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JOHN KIRK Obituary
Jack was retired from the United Brotherhood of Car-penters Local 1823. Msgr. Bonner class of 1962. Jack's favorite pastime was Sky-diving, making his first jump August 27, 1977. His love for the sport quickly spread to BASE jumping becoming the 177th person in the world to complete this milestone on September 5th 1987. He was also the 86th person in the world to do so at night, achieving this on July 24,1994 at 3:30 A.M. Jack was also a Tandem instructor who exposed countless numbers of people to the sport. His love was infectious and will be carried on by everyone he has touched over the years, espec-ially his grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass Monday 11:00 A.M. at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, School Lane and Foss Ave., Drexel Hill, PA 19026 and to his Visitation Sunday Evening from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the LOGAN FUNERAL HOME, 57 South Eagle Rd., Havertown, PA 19083. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation to the charity of your liking in Jack's honor.
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ME & JACK!
Connie Edinger
June 5, 2013
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF JACK'S PASSING! He was a great man and I was happy to have him be my tandem master and lead me on my first jump!
September 11, 2012
Miss you!! Days like today with the weather so beautiful nice fall breeze and windows are open .Hoping you just walked up the driveway and called in to see if we were home. Miss that voice!xoxo
JERRY HUTCHEON
August 20, 2012
JACK WHAT A LOSE FOR PEOPLE WHO LIKE TO HEAR YOUR LAUGH! I FIRST WORKED WITH JACK AT WEST PHILLY HIGH IN 1970 FOR APEX CARPET. HE WAS A CLASS GUY ,MAY GOD GIVE HIM A ROOM THAT'S FILLED WITH LOVE AND JOY , NO FURNITURE...
Connie Sheerin
July 14, 2012
Jane and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Jack in high school and we kept in touch through most of the seventies. He even tried to convince me that I would love sky-diving. I told him I would enjoy it through his experiences. We lost touch but I never forgot Jack's warmth and twinkling eyes that said so much about him. He was a favorite friend and I was so sad to hear of his passing. I was so thrilled to see all he had done with sky-diving and how he shared it with so many people. I know he must have been an excellent husband, a wonderful father and a very loving grandfather. If heaven has sky-diving I am sure Jack must have already pulled the ripcord. He will always have a warm spot in my heart. God bless all of you for your loss.
Joe and Jean Wagner
July 14, 2012
Jane just found out about Jack. Jean and I are sorry for your loss. We will keep Jack you and your family in our prayers.
Rebecca Jolene Mock
July 12, 2012
Heard great things about you, God speed to your family, the men you raised will carry on your loyalty.
PK Kline
July 11, 2012
Jane and family we are so very sorry for your loss. We have had the honor and the privilege of calling Jack a friend for 29 years and our hearts just break at the thought of saying goodbye. Jack was truly a wonderful and special man who is greatly missed and will never be forgotten. May your memories of Jack help to heal your souls. Blue Skies dear friend....PK and Dave Kline
Bernadette Noel
July 10, 2012
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
The Gouvas Family
July 10, 2012
I have only met Jack a handful of times but I learned so much at his visitation Sunday night just from talking with family and friends and seeing his photos and videos. He is the epitome of "carpe diem" and being your best self. May we all be inspired by his life and legacy.
July 9, 2012
Jim and Teri So sorry for your loss He was loved as you can see from all these beautiful messages.May the angels get him HOME safely love ya both Dottie
Craig & Christa Healy
July 9, 2012
Jack was the rarest of men. A true example of a life well led. He had a huge heart and he was generous with it. Jack always left everyone and everything he touched better than it was… Our hearts are with the entire Kirk family – we love you!
Joe and Marie Seiler
July 8, 2012
To our Dear Friend Jack, who had those twinkling eyes and that friendly smile. Lived around the corner during those St. Bernadette and Bonner years, friends for over 50 years. My brothers and sisters knew you since those young years and my Mom and Dad always asked "How's Kirkie doing?". They always remebered how you helped out when they were fixing up their house on Kenwood. That was you, always helping our - never turning down a freind. You will be missed by so many, Love, Marie and Joe Seiler
"The ones we love are never gone, they live within our hearts and found a place in heaven" God Bless you Jack.
