Calling Hours: 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Monday December 29 and Tuesday December 30, 2014
Mass: 9:45 am Wednesday December 31, 2014 at Annunciation Church, Crestwood
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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