Obituaries
George T. Kirk, 84
George T. Kirk, 84, formerly of New York City, passed away on Thursday, July 3rd at his residence in Lancaster.
He was the husband of the late Patricia M. Neff Kirk, who passed away in 1989. Born in New York City, George was the son of the late George Hugh and Grace Simcock Kirk.
George had served as a lieutenant with the Fire Department of New York, retiring in 1977 after 27 years of service. His legacy continues to this day as 2 of his sons are currently serving with the Department.
Family was very important to him and he enjoyed spending time with them.
A World War II veteran of the US Army, George served in the Pacific Theater with the 874th Engineer Aviation Battalion, where he was decorated with the Purple Heart and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon.
He is survived by his 6 children: George T., Jr. married to Doreen Kirk of Staten Island, NY, Kathleen M. married to James J. Stuart of Bethpage, NY, Michael G. married to Donna Kirk of Brooklyn, NY, Patricia M. Hazel of Lancaster, Timothy G. married to Susan Kirk of Lititz, and Eileen M. married to Joseph Farrell of Locust Grove, GA; 14 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and his sister, Jane Ann Gillette of Lancaster. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Elizabeth Siegrist and Grace Vogeler, and his brother James H. Kirk.
Services will be held in New York City. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in George’s memory to New York Fire Dept. Burn Center Fund, 21 Asch Loop, Bronx, NY 10475 www.nyffburncenter.com. Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home and Chapel, Lititz 560-5100. To send an online condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com
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Reading the obituary I felt such pride in your fathers selfless giving of himself for his country and for others. I too am a burn victim so hold a special place in my heart for firefighters. Thank you George for you service and your purple heart. I know that you will be missed by viewing the large family left behind. But to the family – know, he will always be watching over you and one day, you will all be re-united. He will live on in your memories, stories and dreams until then. My prayers are with you.
Valerie R. Salsman
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Mark A. Sprague
Tim;
As all of us struggle with comforting thoughts and words to convey to you and your family, most of us know that there just isn’t anything that truly heals the spirit after such a great loss. Our parents are there for us from the time we are born. To lose them at any stage of our life, is devastating and creates a very personal crisis. While we all share similar images of our own parents, each person has their own unique relationship with their mothers and fathers, that no one else will ever fully understand. That’s what makes the loss of a parent so tragic and heartbreaking. Some of us have suffered the same kind of loss, but no one should ever pretend to know what you are feeling at a time like this. So I can only offer my deeply felt empathy for the place you find yourself now. I can hope that you don’t have to feel the pain for too long…and that special memories of your father will support a gentle healing of your heart.
Robyn Januscheski~
Tim, I am deeply saddened by your loss and will keep your family in my prayers.
CZ
