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Kirby Allan Obituary
passed away during a fire at his home in Mesa, Arizona on Thursday, June 16th, 2011. Kirby was born January 12th, 1928 in Prescott, Arkansas as Sidney Allen Pittman. He enlisted in the Army and served as a medic during World War II. He received his education at the Chicago Conservatory of Music and was known as a performer, recording such tunes as Never, Never, Never and More Bounce To the Ounce in Hollywood during the 1950's. The majority of his musical work was spent promoting, producing and performing with Chaino releasing many albums, including Eyes of the Spectre which received a 4 star review from Billboard Magazine. Kirby moved to Mesa in 1970 and became a real estate broker and investor until the time of his death. Kirby is survived by his four children, Jeff, Marc, Monique, and Patric. His six grandchildren include Natosha, Daniella, Rachel, Tyler and Grant as well as his newborn great-granddaughter Aurora. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 28th, 2011 with Funeral Services to be at 10:00 a.m. at Queen of Heaven Mortuary Chapel 1562 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa, AZ 85204 with interment to follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Queen of Heaven Mortuary.
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Lisa Pittman
July 19, 2011
To Kirby's family. He was such an interesting, wonderful man. I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to know him. I am married to Kirby's nephew (John Pittman). My father lives in Mesa also and we would sometimes visit when we would come from Chicago. It was always a pleasure to spend time with him and Marlena. So warm and welcoming. I am so saddened by this. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Marc Allan
July 5, 2011
Thanks for a wonderful and colorful life, you will be missed forever pop.
June 29, 2011
Thank you for the most wonderful gift that can be given from one person to another, my beloved son Jeff. R.I.P.
Rita Hess
Monique Allan
June 27, 2011
Dad, you were taken too young, you fought until the end. You never gave up. I will never forget the lessons you taught me. We miss you.
Karan LaFreniere laFreniere
June 27, 2011
You were a great man.So glad to have known you .Man of many adventures .You shared your knowledge to all that would listen.You will be missed.
Barbara McCain
June 26, 2011
Heartfelt sympathy to friends and family of Kirby Allan. To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die. Barbara McCain, Kirby's first cousin on the Pittman side of the family.
We'll miss you greatly Kirby!
John Lauterbach
June 26, 2011
Kirby and I go back to the 1970's when he took me under his wing and mentored me in becoming a very successful real estate salesman. Kirby and his wife Felicienne were two of the finest, kindest, loving and admired couples I have ever known. I witnessed Kirby many times helping out someone who had fallen on hard times by offering them a job. He was a defender of the little guy against the bureaucracy and municipal politics. It was a great joy to watch his kids grow up whom he cherished so dearly. He will be missed by many who knew him.
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