Timothy J. Dirk, 53, a resident of Syracuse Ave in Oswego, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018, at his home, after a long illness

Tim was born in Liverpool, the son of the late Freeman and Patricia (Morrow) Dirk. He had lived in Oswego since 2005.

He was a graduate of Liverpool High School, where he participated in several sports.

He had been employed with the Carpenters Local #277, on many area construction projects. He had previously worked at the Carrier Corp., and at Joey's Diner in Syracuse.

Tim was a member of the Oswego Church of Christ, where he served as a Song Leader.

He was a fan of the New York Yankees, the New York Giants, and the Syracuse Orange basketball team. He also enjoyed snowmobiling, golf, fishing, and hunting.

He is survived by his wife, Mary (Alton) Dirk of Oswego; his son Timothy Dirk of East Syracuse; two brothers, Kevin (Yvonne) Dirk of Harrisburg, NC, and Gary Dirk of Bowling Green, FL; three sisters, Sandy (John) O'Dwyer of Liverpool, Pamela (John) Dienhoffer of Liverpool, and Lisa (Robert) Cussen of Liverpool; his step-mother, Joanne Bracy-Dirk of New Haven, two stepbrothers, Ron (Vickey) Bracy of New Haven and Kenneth (Janice) Bracy of New Haven; 13 nieces and nephews; and 5 great-nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Rebecca Danner.

He was predeceased by a brother and sister-in-law, James and Wendy Dirk.

Funeral services will be held at 11am Thursday, at the Oswego Church of Christ on Rt. 481.

Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery.

Calling hours will be held from 2-4 and 6-8pm Wednesday, at the Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home.

A lunch will be provided at the church following cemetery services.

Contributions can be made to the Friends of Oswego County Hospice.