{
  "id": 15418499,
  "title": "Crowds expected to pay respects at English family reposal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/crowds-expected-to-pay-respects-at-english-family-reposal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T13:50:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTE News",
    "slug": "rte-news",
    "url": "https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/1018/1595863-waterford-english-family/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hundreds of people are anticipated to pay their respects at Sacred Heart Church in Waterford this afternoon during the reposal of Kim and Phillip English, along with their sons Callum and Jayden. Following a tragic arson attack on their home in Birchwood estate on Tuesday morning, the victims include the couple and their two sons, aged 12 and 9 respectively.\n\nUpon arrival at the church, a guard of honour was provided by Johnville FC members, the soccer club Callum had been part of, expressing deep loss. Kim and Phillip's bodies were received into the church by Fr Gerry Chestnutt, who led prayers before the procession to a nearby parish centre for repose. Hundreds are expected to attend for sympathies and remembrance during the afternoon.\n\nThe requiem mass for the family will be held in the same church the following day, with Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan also expected to participate in the funeral liturgy. Due to the profound impact on the community, several businesses in Waterford city plan to close tomorrow to show respect. This reflects the significant loss experienced, with one local café owner announcing a partial closure as a mark of solidarity.",
  "summary": "Hundreds of people are expected to pay their respects at the Sacred Heart Church in Waterford this afternoon at the reposal of Kim and Phillip English and their sons Callum and Jayden.",
  "key_points": [
    "Hundreds expected at Sacred Heart Church for English family reposal.",
    "Guard of honour from Callum's soccer club Johnville FC.",
    "Requiems mass held the next day with Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}