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Dennis McGurk Obituary
McGURK, DENNIS P., JR., 37 - of Mays Landing, formerly of Ventnor, died suddenly on June 20, 2008. Dennis was born and raised in Ventnor. He was a graduate of Richard Stockton College with a BA degree in criminal justice, he went on to become an officer with the Atlantic City Police Dept. He will be deeply missed. Husband of Oksana McGurk, he is survived by his Father, Dennis Sr., his mother Dorothy, his two sisters Maureen and Christina. Friends may call Friday, June 27, 2008 from 9 to 11:30am at Blessed Sacrament Church, Jerome & Ventnor Ave., Margate, followed by funeral service at 12 noon. Burial, Holy Cross Cemetery, Mays Landing. A memorial mass to be announced. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Atlantic City PAL, 250 N. New York Ave. Atlantic City, NJ 08401 Arrangements by the George H. Wimberg Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dennis McGurk
Maryann (Puher) McClellan
July 7, 2008
McGurk Family; Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of your son, brother, husband. I did not know Dennis, but the rest of the family has my prayers for the repose of your dear loved one.
Eternal Rest grant unto him Oh Lord..
From all the members of the family.
Tony Zarych
June 30, 2008
My heart and prayers continues to go out to the families of Dennis and Oksana.
Their passing has given me an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of life: Faith, Love and Charity. Dennis and Oksana embodied the spirit of Faith in God, Love for one another and Charity to all, with quiet humbleness and humility.
One day a year Dennis would help me with the Atlantic City-Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs, Fishing Derby, the other 364 days he and Oksana were quietly active in helping everyone else out in in the community. Everywhere I look I can still see Dennis with his bike around town at Church, the Food Bank, PAL etc...
bill
June 29, 2008
my deepest sympathy and prayers to dennis and oksanas families. i have known dennis for more than 20 years and will miss him and his wife very much. i will really miss the BS sessions we had from time to time. some of my best memories are of when you, me, gnu, matty, and the doctor were together. you lived life to the fullest and did everything that you ever said you wanted to do. you were the most dedicated guy i knew. you passed on with your true love, doing what you loved to do most.......you wouldn't have had it any other way. full throttle all the way to be with the lord. you and oksana are now in heaven for all of eternity this i know. you are gone but never will be forgotten. until we meet again brother.
Linda and Shane Reilly
June 28, 2008
We've come to know Dennis and Oksana through his sister, Tina. And from these times we saw that Dennis and Oksana were truly happy together. We hope that their familes can take comfort that they are together now and watching over them always. Our deepest condolences go to Tina, Maureen, Mr. and Mrs. McGurk and to Oksana's family. We know they were very much loved and will be truly missed.
Stephanie (Bunch) Peterson
June 28, 2008
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the families of Dennis and Oksana Mcgurk Jr. I would see Dennis whenever he had to work in the lobby of City Hall in Atlantic City ,He always had a smile and would say goodnite when we were leaving for the day. It was evident by his personality that he loved life and also loved God . I believe that his work was done here on earth , he also has his wife with him and they can always be together. May God give you comfort in your time of grief , remember the good times and the life that they both lived.
Joy Korngut
June 27, 2008
My condolences and deepest sympathies, along with thoughts and prayers go out to the McGurk family.
(I'm an old grade school friend of Maureen)
Beverly Constant-Bromley
June 27, 2008
Words can not express the pain and sorrow I feel over the lose of a my friend Dennis. I will always remember the fond memories of him just showing up at the kitchen door when patroling the inlet. He looked out for everyone, a true angel.
Donald Mankow
June 27, 2008
I have known Dennis for 20 years, and although I didnt see him often he was simply a great person. I never really had the time to tell him that I really was very proud of his drive to graduate college, and become a police officer. His generous nature in giving his time with the PAL, and his efforts to spread holiday cheer just made me even prouder to say he was my friend. When I learned of his marriage to Oksana, I could see the happiness in his eyes. I know this is a devastating loss, but to find some bright spot, he died doing something he loved, with the love of his life. Though his loss is tragic, He is surely in heaven, with Oksana for all eternity. They are both in my prayers, as are their families, and my deepest sympathies are with them as well.
Tracy Baronowski
June 26, 2008
To the Mcgurk family and the Kerusenko, I want to express my sorrow in your time of loss and know that two wonderful people are now saftley home,being freinds with Dennis has always brought good memories and laughter,knowing him at a young age of 17 and to still have always wondered how he has been and once in awhile seeing him around he has always made me smile and laugh,Dennis will always be a part of my heart and his wife Oksana wil remain in our lifes forever until we can all be reunited as one again.Again my deepest sorrow to all who loved Dennis and Oksana.
A dear freind Tracy
Roderick Gaines Jr
June 26, 2008
To the McGurk Family,
My deepest sympathy in your loss. My God Bless you & help you through your time of greivance.
R. Gaines #384 A.C.P.D.
Jim Endres
June 26, 2008
On behalf of The First Tee of Greater Atlantic City, we extend our condolences to the McGurk and Kerusenko families. Office McGurk was one of the few people in this world who truly understood and saw the joy of helping others. His dedication to our junior golf program was just one of the many ways he tried to open the eyes and minds of today’s youth by showing them the different experiences this world has to offer. Always available, he never hesitated to offer his time and expertise. While we mourn his passing, it is up to all of us to follow his lead and continue his spirit of giving.
