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ROBERT KIRBY Obituary

KIRBY, Robert P., Sr Of Somerville, May 24, 2017. Beloved husband of Catherine F. (Capuano) Kirby. Loving father of Lisa M. Lincoln of Walpole, Robert P. Kirby II of Malden and Catherine T. Menzel-O'Neill of Derry, NH. Brother of Catherine Corinha of Bourne, William J. Kirby of Winthrop and the late John T. Kirby. Devoted Grandfather of Zachary and Emily Lincoln, Ryan and Erin Menzel. Also, survived by many nieces and nephews Funeral procession from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq) SOMERVILLE, Wednesday morning at 9am, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Ann Church, Somerville, at 10am. Relatives and friends invited Calling hours Tuesday 4-8pm. Interment private. Veteran US Navy, Korean War. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Robert's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. For more information please visit dohertyfuneralservice.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from May 25 to May 28, 2017.

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Kathleen Shahrokhi

May 30, 2018

Fereydoun, Katie and I always remember Bob smiling. He was always in a good mood. Bob was kind to everyone and enjoyed being with family not only on special occasions but always. We will always remember him. Love The Shahrokhi Family

Dianne Musto

May 30, 2017

Mrs. Kirby, Lisa, Bobby and Cathy, So sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest condolences. Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Thinking of the good old days back in the old neighborhood. Mr. Kirby was a wonderful man. R.I.P. Love Dianne (Cochran) Musto

Kelly Richardson

May 30, 2017

From the short time I knew Bob, I could see that he was a great guy. RIP.

Kathleen, Fereydoun & Katie Shahrokhi

May 29, 2017

With deepest sympathy on your loss. Bob was such a wonderful man. We always enjoyed seeing him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love. Kathleen, Fereydoun and Katie Shahrokhi

Erin Menzel

May 27, 2017

I love you grandpa! I wish you were still here

May 26, 2017

Cathy, Ryan & Erin So sorry to hear about your Dad-Grandpa passing know now he is watching over you. Nan, Pop, Alex & Nick Menzel

Ryan Menzel

May 26, 2017

I love you Grandpa!

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Memorial Events
for ROBERT KIRBY

May

30

Calling hours

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

MA

May

31

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville

855 Broadway Powder House Square, Somerville, MA 02144

May

31

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Ann Church

Somerville, MA

Funeral services provided by:

George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville

855 Broadway Powder House Square, Somerville, MA 02144

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