Irish horse and carriage man dies in New York subway accident

Joe was one of the most wonderful men I ever met. Everytime I met him, he brought a smile to my face. Central Park and the world will never be the same without him. RIP, Joe. You were so loved and will be painfully missed.

YOU DIDINT EXPLAIN HOW HE DIED ON THE SUBWAY

Joe Gilligan sounded liked a wonderful person. Last time I was in central Park was before Mr. Gilligan had arrived, I guess. I'm sure New York will miss him.

Reading the nice comments from the below column, it's always nice to hear about people who leave behind alegacy of doing nice things for his fellow man.I've never met Mr. Gilligan but I'm sure I have seen him on my many trips to New York & Central Park. I'm sure he's in a better place, and what better way to go than to leave with your plate full of having done nice things for people.

Just came back from the funeral for our friend Joe Gilligan....I have been to alot of funerals in my life, but I have never seen such an enormous turn out of people. There were hundreds, nearly all of them friends and acquaintances, since Joe's family lived in Ireland. The line to pay respects at the funeral home last night went out the front door and down the block. Today at the mass, dozens and dozens of men and women sobbed openly. What a great legacy to have been loved so much by so many.