Denise Foster
June 26, 2008
I did not know this couple, but reading the story, my heart breaks for the devastated family members left behind. All that knew them felt them as giving and compassionate people. May you rest in peace in God's kindom. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Colleen P. Dobbins
June 26, 2008
To the McGurk family, my deepest sympathy for the loss of your son and daughter in law. Dennis installed our sprinkler system and took very good care of it. He was always available. He was a great friend. He always had time for conversation and
gave good advice. He helped me through some pretty difficult times. He was honarable and an excellent person and police officer. Most of all he love his family dearly and loved his wife with all his heart. God bless.
Rumyana & Stanimir
June 26, 2008
My deepest sympathy for the families of Dennis and Oksana. They were great people and even though we didn't have time to meet very often I still remember every single visit, phonecall. They were our first American friends, showed us a lot of love and respect. They will be terribly missed by all that had the luck to meet them.
Eileen & Jim Whitmore
June 26, 2008
We were extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Dennis and Oksana. We had only met them a few times at family functions, but we know what kind, generous and delightful people they were. Our sympathies go out to Tina, Maureen, Mr. and Mrs. McGurk, and Oksana's family.
Sue Adams, Ex. Dir. ARCH
June 25, 2008
Dennis appeared one day with mowers, trimmers, and a crew and came to the door of the Atlantic Riding Center for the Handicapped and said he would be by each week to cut our lawn.......a true ARCH angel. He then made sure evey spring that our sprinkler system was turned on and in the fall turned off. Many times his wife was there with him working side by side. It is with deep sorrow that we all grieve their passing. I believe the herd of former ARCH horses were close by to guide their way to heaven. They were very kind and giving people who left their mark on so many thankful people.
Annemarie(Finan) Hartman
June 25, 2008
Tina- I am praying for you and your family during this difficult time.xoxox
Marc
June 25, 2008
Dennis was one of my very best friends for over 20 years. He was an extremely passionate person, fully committed to his wife, his work and his flying. I'll miss the weekly telephone calls, which sometimes went for hours and usually ended with "When are we goin flying again?" As tragic as this is, I find some comfort in knowing that he died doing what he loved the most, with the person he loved the most.
Kammerman's Marina
June 25, 2008
We love you Dennis and Oksana! We will miss you forever.
From all your friends.....
John Campbell
June 25, 2008
To the McGurk Family,
My families prayers are with you,
God Bless
John Campbell
June 25, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Karol Escobar
June 25, 2008
Dennis and Oksana were my mentors growing up, they sparked my love for adventure and taught me to live life to the fullest and never look back, but most importantly they taught me how an act of kindness can change a person's life. I witness Dennis do random acts of kindness that not only changed many person's life, but also an entire community. The world is a better place because of them and everything they did.
May you now soar the heaves together! See you on the other side.
With all my love,
Karol Escobar
Miss Atlantic City 2002
Mark Swanson
June 25, 2008
On behalf of the New Jersey Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, we mourn the loss of one of our members, 2nd Lt Dennis McGurk. He was a pilot whom we all knew loved flying and loved talking with everyone about aircraft. Our condolences go out to the friends and family of the McGurks and to his colleagues at the Atlantic City Police Department. We have all lost a great friend.
JOHN CONNORS
June 25, 2008
TO THE McGURK FAMILY,
MY DEARESTAND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU ALL!!.
DENNIS WAS TAKEN AWAY SUDDENLY AND TRAGICALLY!!MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!!! LITTLE DENNIS McGURK WAS A GOOD KID GROWING UP IN VENTNOR.HE DID A HELL OF A JOB AS A MEMBER OF THE ATLANTIC CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT.
"REST IN PEACE DENNIS"
YOU WILL BE SADLY MISSED BY ALL!!
YOUR FRIEND ALWAYS CONNORS
Betty Mae Walls
June 25, 2008
Dear Dennis and Dorothy: We were so sorry to read of your sudden loss and pray for peace for both of you and for both families. All are in our daily love and prayers. John and Betty Mae Walls
The Bollinger Family
June 25, 2008
Words can not begin to express the grief we feel right now. Dennis was "all aces"-to use one of his endearing terms...He was a great man. We will miss his kindness, and his giving spirit. We will miss his smile and especially his friendship. We are fortunate to have had his friendship-to call him our friend. We know he is certainly in a better place and we pray for his family and the many friends he and Oksana have. They are together now, forever....May God bless them both.
Lynne (Jacoby) Donahue
June 25, 2008
My heartfelt sympathies on your loss.
Helen (Michael) Lowe
June 25, 2008
I never knew Dennis and Oksana, but reading of their tragic plane accident made me feel very sad. They were so young and had their whole lives ahead of them. I send my sympathy and wish comfort for all their families and warm memories. (I'm a native of Pleasantville.)
Joseph Nickels
June 25, 2008
Having never met Dennis Or Oksana, I am compelled to send my condolences to the entire family. I am however an old friend of Dennis' sisters who share his altruistic nature and Christian values, his life is a testament to his parents upbringing.
May they take solace knowing their son has changed lives and inspired others to live to the fullest.
Joel and Gloria Rosenzweig
June 25, 2008
We were saddened to hear about the un-timely and tragic death of Dennis. Many years ago, Dennis worked for us in the family restaurant we owned "Dear's Place". He is remembered as a very nice,polite, and fun guy and a very hard worker.
Our condolences to your family.
Joel & Gloria Rosenzweig
(formerly associated with Dear's Place, 9400 Atlantic Ave, Margate,NJ
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