Jeff-Kirsch-Obituary

Jeff Kirsch

Portland, Oregon

07/06/1955 - 04/10/2025

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April 10, 2025
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Portland, Oregon

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Jeffrey Franklin Kirsch was born on July 6, 1955, in Pittsburgh, Pa., to Herman and Ethel Kirsch, and grew up in East Williston on Long Island. An extremely talented musician, Jeff played the oboe, saxophone, piano, and percussion in orchestras and ensembles. Jeff attended the Berklee College of...

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Jeff was a dear, kind, gentle soul. He was my first boyfriend in middle school. He had the most beautiful eyes and a heart full of love. We only spoke briefly a few years ago and reminisced a bit. My heart is saddened and I send all my love to his beautiful family. Grateful to have known such a peaceful, talented human.

I am so sad to hear of Jeff's passing. We were in the Boy Scouts together way back in grade school. And we played in our first band together in high school. After that, we had minimal contact. But we reconnected briefly around the time of our 50th HS class reunion and reminisced. I am glad he continued to find joy in music; he was passionate about it even then. My thoughts are with you as you mourn his passing.

What an awful surprise when Austin and Dolores told me Jeff passed. He was such a happy, positive person! It was always a joy to see him at our drum-related gatherings. My heart goes out to his family.

I have such fond and vivid memories of Jeff from our U of O days. I haven't kept in touch since then, but just hearing his name or seeing his picture instantly brings his voice with the big Long Island accent and his distinctive laugh to mind. Sending my sincere condolences to his family. Rest easy, Jeff.