Chimes play one last time for Cork ice cream man 

Philip Williams, 33, of Conna in Cork, had a unique send-off as he made his way out of St Catherine's Church, supported by a procession of ice cream trucks driven by friends and family
The funeral cortege with the remains of Philip Williams of Mister Softee Ices, Conna, Co Cork, including many ice cream vans from around the country. making its way to the Island Crematorium following requiem Mass in St Catherine's Church, Conna. Picture: Denis Minihane

The funeral cortege with the remains of Philip Williams of Mister Softee Ices, Conna, Co Cork, including many ice cream vans from around the country. making its way to the Island Crematorium following requiem Mass in St Catherine's Church, Conna. Picture: Denis Minihane

The chimes played out one last time for a popular Cork man as he made his final journey with 20 ice cream trucks in tow.

Philip Williams, 33, of Conna in Cork, had a unique send-off as he made his way out of St Catherine's Church, supported by a procession of ice cream trucks driven by his friends and family.

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