Two much-loved former Bermuda bar owners passed away overseas this week.Tom Gallagher, former owner of Flanagan’s Pub and a popular rugby player, died peacefully at his home in Belfast, Ireland on Saturday.His wife, Helen, was by his side.Richard Floyd, former owner of the Robin Hood Restaurant, died suddenly in his home in North Carolina on Tuesday.Former business partner Jack Harris said that Mr Floyd was a great man and a good Christian.“He was a very nice guy,” Mr Harris said. “I don’t think I ever saw him angry. He just wasn’t that type of guy.“He was a believer, which was unusual in our industry, and he did a lot as a Christian. As a believer myself, I believe he is now in heaven.”He said they first purchased the Robin Hood property, which had been known as Richmond House, and chose the new name to keep the initials.In order to earn their new moniker, Mr Harris said the staff would wear costumes Mr Floyd would dress as Friar Tuck.Event promoter Tony Brannon yesterday described Mr Floyd as a “very, very cool” man who played a major part in the bustling bar scene of the 70s and 80s.“Everybody loved him. He was always very friendly. He was debonair,” Mr Brannon said. “He was a really, really nice guy. It’s very sad to hear that he’s left this planet.”Mr Gallagher lived on the Island for around 40 years, and was known not only as the owner of Flanagans, but also as an avid member of the Police rugby team.Rugby Classic President John Kane said that Mr Gallagher was influential in organising the Bermuda Irish game, which evolved into the Easter Classic and eventually the World Rugby Classic.“He was a very good sportsman in that he played a number of sports, but he’s primarily known for playing with the Police team,” Mr Kane said. “He was larger than life. Very gregarious, very friendly, very hospitable to everybody and anybody.”Deon Mills, who worked with Mr Gallagher at Flanagans for more than five years, said he was a man with a heart of gold.“He was a great, great boss,” he said. “He would give you anything if it was his to give. It’s shocking to hear that he’s gone.”Flanagan’s general manager Chris Garland said that Mr Gallagher introduced him to the restaurant industry.“I worked with Tom when I was a kid and I always found him fun to work for,” he said. “It was sad to hear that he had passed away, but he has left a legacy behind.“He was always jovial and pleasant. He definitely made a lot of people happy and a lot of people laugh.”Mr Gallagher’s funeral will be held on Friday at Holy Trinity Church, Ballylesson, Belfast. A memorial service will be held in Bermuda at a later date.Arrangements for Mr Floyd are still pending.