The funeral of seasoned Dublin narcotics merchant, Tony Felloni, conducted last week was a subdued and intimate affair. Any hidden traces of his past dealings in crime could be discerned from the playing The Godfather’s theme tune. This contrasted sharply with the flamboyant ceremonies characteristic of the latest generation of drug peddlers.
According to him, the ceremonies have become increasingly garish and boastful, often accompanied by videos documenting the day, shared on the internet. Despite this, he asserts that sorrow, emanating from grieving parents, spouses, children and other kin mourning the demise of a loved one, remains the core sentiment at every mob-related funeral.
The account was narrated by Bernice Harrison, while Aideen Finnegan took charge of the production.