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Joan KIRK Obituary

KIRK - Joan A., on 6/2/14.Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Loving daughter of the late James A. Phillips the former Queens County Democratic Leader and former NYC Councilman and the late Mary Phillips. Loving mother of Leo, Edward, John, Jeanine Kirk Marcello, andElizabeth Dublynn. Beloved mother-in-law of Patty, Joan, Michael, and Bill. Beloved grandmother of Tara, Michaela, Luke, Madison, John, and MaryElizabeth. Devoted sister-in-law of Mary Phillips. Loving sister of nine deceased siblings. Alsosurvived by many nieces and nephews. Reposing at Martin A. Gleason Funeral Home, 10-25 150th St. Whitestone, NY. Mass of Christian Burial Fri. 11:00am, St. Mel's RC Church. Interment St. John's Cemetery. Visiting Wed., & Thurs., 2-4 and 7-10pm

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Published by Newsday on Jun. 4, 2014.

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Liz Kirk Dublynn

August 24, 2014

Mom, you were such a kind and loving mother, a true role model for all of us.. Words can't express how deeply we miss your beautiful smiling face, your laughter and kind words of wisdom and so much more...we love you forever!! We are praying for you and dad and all of our loving family and friends in heaven..

Kseniya Rousseau

June 7, 2014

To my beloved family...I am so sorry to hear the sad news about Aunt Joan. I will carry her in my heart forever. I love you all. Kseniya

Joan A White Croslin

June 5, 2014

My aunt, my God mother, a special woman who will be forever missed but never ever forgotten. I am so blessed to have been named after you and have had you in my life. Thank you for all your stories and memories of my mother, your best friend in heaven, alive for the past 42 years. P.S. Give mom a hug for me!!

Veanne Gambino and Family

June 4, 2014

Always a smile and a kind word,never a complaint did we hear from "Aunt Joanie." Although you will be missed, you will never be forgotten. We'll carry lovely memories of you and your special ways in our heats.

June 4, 2014

May she rest in peace.
With sympathy
The Miranda Family

Madison

June 4, 2014

Grandma we love you so much and will miss you dearly we will never forget you we are so blessed that we were related to such an amazing women love you forever

Madison

June 4, 2014

Grandma we will all miss you so much we are all so blessed to have you in our lives you touched us all and we will never forget you I love you!

Tim Crowe

June 4, 2014

My sincere condolences to the Kirk family. Your Mom has been reunited with your Dad in Heaven. Rest in Peace!

Maureen Rousseau

June 4, 2014

To my dear cousins, I will forever hold your mom in my heart. She was a role model for me given the incredible impact she had on my life; I am blessed to have known her and will keep her spirit alive in every interaction. Love you all forever, Maureen

June 4, 2014

Very Sorry John about your Mom, I live in North Carolina now sorry I won't be able to make the Funeral, will say a prayer, Tom Reilly and Family

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