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Michael John Stark

Michael John Stark obituary

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Proctor High School

FUNERAL HOME

Heintz Funeral Service Inc. - Herkimer Rd. Location

408 Herkimer Rd

Utica, New York

UPCOMING SERVICE

Celebration Of Life

Sep. 28, 2025

12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Polish Community Club

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Michael Stark Obituary

Michael John Stark, 48, of Yorkville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Wynn Hospital in Utica. Michael was born in New Hartford on January 13, 1977, the son of Michael and Mary Jo Stark. He was raised and educated in Utica and was a graduate of Proctor High School. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to a celebration of life on Sunday, September 28, 2025, from 12:00 noon until 4:00 pm at the Polish Community Club, 810 Columbia St., Utica. Arrangements are entrusted to Heintz Funeral Service, Inc., Utica

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Published by WKTV on Aug. 21, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Michael Stark

Sep

28

Celebration of Life

12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Polish Community Club

810 Columbia St., NY 13502

Funeral services provided by:

Heintz Funeral Service Inc. - Herkimer Rd. Location

408 Herkimer Rd, Utica, NY 13502

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Billy T.

5 hours ago

I still pick up my phone to call you, gone too soon.
Rest easy little brother, I love you and I'll see you after

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