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Michael P. Quirk

Michael Quirk Obituary

January 22, 2012 Michael P. Quirk, 67, of Chittenango, passed away peacefully Sunday with his family by his side at Upstate University Hospital. He was a resident of Chittenango for over 35 years. Michael was born in New York City on February 2, 1944. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in environmental science from State University of New York. He then began working as an environmental scientist for several local engineering firms. Following his retirement he started his own company, Q.E.S. Inc. (Quality Environmental & Safety Services), where Michael created several safety manuals, along with being a published author for safety articles. He was also a guest speaker at several universities. When he wasn't keeping companies safe, he enjoyed working with students from the local schools as a substitute teacher and tutor. In Chittenango he was a prominent member of the Planning Board for 30 years. Michael was predeceased by his parents, Michael and Elizabeth Quirk, along with his brother, Thomas, and sister, Daneen. Michael is survived by his wife of 45 years, Patricia (Cooper) of Chittenango; his children, Mary Ruthven and (Paul Colagiovanni) of Cicero, Kelli Handzel and Michael Quirk of Chittenango; his grandchildren, Stephen Handzel of Orchard Park, Brittanne and Anthony Handzel of Chittenango, Kasey Ruthven, Matthew and Paulie Colagiovanni of Cicero; a brother, James and (Cirila) Quirk of North Carolina and Laura Guigliano, along with her children, Michael and Lauren (Russell) Prevost, all of Patterson, NY and several other nieces and nephews. The family welcomes everyone to help celebrate his life of Friday, January 27, 2012, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the G.F. Zimmer Funeral Home, 702 Legion Drive, Chittenango. A memorial funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Patrick's Church, Chittenango. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Chittenango. Friends are then welcomed to join the family for a reception to follow at Delphia's Restaurant in Chittenango. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to be made to the Village of Chittenango's Trail and Creek Walk, 222 Genesee St., Chittenango, NY 13037. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the very caring staff at Upstate University Hospital. He was greatly loved and will be missed. G.F. ZIMMER F.H. CHITTENANGO 687-3366

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Published by Syracuse Post Standard from Jan. 26 to Jan. 27, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Quirk

16 Entries

Hugh Carbine

July 7, 2020

I am so sorry to have read just today (7/7/2020) that Mike passed away in 2012. Mike was a great guy. I liked him a lot. I was a young man on my first job selling Laboratory supplies & equipment in upstate NY, & I met Mike when he worked at an Engineering firm doing the environmental lab analysis. Mike was just one of those people who I recognized as someone who was always 'real'... real attentive... real polite....real honest....real sense of humor....yet capable of being real serious...& real competent.....a true blue person with a lot of integrity & caring mixed together. Mike was the kind of guy that (as the Irish would say) 'called a spade a spade'. As we got to know each other, he called them as he saw them. It was refreshingly so familiar of a characteristic to me (growing up in 3 generation under one roof Irish family) that being away from home & on my own in my first apartment didn't seem so far away. I'm thinking of something he said right now, & it's making me chuckle. He enjoyed 'the stage' & 'an audience' & could do so with a straight face. I'm semi retired now, & found my old address book, & looked through it nostalgically. I saw Mike's name, & thought I'd try to track him down. If I could, I thought I'd call, & get him to laugh that memorable hearty laugh of his (one way or another....hopefully finding a path through the formalities to needle him). Mike had such a hearty, real laugh. Patricia, I met you once or twice. I met Mike ~1978, & left the area in 1981(when I met my wife (Nancy) at a friends wedding (& realized that she was the 'one' for me). My fondest wishes go out to all of the friends & family; & my apologies for not staying in touch. Our house# is 215-576-5233. God Bless all. Hugh Carbine

Douglas Rainbow

January 20, 2020

people who visited and joined the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum, may have forgotten that Mike was there at the beginning and was on the original board of directors. Mike added much to our start up and success.

January 28, 2012

Pat, I am so sorry for your loss. I found out only last night. For those who read this it is important for me to say how much influence Mike had at the being stages of the Canal Museum.(original board member).My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. DRR

Hayley Kairewich

January 28, 2012

Kelli, Anthony, Brittanne and the rest of the Quirk family,
We are very sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Matt Dunn

January 27, 2012

While it's been many years since I've been around the Quirk family, I will always cherish many fond memories of my childhood, which Mike was significantly a part of. We all lost a very good man, my heart goes out to the Quirk family.

January 27, 2012

Dear Pat, Mary, Kelli, & Michael,
Bob & I were so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was one of the nicest people we've ever met, a good neighbor, a man with a wonderful sense of humor and a great friend to many. He will be missed.
May God be with him and all your family,

Patty and Bob Saltzman, Chittenango

TJ Panas

January 27, 2012

You are all in our thoughts and prayers. I am sorry that I could not be there in person.

Peter Koval

January 27, 2012

Pat & to All the Quirk Family : I am so sorry and sadden to learn of Mike's passing. As a person that always lite up the room or got the conversation rolling, Mike will be missed by so many.

On behalf of all of those at O'Brien & Gere who worked and befriended Mike, please accept our sympathies and we hope that family, friends and the good memories and good works of Mike will help you during this difficult time.

Pete Koval
Human Resources
O'Brien & Gere

January 26, 2012

Mr. Quirk will be missed by so many. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time. Our care and concern, the Denney Family

Ray Snyder

January 26, 2012

I am very sorry to hear of Mikes passing. I will always remember all the good times we had as fellow village employees, and all the laughs we shared. He will be greatly missed.

Jenn Lawless

January 26, 2012

"Dear Pat, and Family,

I am so very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I have known Mike since the 80's and have worked with him in the area of safety and health. I was an officer for Central NY ASSE with Mike and he was not only an inspiration but a great guy of fabulous humor. He always made me laugh. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I called his cell phone before the holidays just to touch base and say hello. I will truly miss him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers." Jenn Lawless (CNY ASSE)

Curtis Dixie Tobin

January 26, 2012

Pat & Family
We are so sorry to hear about Mike. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family
Always
Curt & Dixie Tobin

Kathee Bailey

January 26, 2012

Pat and Family, Greg and I are so sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts and prayers will be with you. We hope all your wonderful family memories will comfort you in the days ahead.

Ann Marie Brennan

January 26, 2012

Pat...We are so sorry to hear of your husband's passing.....He is now at peace. We miss you!!! Cory & Ann Marie at Paychex

David Glover

January 26, 2012

Pat, Mary, Kelli & Michael,
I am very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was a great neighbor and friend and I will always have the fondest memories of him.
David

Janice (McMorris) Cifelli

January 26, 2012

To Kelli and her family,

I am very sorry for your loss. I know you have many happy memories that you will always hold close to your heart. May they help to sustain you through this difficult time. Please accept my condolences.

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