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Robert Kirby Obituary

KIRBY, Robert C. Of Malden, Dec. 11, 2008. Devoted husband of Roberta (Swartz) Kirby. Beloved father of Keith Kirby & his wife Kristy of Weymouth & Denise Reha & her husband Jason of Taunton. Brother of Kay Salerno, Joan Ferri, Florence Dinozzi, Donna Lawson & the late William Kirby. Cherished grandfather of Owen & Lydia Kirby. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. Visiting hours will be held from the A.J. Spadafora Funeral Home, 865 Main St., MALDEN, on Tuesday, Dec. 16th from 5-8pm. Relatives & friends are invited to attend. Interment will be private. U.S. Navy Vet. Vietnam Era. For directions & guestbook see spadaforafuneral.com Spadafora Funeral Home 781-324-8680

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Published by Boston Globe on Dec. 14, 2008.

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Mike Casey

December 29, 2008

Mr. Kirby,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USN during the Cold War. Millions of Americans slept safe at night because you and your fellow servicemen stood ready to defend our Country. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Bob Kravitz

December 15, 2008

Dear Roberta Keith and Denise
I am so sorry to hear about Bobs passing. Such a good man. Such a good family. Fond memories from his visits to the Kid Stop and the parties on Cross St. Take care. May all the good times you folks had with him comfort you now..

anne lloyd

December 15, 2008

keith&christie im very sorry for your loss my thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time

greg mcgowan

December 15, 2008

Sorry to hear of your loss. May your memories bring you some comfort.

Amy Yorra

December 15, 2008

Dear Roberta and Family,
My deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Marla Freedman

December 14, 2008

Dear Roberta,Keith & Denise:

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You will never be forgetten of the good times we shared.

The Freedman Family.

Wayne Freedman

December 14, 2008

Dear Roberta, Keith and Denise,
I was saddened and shocked when I heard about the passing of Bob "Bud". He was a wonderful man with a great heart. There is an old saying in the Jewish faith "Nothing is lost while memories still linger in the heart." If that's the case, then all of you will have nothing at all to lose because you always will hold him close to you.
God Bless all of you and your extended family.

Love,
Wayne, Joseph and Matthew Freedman

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