
Within days, the GoFundMe had reached its target of €12,000 (£10,352).