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Scott Thomas Kirby, 59, of Stratford, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in West Haven surrounded by his loving family.
Scott was a talented carpenter by trade, he loved the outdoors, including hunting, fishing, and camping with his family. He was very proud of his time served in the United States Marine Corps and as a member of the USMC League, but most of all Scott loved the time he spent with his family.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife and best friend of 40 years, Carolyn, daughter Jessica Kirby-Barnes, husband Chad , and their sons Dylan Scott and Tyler Jon, daughter Melissa Kirby-Boyle, husband Brad , and their son Jackson Thomas, daughter Lauren (his Lauralee), sister Linda Rodriguez and her family, brother Frank Aviles and his family , brother Steve Kirby and his family, sister Lois Kirby and her family, brother-in-law Jay Jones and wife Noreen, and many other family members and lifelong friends. Scott also leaves behind his loyal canine companion, Gracie.
Friends are invited to join us in a celebration of his life on Sunday, May 31, 2015 from 2 to 6 pm at the Pistey Funeral Home, 2155 Main Street, Stratford. A funeral will be held on Monday, June 1, 2015 at 9:45 am at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am at Saint James Roman Catholic Church, 2110 Main Street, Stratford officiated by Rev. Thomas J. Lynch. Interment will follow at St. Michael's Cemetery.
Donations in his memory may be made to the VA Medical Center, West Haven Campus in support of veteran's care. A very special thank you to everyone at that facility that treated Scott with the utmost dignity and compassion during his many visits there. Please visit www.pisteyfuneralhome.com to leave condolences online.
SEMPER FI MARINE, rest in peace.
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Memories and Condolences
for Scott Kirby
Alvin O'Neal
June 2, 2025
Remembering my classmate and friend Scott Kirby
Alvin O'Neal
May 26, 2022
Yes another year has come and gone. Scott you are not forgotten.
Alvin O'Neal
May 24, 2020
As the days and weeks and months have passed, and as you have returned to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Frank Aviles
June 16, 2015
I miss you brother. . Your the one brother out of all of us that taught me the fun things in life. We will be together again.
June 5, 2015
The country is in mourning for a veteran passed away today/.
I think Scott would like this
Jack LaBrecque
June 2, 2015
Dezi Livingston-Adams , nurse
June 2, 2015
Rest in peace, Scott. So saddened to hear of your passing. Always such a gentleman when you saw me. Thank you for your service!! Praying for your family.
Rey Alvarado
June 1, 2015
My memories of Scott are ALL warm and joyful throughout. I recall him always treating one the same regardless of what was going on with himself...a rare quality. Candy, and all the Kirbys, please know that the depth of my thought and prayers are wil you. May God speed.
Rey Alvarado ( Washington )
george french
June 1, 2015
to steven and the whole Kirby Family: so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. thank you for your service. god bless youand may you RIP!
June 1, 2015
To the Kirby Family,
I will always remember my friend Scott. We had a lot of fun days at Johnson Jr. High and Stratford High School. We also played baseball together in those days. Those were the good old days.
Karen Watson
June 1, 2015
Candy & Family, I am very sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with all of you as you go through this most difficult time.
michael keating
June 1, 2015
Candy and family, I wish you all peace of the Lord in this sad time, to have him in your life was a blessing he was a very good man a soldier and a tradesman,husband ,father he sleeps with the angels !
Teddy Blake
June 1, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family candy may God bless you
Elliott and Diane Greenberg
June 1, 2015
Rest in peace Scott, you will be sadly missed by many! Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Ronald Cisero
May 31, 2015
Scott I'm sorry I didn't get to say hi.We will see each other again.
Lisa Martin-hancock
May 31, 2015
Sending my deepest condolences and prayers for the family. Wish I could have made it to the funeral but I am out of state.
Janice Diedrickson
May 31, 2015
To My Friend Scott Kirby
I wish you all the happiness in Heaven
I feel so bad that you are gone leaving
Candy, Jessica, Melissa, Lauren + your grandchildren ~all of your friends ~relatives.
WE HAVE THE KITCHEN ~ PORCH ~
DECK THAT SCOTT BUILT ~
I will think of you when I am in each room,
I am keeping a candle lit on the island daily for you my friend.
Love you Scott ~ your family
till we meet
Your Friend Janice
Ed Roberts
May 31, 2015
I was truly saddened when I heard of Scott's passing. I will pray for Scott and I extend my sincere condolences to his entire family.
Kara, Matt & Monica Fedak
May 30, 2015
Candy, Jess, Melissa and Lauren, I am in such shock to hear this news. Your dad was an awesome man. He did nothing but give us great memories of our childhood. I will always remember Indian Princesses. I send you my most loving prayers that your dad is up in heaven enjoying the good life pain free. May God make this difficult time manageable for all of you.
joe anderson
May 30, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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