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Ralph Kirk Obituary
Ralph W. Kirk, Jr., 43, of Jacksonville, FL and formerly of Cornwall, NY, passed away by a motorcycle accident on Saturday, October 11, 2008.
Ralph was raised and lived on Shore Drive, Beaver Dam Lake, Cornwall, NY all of his early life, until he entered basic training for the Navy in Orlando, FL.
He is survived by his son, James S. Kirk and James's mother, Christie of Jacksonville, FL. In New York, he is survived by his mother, Carol Kirk of New Windsor; his brother, Jim S. Kirk of Montgomery and many friends and relatives, too many to name. Ralph was predeceased by his father, Ralph, Sr., in September 1980.
Funeral arrangements to be held in Florida are incomplete.
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Lori Manis
April 8, 2014
Thinking of you a lot lately my sweet brother. I never thought that time would pass so quickly without you. You will always have a place in my heart. Love you Ralph
liv johnson
December 12, 2011
I miss you and our long quiet walks on the beach in the middle of the night, you cooking for me and all the other sweet things you did for me. you will always have a special place in my heart. today its your birthday , Happy Birthday RK! to your family I would like to tell them how sorry I'm for their loss, also let them know that you talked about your childhood and about them so many times,about your brother James , Ralph always got so emotional talking about you. he missed you all. thank for all the sweet memories! love! liv
Joey and Ashlee Dykes
October 28, 2008
Ralph was a great friend and even better person. May you rest in peace.
Annie McGuinness-Ferris
October 23, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss,I went to high school with Ralph and remember him fondly.Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Mimi Connour
October 21, 2008
James and Christie, I wanted to tell you both how sorry I am. I read the article on what happened but in not way put it together that this was your dad, James. I know loosing him was not your first choice but for him to be doing something he loved and must have felt at peace doing should hopefully offer some comfort. Take care and know we love you all. Mimi, Katy and Sierra
Sherri Lellek
October 20, 2008
Carol & Jim: Sorry to hear of the loss - It has been so long - My prayers are with you
Sherri Lellek
Pine Bush, NY
Pete Ackerly
October 20, 2008
Dear family of Ralph Kirk:
It saddens me greatly to hear of Ralph's passing. Ralph grew up with all of us from the CCHS class of 1983. I have many fond memories of playing Pop Warner football with Ralph. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Best wishes,
Pete Ackerly
Williamston Michigan,
formerly of Cornwall NY
Kelly, Brian, Parker, Carl and all the other Sargo gang
October 19, 2008
In just a blink of an eye you dear Ralph were gone. We all have such fond memories of you and our times together. May you rest in peace now.
October 18, 2008
Carol ,Jim . My condolences on the loss of your Son and brother.
Dave Mcmillan And family
Juliette Sherwood
October 18, 2008
The Kirk Family,
I heard about Ralph's passing and I just want to let you know how sorry I am. I wish I got to know him more. It's been such a long time since I've seen or talked to you but I want you to know I think about all of you often. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.
Juliette Sherwood
Joe Vanderessen
October 17, 2008
I was very surprised and very sad to hear of Ralph's passing.I hadn't seen or spoke with Ralph for many years, but we spent many early years growing up together.My thoughts go out to his son,his mother and brother Jim.
Michele
October 16, 2008
My Special Friend Ralph,
I deeply miss you and you will live on in my heart forever. Our times together will always be treasured.
~*~Michele~*~
David A. Diggle
October 16, 2008
We offer our condolences in your time of grief. Our love and hearts go out to the Kirk family. So many years have passed, but over time good memories shine through! They are everlasting as is the love for family and friends. Best to Carol and Jim. Dave and Lisa Diggle.
kevin miller
October 16, 2008
I was a good friend of ralph for 25 plus yrs we first met in orange park, fla along with adrian another one of ralph s close friends,he told me alot about his times growing up in new york and the good friends he had their,he will be very missed ,
SHIRLEY KIRK
October 16, 2008
FROM SHIRLEY KIRK AND FAMILY.OUR
SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO CAROL AND JIM KIRK ON THE LOSS OF THEIR LOVED ONE, RALPH JR. .
