Matthew David Quirk (Matty Boy) , 69, of Hyde Park, died on Monday, January 16, 2023, at home with his family by his side.

Born, November 19, 1953, in Montour Falls, NY, he was the son of the late William Fredrick Quirk and Carolyn Franzese Quirk.

Matt graduated from FD Roosevelt in Hyde Park, NY. He was an avid sports enthusiast, who relished in his time he spent playing sports in high school with many of his good friends. He played Varsity Football, Varsity Basketball, Long distance running and Track (where he held the record for one mile run). He is currently a lifetime member of the Pirate Canoe Club.

He owned and operated Quirk Trucking, making friends with many of those who he helped for many years. His beautiful smile and baby blue eyes were well known across three counties as he drove his yellow and blue Kenworth dump truck throughout the area, until his illness forced him to slow down.

He is survived by his son Justin Quirk, four siblings, Mark Quirk, Lynn Doyle and partner Tim Dalbo, Tammy Quirk, and Patricia Lysenko and husband Dean.

He is also survived by his nieces and nephews which he shared a special bond with; Melissa Doris, Jeremiah Quirk, Daniel Doyle, Samantha Hover, William Doyle, and Billy Lysenko.

Calling hours will be from 2 to 4PM, and 7 to 9 PM, on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Sweet's Funeral Home, 4365 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12538.

A Funeral Service will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, January 20, 2023 at Sweet's Funeral Home, 4365 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12538.

Burial will follow at Union Cemetery, Hyde Park, NY.

Matthew's family respectfully requests memorial donations to Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation, 80 Washington Street, Suite 204, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Rte. 9, Hyde Park.

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