Kirk J. Kopetsky, age 65, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life with family by his side on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.

Kirk was born on August 26, 1956 in Manitowoc to Jacqueline (Konkel) Kopetsky and the late James F. Kopetsky.  He graduated from Lincoln High School and later went on to complete his education at Lakeshore Technical College.  Kirk had worked as a machinist at Manitowoc Engineering, Omega Machine Shop, and completed his career working side-by-side with his boss and friend, Rick Pietroske.  Throughout his life, Kirk enjoyed fishing, cycling, and above all, spending time with his family.  He was a man of faith and was active at St. Francis of Assisi where he was a member.  Kirk was a very kind-hearted, generous, and loving person.  In that spirit, he devoted the last several years of his life to living with and caring for his mother during her time of need.  In addition to his mother, Kirk had also cared for numerous friends who had fallen on hard times.

Survivors include Kirk's mother, Jackie; two brothers, Kerry Kopetsky and Kent (Linda) Kopetsky; three nephews, Brad (Mitra) Kopetsky, Tyler (Jess) Kopetsky, and Nic (Tia) Kopetsky; four great nieces, Kylee, Ava, Mya, and Eliah; also other relatives and friends.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 21, 2022 at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, 1114 South 21 ^st Street, Manitowoc.  The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Doug LeCaptain with burial to follow at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Manitowoc.  A luncheon for family and friends will then be held at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center located on the south property of the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home.  Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel.  The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11 a.m.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com

Kirk's family would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to Joan and Ron Pratt for all of the care and friendship they provided to both Kirk and his family.  Also, special thanks to the CCU and ICU staffs at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center and Froedtert Health for the care they provided.  Last, but certainly not least, Kirk's family would like to acknowledge and thank Kirk's nephew, Brad, for the countless hours spent by Kirk's bedside during his final days, and making sure that Kirk was not alone.

Considering Kirk's charitable nature, the family requests memorials in lieu of flowers which will be used to benefit organizations that were important to Kirk.

The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11 ^th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.