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Jack was born on July 12, 1946 in Rochester, NY. After receiving his undergraduate degree at Bellarmine College, he went on to receive two Masters Degrees from the University of Louisville. He worked for General Electric for 34 years. Jack was an active member of Our Lady of Lourdes Church for over 50 years.
Jack is survived by his wife of 54 years, Eileen Callahan Kirchgessner and his children Catherine Salamone (Todd), Dan Kirchgessner (Jody), Erin Weis (Paul) and Ann Dreisbach (Doug); 11 grandchildren, Caitlin (Zach), Sam, