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Sunday, March 22, 2015

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Kelly Reilly posted a condolence

Thursday, January 22, 2015

It's been a tough year, but we are staying positive. Val looks for butterflies which remind her of you, Mike. The beautiful cards she receives in your memory she cherishes as if messages directly from heaven. I actually feel your spirit at peace and hope you are smiling.. Val and mom and dad are close and the "New guy" Jeremy seems to have stolen your daughters heart.. I think you would approve, he is a good man. I just want to say you are remembered and missed. Prayers for continued peace and serenity for all of us. On this one year .. may we all remember the "Good".. and continue to Love.

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Kelly Reilly posted a condolence

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Mike was a very "active" child, his Mom would tell stories about him chasing frogs and snakes, and her chasing him. , Val and him shared a deep love for dogs, his favorite was a boxer named " Cupcake"... Her favorite is now Augie, and RIP Angel. Now we know where Val got her love for animals. Mike was very proud of his college education, he excelled in things like electronics and was highly intelligent. He was so at awe of his Dad and his accomplishments. Mike worked more than 20 years at the U S Postal Service General Mail facility in Eatontown, NJ. Although he "grumbled" about the job, and the people, he also made some good friends too. Mike lit up when he was teaching , when someone was in need of an "education " he would accommodate.. He always wanted to teach Val about the car, how to change her own oil.. about finances and credit ... He had he had his close buddies like Joe, Bruce, Ronnie, Dr. Stan. . When Val came along, he fell in love.. and spent all his time teaching her and showing her his view of the world. They would be in the garage or the back yard .. looking at the stars, according to mike, she had to have a telescope, ( at 3)???.. .. a microscope at 2.?? . and a Barbie car at 4.... Mike was a romantic too, he wrote cards, and bought flowers and professed love.. he was married twice.. .. When Mike found out he was going to be a DAD.. he was very surprised.. Mike was shocked to say the least, .. but the pride he showed when he told his parents they would be grandparents. was written all over his face.... mom started knitting soon after.. Mike changed Vals first diaper, he was a hands on Dad.. and was deeply committed to her. The ladies in the condo complex, use to joke about him and his friend Bruce... being Mr. Moms.... before it was in fashion. Mike relived parts of his childhood through Val, and had to take her to Disney in a limo.. pictures with goofy, in the boats,... its a small world.. and a stuffed animal from every place they stopped.. Mike would do day trips with her and her friends, many times being the only Dad because he worked a shift. , one time he had 2 tons of top soil delivered and let her play in the dirt.. it took two days to scrub her clean.. but "that's what being a kid is about" he said .. He was having just as much fun as she was. He rode Val on the front end loader in the back yard for hrs. I remember him getting poision ivy.. All over.. but protecting val so she did not get it.. There were many wonderful vacations, events and memories... He insisted on a tire swing, and climbed up so high. EVEN THOUGH HE WAS AFRAID OF HEIGHTS. He could have a way.. that little grin you can see in some of the pictures. ...when he was happy, it was all over his face.. . and could he dance.. oh yes.. he could dance.. It's important in times of sadness, and grief to try and capture the "good"...and although it may be hard to say good bye, its those times.. and there were many.. many fun good times, especially with family. At Val's 16th Birthday, Mike and Marcia came and Val lit one of her candles and thanked her dad for teaching her how to cook...She defiantly got her love of cooking from her Dad, and maybe some from Gramma too. . and today, she really loves to cook and create in the kitchen. Mike was a son, a father, a friend, a brother, cousin, postal worker, neighbor and a husband, he was a man, a human. Some of us are better at our lives, and living then others, but in the end.. none of us should judge each other, God only knows the beginning, the middle, and the end of our lives. Who we will touch and who we will hurt, who we will help, and who we will love. We can only hope that we live our lives in victory, peace, forgiveness and love, leaving just one speck of good... hoping that one speck grows multiplies and lives in the next generation. Mike believed in heaven and sometimes lived a hell, , and he confessed his pain and love for God., he struggled and he gnashed his teeth, with a dreadful disease, but.. Being a Christian means that you do not have to pay for your eternal salvation with money, or good deeds. ., it was already paid for just by your confession, and I know that Mike received that gift many years ago.. . Rest in peace Mike Kirchner, you came into this world in love, and that love will continue for generations .. beyond our wildest imaginations. Thank you for coming into our lives, and blessing us, your legacy, your charm and wit, will live on. Forgive us our sins, dear Father as we forgive others who trespass against us. No matter what "Religion" we are taught to believe each human being is a gift to this world, to our family. Mike Kirchner will continue to live through the daughter he leaves behind. May she touch lives and do good.... UNTIL WE SEE YOU AGAIN MIKE... NOW YOU CAN REST IN PEACE.. and dance on the streets of gold in heaven.

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Bruce Balbach posted a condolence

Monday, January 27, 2014

Although we lost touch over the years, I am remembering the many good times we shared, and I am looking forward to spending eternity with you in the arms of our loving Savior. We mourn, yet we rejoice, because of the hope we have in Jesus.

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Sheila Humphries posted a condolence

Saturday, January 25, 2014

I love Joanne like a sister. I have heard stories that have made me laugh and that have made me cry. From the stories that I have heard, Michael is sure to add a sparkle to the spirit world as he did in this one. I know he was blessed with a sister, brother-in-law, parents and ex-wife-Marsha that loved him unconditionally. May he rest in peace.

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Angela Joseph posted a condolence

Friday, January 24, 2014

I'm so sorry to hear of Michael's passing. May you all find some peace in knowing you've done all you could to ease his pain. My wish for you is that you find the strength to get through this difficult time. Angela Joseph

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Alfred Joseph posted a condolence

Friday, January 24, 2014

Mike, As we tried to comfort you these past six months you would do things that made me smile such as saving your apple pie for me when I came to visit, or guarding a muffin that Joanne had given you. On most days you asked me if there was anything you could do for me. I know how much you enjoyed our late night talks, back scratches and stretching sessions. The one thing I will carry with me forever is one morning before a procedure in St Peter's your mother and I were in the operating room and you turned to me and said Al I'm a better person for having known you. As I write this now I'm crying at the computer. I want to leave you with this quote: expect to pass through this world but once; any good thing therefore I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now; let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again. I hope I was able to ease your pain and provide you some comfort. Your loving brother-in-law, Al

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MICHAEL R. KIRCHNER

1964 - 2014

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