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Michael Kirk Obituary
Michael James Kirk, 72, retired NYPD, of Yonkers, NY, died on December 26, 2014. He was born to John and Anastasia (McBride) Kirk in the Bronx, New York. He was married to the love of his life, the late Ruth Elaine (Haff), for 37 years. Mike is survived by his daughter Kathryn (John) Heetderks, son Michael (Kerry Pyrch) Kirk, brothers John (Jeanne) Kirk and Matthew (Carol) Kirk, sisters Patricia Kirk, Mary (Stephen) Setteducati, Anne Riley, his three granddaughters, and many nieces, nephews and extended family. He was predeceased by his brother Joseph. Mike was a loving father, husband, grandfather, brother and friend to all. Mike proudly served as a member of the New York City Police Department, where he retired as a Lieutenant, the New Jersey Institute of Technology, where he served as Chief of Police, and the United States Navy, Coast Guard and Army Reserves. He loved his time at St. Brendan's School and Cardinal Hayes High School, where he met many devoted friends. He was known for his generous heart, his dedication to his friends and family, his stories, his laughter, and his love for a "hot meal" and getting a good deal. A special thank you to the ALS Society of Westchester County and the United States Office of Veterans Affairs for their diligent care and support. Calling Hours at the Fred H. McGrath & Son Funeral Home, Bronxville between the hours of 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm Monday and Tuesday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Annunciation Church in Yonkers on Wednesday, December 31st at 9:45am. Burial will immediately follow at Northport Rural Cemetery.
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for Michael Kirk
Margaret Gates
January 12, 2015
Greetings from all your Hagan cousins in Ireland. We were sorry to hear of the death of Mike on Boxing Day..We have lovely memories of his visits to Ireland to see his aunts May Hagan, Bridie Begley and Eileen Fay, all sisters of his father John. He was fun to be with and enjoyed taking us to the park in Dungannon. We know he is in a better place now resting in peace. Love from your Hagan cousins Margaret (Gates), John, Bernie (Mulgrew), Marie (McGirr) Paul.
Clare Cosgrove-Andrews
January 2, 2015
Please accept my condolences.
Raymond Kozma
December 31, 2014
My condolences and prayers for all of you at this time of deep loss.
Dolores & George Vaillancourt
December 30, 2014
We are sorry for your loss and our deepest condolences to the Kirt family
Kevin Gallagher
December 30, 2014
Up Hayes and all its loyal men, Fidelis ad mortem and Semper paratus!
John and Margaret King
December 29, 2014
Sincere condolences on the passing of my cousin Michael Kirk. May he rest in peace.
Rose McBride O'Malley
December 29, 2014
My heartfelt condolences on the loss of Michael, a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and cousin. I will hold on to the warm memories of our childhood in the Bronx and with the McBride/Kirk cousins. Rest in Peace dear cousin.
John Pisani
December 29, 2014
All our sympathy in the loss of a devoted family man and friend. Such a good man with such a great sense of humor. We will miss him terribly. He was my best friend from our first year at St. Brendan's and working summers at the Bronx Zoo. What terrific times we had. Rest in peace my friend.
Janice & Charlie Vanek
December 29, 2014
Our day with Mike a few months ago meant so much to us and we hope to him too. He will be missed and our deepest sympathy to his family who were taking such good care of him.
Joan and Pat Cusanelli
December 29, 2014
Kathryn, Michael and all the Kirks, we are thinking about all of you and praying for you. He was a wonderful, wonderful man. Lots of love,
Eileen Fitzsimmons
December 29, 2014
Mike will surely be missed!! I will pray for the Kirk family.
Dinucha A.
December 29, 2014
My condolences to the entire Kirk family. Though I did not met Micheal who sounds like an honrable wonderful man indeed, I do strongly relate to the loose of a loved one and its impact on a family. I have come to know and love one member of the Kirks. And so, I wish all your family (have "Sebre") find strentgh and compassion in this difficult that is so real. I share with you what i once was told "a loose of a loved one brings a heartache that no one can heal. But the loving memories made is one that no one can steal".
Christine Quaid
December 28, 2014
Our deepest condolences to the Kirk family.
Erin Fitzsimmons-Scott
December 28, 2014
Sorry for the loss, my dad always referred to him as Mikie Kirk
Roe Goffredo
December 28, 2014
My He Rest In Eternal Peace
Judith O'Loughlin
December 28, 2014
Sending my deepest condolences to the Kirk family. I have known niece Gina for more than 20 years and have admired the family. I had never met Michael, what a special man. So very sorry for your loss. He gave to his family and community the best of himself.
Ellen Moyer
December 28, 2014
Prayers for comfort and peace during this time.
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