Former All-Ireland winner Jonathan 'Johnny' Curran has been described as "kind and decent" during his Requiem Mass.
The Coalisland man died on Saturday after taking ill at home and being rushed to Craigavon Area Hospital.
A father-of-two, his death at just 33 has caused shock across Co Tyrone.
Mr Curran was part of the Tyrone squad that beat Kerry to lift the Sam Maguire cup in 2008.
A club championship winner with Coalisland Fianna, he also won three senior Ulster championships with his county and an All-Ireland minor title in 2004.
A barber by trade, Mr Curran also played soccer with Dungannon Swifts FC, reaching the semi-finals of the Irish Cup in 2012.
Due to coronavirus regulations only limited numbers were allowed to attend his Requiem Mass at Holy Family Church in Coalisland yesterday.
Earlier mourners lined streets around the town to pay their last respects.
Mr Curran leaves behind his partner Clodagh and their two sons Neasán and Darsái.
During Requiem Mass Fr Brian Slater said those who had joined in the funeral Mass had in common a “deep and personal connection with Johnny”.
“Whether it was as a loving partner, a doting dad, a dutiful son, a loyal brother a mischievous nephew, a fellow team member, a friend,” he said.
“In some small way Johnny has touched our hearts, his chatty outgoing nature and most of all his friendship.
“There was certainly no back doors with Johnny, what you see is what you got.
“If there was anything playing on his mind he would soon make it known to you.”
Fr Slater spoke about Mr Curran's Gaelic football career which saw him claim success with club and county.
“Johnny never let his sporting prowess get to him,” he said.
“He was always very modest about his achievements and very understated.”
During the offertory procession personal items were brought to the altar including photographs and a pair of football boots.
During Mass his brother Stephen and his young son Neasán read tribute poems to Mr Curran.
His partner's father also offered his own heartfelt tribute.
“Johnny came into our lives a number of years ago and at that first meeting it felt like he was always part of our family,” he said.
“I can honestly say he was the kindest, most decent fella I have ever came across.
“Every time Johnny walked through our door it was like a breath of fresh air.
A warm smile and he would say 'well, what's happening?'”
When Mass was over a group of female mourners wheeled his coffin from the church before his remains were later taken to Donaghmore for burial.