Known to friends and family as “BJ”, Eastwood made his name in the bookmaking business, building up a large chain of shops across Northern Ireland. In 2008, he sold his 54 shops to Ladbrokes in a deal worth £135 million.
Despite his success in bookmaking, Eastwood was best known for his work as a boxing promoter and manager, particularly his association with world champion fighter Barry McGuigan
![John Breen](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/TUFZMTIxMzgyMTI2.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
![The Requiem Mass for Bernard Joseph Eastwood took place in St. Colmcille's Church, Holywood](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/TUFZMTIxMzgyMTI1.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
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The Requiem Mass for Bernard Joseph Eastwood took place in St. Colmcille's Church, Holywood | Arthur Allison/Pacemaker
![The Requiem Mass for Bernard Joseph Eastwood](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/TUFZMTIxMzgyMTIx.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
![Mr Eastwood passed away on Monday aged 87 after a short illness](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/TUFZMTIxMzgyMTIw.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
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Mr Eastwood passed away on Monday aged 87 after a short illness | Arthur Allison/Pacemaker