Robert J. Kirby

October 16, 1949 - February 25, 2025 (75 years old)

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Robert J. Kirby

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October 16, 1949 - February 25, 2025 (75 years old)

Boston, Massachusetts

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Robert J. Kirby Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-03-04T14:00:00
End: 2025-03-04T15:30:00
Location: Gately Funeral Home

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Robert J. Kirby in Boston, Massachusetts, who passed away on February 25, 2025, at the age of 75, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Joseph Kirby and Estelle Kirby (Dziob); his sister Linda Kane; his nephew Michael Kane (Dianna); his niece Jennifer Morris (William); his great-nieces and great-nephews, Hannah Morris, Brenna Kane and Colin Morris; and his friends, Richard Ward, Daniel O'Neill, Rob Harlow, Richard "Ozzie" Walsh, Rich Goodhue and Ed Hanlon.

In Lieu of flowers donations may be made in Bobby's memory to the Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Pl, Boston, MA 02215 or visit their website joslin. org.

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February 28, 2025

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“In loving memory of Robert J. Kirby, Sharing in your sorrow. With love and friendship.”

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Gately Funeral Home
79 W Foster St, Melrose, MA 02176

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Saint Mary's Church

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Wyoming Cemetery
205 Sylvan St, Melrose, MA 02176

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