Rick Bryan
July 8, 2012
Dear Jane,
Jack was a true friend from 1st grade on. We worked in Local 1823 together. We will miss the two of you visiting us in Florida on your way to and from the Keys. We will never forget you or Jack. You Jane will always be in our thoughts and prayers. Our Open door is still open. Love, Hope and Rick
Bobbie Getz
July 8, 2012
Jane, family and friends. May your hearts heal in time and may you have the strength to get thru this sad time. He may have been taken from us too soon, but his memory will be forever in my heart. God bless.
July 7, 2012
Rest in peace old friend.
Gary Beckman
July 7, 2012
Goodbye my friend.I'll be thinking of you at the H-cat breakfasts and when we play golf against the "8th graders". I'll miss your great smile and warm personality. Rest in Peace Jack. You were a very good man and a great buddy. You will be missed by all.
Joe and Diana Lucia
July 7, 2012
Our deepest sympathy
Alicia & Peter Hughes
July 7, 2012
Jane,
God bless you and help you through this sad time. I will always remember his smile -- grin! From looking at the picture, he really did not change much over the years, still that same boyish look. Peter has so many fond memories from their childhood, he laughs when he tells some of those stories of his Hellcat buddy. Our prayers and our thoughts are with you.
Alicia and Peter
Joyce & Bill Smith
July 6, 2012
We never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love. Jack was a wonderful man and we were blessed to be able to call him family. He had the biggest heart and we will miss him very much. May the sorrow you feel in your hearts lighten by the love that surrounds you. Love, Bill & Joyce
denny dunph dunphy
July 6, 2012
our hearts are heavy but our thoughts are smiling like yours jack we will miss you always. love the dunphy family
Mike McNamara
July 6, 2012
A great guy. Mike McNamara.
Jerry Irwin
July 6, 2012
fly free my friend,you will be missed. RIP
July 6, 2012
Dear Jane and Family, Ross and I cannot express our grief for you, and everyone who knew Jack. He was a great guy and I am privileged to call him a friend for so many years. Life is just too short. All of our love. sue and ross.
janet & Fred Lundquist
July 6, 2012
Dear Jane, and all of Jack's loving family,
Words are simply inadequate in expressing this sorrow for your loss. Please know that we truly share your grief as we know and loved Jack as one of the kindest souls on earth. It was an honor and privilege to be one of his friends and I cherish every memory of him. I pray that your memories of Jack will be the medicine to heal your heart and soothe your soul. May he always bring a smile to you as you remember him, and live on in your heart forever.
In peace and love,
The Leonards will miss him!
Jeff Leonard
July 6, 2012
We are so very sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed when Jack came in to shoot the breeze or pick up something for one of his boys. He was never short on smiles and laughter. We have known Jack and the Kirk boys for a very long time and our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone touched by his passing.
Diane Stevenson
July 6, 2012
Kirk family, So sorry for your loss...Jack was such a great person to be around. His kindness and love for his family was infectious. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. My heart goes out to his loved ones.
Jackie - Spring 2001
John Rusenko
July 6, 2012
Dear Jane & Family:
I can only imagine how difficult this has been for you and Jack's family. Our hearts go out to you and your family. Jack was just too young, to have to passed so soon. It's such an incredible loss. I know Jack treasured your caring and loving attention during his illness, because he told me so - often. Jack was an extraordinary person to many. All his life he worked very hard, paying special attention to “details”, whether it was carpentry work, installing flooring, jumping, building friendships, or being a wonderful husband. I will miss Jack greatly, but will reflect upon my fond memories of him often.
Finally, “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal”. - Irish Headstone
Tricia Eberhardt
July 5, 2012
We love you Uncle Jack. What a beautiful life you led. I will miss you dearly. Thank you for everything.
Love, Tricia, Steve & Mac, Ben and Grace
Debbie Dumproff
July 5, 2012
Dear Jane and family,
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your Jack. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With love, Ed,Debbie,Nick,Brittany and Aunt Margaret.
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