Joseph Patrick Kirwan's obituary , Passed away on September 30, 2025 in Novi, Michigan

Joseph Patrick Kirwan

February 23, 1944 - September 30, 2025 (81 years old)

Novi, Michigan

Joseph Patrick Kirwan's obituary , Passed away on September 30, 2025 in Novi, Michigan

Funeral arrangement under the care of
O'Brien-Sullivan Funeral Homes

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Joseph Patrick Kirwan

February 23, 1944 - September 30, 2025 (81 years old)

Novi, Michigan

Joseph Patrick Kirwan Obituary

We are sad to announce that on September 30, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Joseph Patrick Kirwan (Novi, Michigan). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Dr. C. J. Kirwan and Josephine Kirwan (Doyle); and his siblings, John Kirwan (Helen) and Jean Pinkelman (Frank). He is survived by: his wife Mary Ellen (Brady); his children, John Fitzpatrick (Marge), Michael Fitzpatrick, Mary Pat Stephenson (Scott) and Katie Prescott (Richard); his grandchildren, Aidan, Mary Kelly, Brigid, Griffin, Clare, Meghan, Micky and Patty; and his pet Patrick. He is also survived by many in-laws.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 10th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the O'Brien Sullivan Funeral Home (41555 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI 48375). A rosary will be held on Friday, October 10th 2025 at 7:00 PM at the same location. A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, October 11th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the St. James Catholic Church (46325 W 10 Mile Rd, Novi, MI 48374).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joe's honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital http://www.stjude.org. or the Capuchin Soup Kitchen.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
O'Brien-Sullivan Funeral Homes



Fri

Oct 10

Visitation

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

O'Brien Sullivan Funeral Home
41555 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI 48375

Fri

Oct 10

Rosary

7:00 PM

O'Brien Sullivan Funeral Home
41555 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI 48375

Sat

Oct 11

Funeral Mass

10:30 AM

St. James Catholic Church
46325 W 10 Mile Rd, Novi, MI 48374

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