Father David Kirk died in his sleep at Emmaus/Harlem amongst the homeless as he wanted.

The funeral service was held at St. Nicholas Cathedral, E. 97th Street, New York City where Fr. Igumen Joachim presided.

Father David was buried at the Cemetery of the Resurrection, Staten Island, New York. He was buried close to long time mentor Dorothy Day. Final blessings were given by Fr. Pat Mahoney and Father Pat McNulty of Madonna House.

OBITUARY

New York Times, 6/4/07

Orthodox Church of America, 6/4/07

REMEMBRANCES

Share your memories of Father David Kirk. Send to kabarrell@gmail.com

Father David Kirk RIP, Fr. Patrick McNulty

David Kirk – Remembering a Friend, Matthew Domer

My Relationship With Fr. David, Ren Marro

Remembering Father David Kirk, Fr. John Garvey