Mike V

Kyriacou

On April 15, 1955 in a small village on the island of Cyprus, Mike was born to Eirinia and Vassos. He had humble beginnings surrounded by his loving sister and three brothers. He loved playing soccer and studying about everything he could. After technical high school, he fell in love with his beautiful wife in the refugee housing of Nicosia. They moved to America and started a family in Bergen County, New Jersey while he was studying to be a civil engineer.

Mike played an instrumental role at the New York City Transit Authority for 36 years. He worked on some of the most important projects to ever happen in New York City – Stillwell, 7 ^th Avenue, and the reconstruction of the 1 and 9 lines after 9/11, just to name a few of the countless projects.

When he wasn't working, he was coaching his kids' soccer teams and mentoring them through all the stages of their lives. He spent every waking moment helping his family and friends. He loved taking foreign family members on tours around NYC, floating in the ocean, and chasing his grandchildren around the house.

He will be remembered for his massive heart that was full of kindness, his love for art and history, his integrity, and his philosophical advice. He adored his children and gave them the greatest life while being the greatest father.

He is survived by his wife, three children, two grandchildren, and four siblings.