Tributes are flowing after the death of much-loved Melbourne identity Father Bob Maguire died on Wednesday.

Only a week before his death, the larrikin priest shared his final public message to the world.

Three days before his death, he called Neil Mitchell to share another message.

Press PLAY below to hear Father Bob Maguire’s final messages + how Neil Mitchell thinks he should be honoured

A state funeral for Father Bob has been suggested, but Neil Mitchell says “that’s not what Bob was about”.

“If it’s going to cost $200,000 or $300,000 to put on a state funeral, put that money into Bob’s work, not some funeral for important people to go and be photographed.”

Image: Father Bob/Twitter