Gary Mangiaracina
October 16, 2008
Ralph and I along with the rest of the crew (YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE) grew up in a special time and very special place where boys could be boys. So many care free years no worries no fear just good fun with lots of laughs. Now all just memories I STILL DWELL ON THOSE DAYS AND JUST CHUCKLE. The news of his passing made very upset and I still cant belive it. Knowing Ralph I think he went out the way he would have wanted riding his motorcycle and jamming to his music. Its hard to express in words the loss of a good friend althought It's never goodbye but rather see you in the afterlife. REST IN PEACE BUDDY.
Mrs. Kirk and Jim, Our deepest sympathy and condolences are with you as you grieve.
Gary Mangiaracina
Samantha
Gary Jr.
& Mark
Laura Heed
October 15, 2008
Ralph was a friend back in High School. Great guy, he always was happy go luck. Sorry to hear of his passing. Thrive on the memories not the pain of today and tomorrow but the joy from the yesterdays.
Laura
Kathy Adams Tarolli
October 15, 2008
Carol, Jim and James,
Please accept our Deepest Sympathy. You are in our prayers.
Kathy Adams and Family
Adele Vanderessen
October 15, 2008
Carol & family
So sorry for your loss. I remember Ralph growing up in Beaver Dam Lake along with my son Joe and all the fun the boys had. Hope the good memories help you get through this difficult time.
Crystal K
October 15, 2008
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jill Schuster
October 15, 2008
My heart goes out to the Kirk family.I have known them for a long time and have not seen Ralph in many,many years.I am so sorry for your loss.
Georgette and Dave Huffman
October 15, 2008
Carol and family,
We're saddened to learn of Ralph's untimely death. Our prayers go out to you at this sad time.
Your cousin,
Denise & Doug Werntz
October 15, 2008
I cannot believe I'll never see you again...you were such a great friend Doug and I will miss you so much.
When I found out I was just packing some of little Dougs toys and found the flower you gave me to put on his bed at the hospital when he was in the NICU, I guess that was you saying bye to me....I will never forget you and I will love you forever.
Lori Seaman-Noller
October 15, 2008
Our hearts and prayers go out to the family you leave behind may you rest in eternal peace with your father by your side.
Lori, Curtis & the lil one Manis
October 15, 2008
Ralph!! Life just isn't the same without you. It never will be. You were always there when I needed you. I've been looking thru all of my pictures. We really did have a great time!! I'm gonna miss you always. It will be hard to go see DJs & go to music festivals without you!! I'm going to miss those cruel text messages you'd send me when you got to go to a music festival without us to tell us who is on & how much fun you're having. You would make me so jealous! Those were just mean!!! I feel as though you were given a 2nd chance in life so you could make sure that everyone you knew, knew how much you loved them. There is no doubt in my mind how much you love Curtis & I. & I know, that you know, the feeling is mutual. You were so excited about being Uncle Ralphie & making fun of me telling me how cute I'm gonna be with a 'big-ol belly'!! I was really hoping you'd rag on me for the 9 whole months!! In a sick sort of way I was really looking forward to it! I'm sure gonna miss our hour (or even 2 hour) long talks. You mean the world to me. You will always be in our hearts!!
April Gonzalez
October 15, 2008
Ralph, May you rest in peace and know you were loved by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. Love always, April and Ian
Melissa Giles
October 15, 2008
Many, many fun and loving memories of Ralph! My heart goes out to his family. This is a great loss we love you!
Valerie Bransol (McKiernan)
October 15, 2008
To the family of Ralph Kirk, I am so saddened by Ralphs untimly passing. My family lived in Beaver Dam Lake many years ago and knew the Kirk family. Although I haven't seen Ralph in many years I have many great memories of him and Beaver Dam. I will cherish the memories forever.
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