Francis X. Dirvin, Jr., “Dirv,” age 67, of East Falls, Philadelphia, Pa., died August 1, 2024. He was the son of Frank and Bonnie Dirvin. He is survived by his wife Cindy (nee Zlotnicki), his daughter Leslie Kadlick (Joe), his stepson Kevin Mattos, his sisters Patricia, Kathryn, Roseanne (Andy),
Susan (Chuck), Eileen (Pat) and Kristine (Brian). Also survived by 7 grandchildren; Jason, Alexis, Jillian, Nicole, Olivia, JoJo, and Lila, 2 great grandchildren, a special cousin, Suzanne Kelly, and many other wonderful cousins, nieces and nephews and life long friends in East Falls with whom he still kept in touch.
Dirv worked for many years as an engineering technician for GlaxoSmithKline. He loved to fish, whether in fresh water or in the ocean. He loved animals; Dirv had 2 dogs and a cat. He had many interests; he enjoyed cooking, going to concerts, whistling and helping his neighbors. Frank was generous, happy, fun-loving; he made friends wherever he went.
Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation at St. Bridget Church on Wed. Aug. 7th at 9:30 a.m., followed by his Funeral Mass at 10:30. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations in Dirv’s memory may be made to The American Lung Assoc. (action.lung.org)
Some of my favorite times of growing up were with you. Even though they might not have been a big deal to you it ment the world to me. Not only did you teach me how to fish Im now able to pass it along to my sons and siblings…There was nothing like sleeping over your house having to get up early for Trout fishing at Wissahickon or Penny pack to Getting on the duke of fluke or crabbing at Dividing creek which i still do to this Day.Thank You for Everything
Eileen and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Keep Frank close in your memory and heart. We are with you in spirit, Eileen.
Love, Lorrie and Gus DiStefano
My earliest memory of you was in Wildwood, NJ when I saw you crabbing by yourself at the tender age of 8 years old. I also saw another image of you with a string full of crabs you had caught off a Marina outside of Cape May. Our family gatherings at “The Falls” will not be the same without you present. RIP and May God Bless You Frankie
So very sorry for your loss. Frank was a kind and amazing guy. Thoughts and prayers for the Dirvin Family. 💙💙💙🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