Joseph Kirk Jr. Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joseph Kirk Jr. of Manasquan, New Jersey, born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, who passed away on February 2, 2025, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joseph Kirk Jr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph and Sara; and his pets, Duke, Kaycee and Jack.

He is survived by: his wife Kathy; his children, Susan, Karen (Frank) and Joe (Alison); his grandchildren, Ashley, Jenna Tulko, Jack, Ryan, Sarah Croce, Joseph and Sabrina Kirk; his sister Elizabeth Sidler; and his brother-in-law Robert Sidler. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Services will be private, but memorial contributions can be made in his honor to St. Jude online at stjude.org.or by mail at: 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jersey Shore Cremation Services

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February 4, 2025

Paul Adams wrote a sympathy message

“Kathy, Susan, Karen, Joe and Family, On behalf of my family, I would like to offer my sincerest condolences for your loss. Joe was a good hearted soul. Just seeing him would warm you up and put a smile on your face. He was one of my favorite people in the whole world. My family and I cherish all of the many memories we had with him. Often in life I am reminded of him by something he said, or by the way he said it. HE WILL BE MISSED. God bless Joe and may God bless all of you. Paul Adams”

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