May 14, 1955 – October 8, 2021
Kirk was born on May 14, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois to James and Mary Louise Hansen. Kirk had a positive personality a passion for family, friends, and living life to the fullest.
Kirk proudly graduated from Carl Sandburg High School, Indiana University School of Business, and a MBA from Keller School of Business. Kirk enjoyed a prosperous financial career as Executive Vice President, and CFO/COO of a multi-bank Chicago based holding company, President of a Chicago private investment management firm, First Vice President & Trust Investments at SunTrust South Florida, and Vice President Wealth Management at Northern Trust for over 20 years.
A lifelong Chicago Sports Fan, Kirk has special place in his heart for the Chicago Cubs where he met loving wife Cathy. Every time they went to Chicago, the highlight of the trip was going to Wrigley Field to sit in the Wrigley bleachers (to where they first met over a spilt beer) with family and friends, especially on their 25th Anniversary.
Kirk’s greatest achievement was his children Maribridget and Kirk, and his grandchildren Riley, Morgan and Aiden. He loved coaching them in various sports and cheering them on as they participated through high school state competitions. Although always excelling at work, he was committed to being at and/or participating at all levels (whether it be coaching, filming, or driving the children and their friends around). Kirk was a true Benjamin Buccaneer at heart.
Kirk was a warrior who chose to live life and not let cancer define him. He battled 7 different cancers over the span of 16.5 years and you wouldn’t know it by his demeanor or outlook on life. He chose optimism, laughter, and of course, food to boost his morale which was vital to his successful and complex medical rollercoaster journey.
Kirk is survived by his wife of 37 years, Cathryn; daughter Maribridget (Anthony) Pisano, son Kirk W. C. Hansen; grandchildren Riley Higgins, Morgan Pisano, Aiden Pisano; grand doggies Scrappy and Jameson.
Son of the late James and late Mary Louise Hansen; dear brother of the late James Jr. Hansen (Patricia), Scott Hansen (Karen), Mary Previs (the late Craig), Claudia Pierson; and his in-laws: Mary Britton and the late Franklin Sweeney; brother in-laws Frank (Karen) Sweeney, Phil Sweeney, the late Brian Sweeney, Patrick (Elizabeth) Sweeney, Brendan (Amy) Sweeney, and sister in-law Maureen Sweeney. Kirk is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will be hosting a wake in Kirk's honor at Aycock-Riverside Funeral Center, Jupiter Florida on Friday, October 22, 2021 from 4pm – 7pm. A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Patrick’s Church on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 9am.
"In lieu of gifts and flowers, please consider donating to the Tampa General Hospital Foundation in memory of Kirk F. Hansen. Contributions can be made online by visiting tgh.org/make-gift and completing the online giving form. Please choose “Oncology Program” in the drop down menu and check the box for In Memory Of to enter Kirk F. Hansen. You may also mail donations to Tampa General Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 1289, Tampa, FL 33601-1289. Please make checks payable to “The TGH Foundation” and include Kirk F. Hansen in the memo line.”
For Saint Patrick's Mass, please visit the site below.
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