Michael D. Kerkhoff

One of the nicest people I knew growing up in Holyoke

My sincerest condolences to the family. I've know Mike since middle school and he was always one of the kindest, modest and friendliest people you'd ever meet. Such a surprise to hear the news when I had seen him just run the Holyoke St. Patrick's Road Race almost 2 weeks prior. So long old friend.

My sincere sympathies to Mike's family. Mike and I worked together at Friendly's in the Holyoke Mall when we were both a lot younger. He was a great guy who I would enjoy running into many times over the years and catching up on each others lives. He always had a smile.

We have known Michael since being neighbors at University Park Apts.He always had time for a chat on the street,and was a genuine great individual,who cared deeply about his family.He had a great work ethic,and loved the community he served.Our prayers to his family and friends.

Nikki
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your Uncle Mike

I went to school with Mike. He was a special person! I send my condolences to his family. He will be missed!

It is with great sadness that we read Michael´s obituary he was always a pleasure when he came into the kitchen to read the meter or into the restaurant to pick up a pizza or grinder. Always smiling, always friendly and always a delight may God have mercy on his soul and console you all Francis Pike owner operator

You couldn't find a more genuine, kind, caring, generous person. One day he saw Dee Services working in Holyoke and knowing my son works for them, he stopped by. He spoke to my son, then went to his boss to find out how my son was doing. Later that day, he drove by my house, and seeing me in the garden, stopped to tell me what nice things were said about my son. Mike will be sorely missed!

I just saw Michael at the road race! He was such a great guy and always went out his way to say hello, even while running up a hill. My condolences to his family and friends.

What a wonderful young man! Smart, kind, considerate, and friendly. A credit to his family and a remarkable young man who left us way too soon. My condolences and prayers go out to the Michael and the Kerkoff family.

George Cauley, Sr.

My deepest sympathy!! I was just talking with him at the Race. Grew up and went to school with him!!! Great guy! The world is a sadder place because he´s in Heaven now.

WHO WAS MICHAEL KERKHOFF? -
IF HE WAS YOUR FRIEND, YOU WERE A GOOD FRIEND.
IF YOU NEEDED ANYTHING, ALL YOU HAD TO DO WAS ASK HIM.
IF YOU WANTED TO GO TO WYCKOFF FOR BURGERS, JUST ASK HIM, HE WAS ALWAYS READY. IF OUR HEARTS ARE BROKEN TODAY, IT IS BECAUSE WE HAVE LOST A VERY SPECIAL PERSON.
MICHAEL, YOU HAVE LEFT AN EMPTY SPACE IN OUR AUXILIARY DIVISION AND A HOLE IN OUR LIVES. REST IN PEACE.

Deepest condolences on the passing of your brother Michael.
A donation was made in his name to Make a Wish.