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Rev. Martin F. Kirby

1942 - 2020

BORN

1942

DIED

2020

Martin Kirby Obituary

Rev. Martin F. Kirby SSL, STL, born on March 25, 1942, ordained May 27, 1967, passed away on March 5, 2020. He was the Director of The Pastoral Institute for the Diocese of Brooklyn at The Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston for many years before he retired. He is survived by his brother John (Beth) Kirby. Family and friends may call on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at The Immaculate Conception Center, 7200 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 10:30 am at The Immaculate Conception Center. Interment at St. Raymond's Cemetery, Bronx, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Fr. Kirby's memory to the charity of your choice.

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Published by Daily News from Mar. 9 to Mar. 10, 2020.

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March 10, 2020

Condolences to all Martins family from Bernard Pat Carmel children of the late Jeremiah O Keeffe Banna Ardfert and Jeremiah's wife Chrissie

March 10, 2020

Sending our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Rev. Martin F Kirby on his sad passing. Remaining in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. From Tomas, Sean, Donal, Diarmuid and Noreen O'Keeffe: children of the late John O'Keeffe of Banna, Ardfert, County Kerry, Ireland

March 9, 2020

May the God of all comfort sustain your family during the days ahead Psalms 119:76

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Memorial Events
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11

Calling hours

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

the Immaculate Conception Center

7200 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston, NY

Mar

12

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

the Immaculate Conception Center

NY

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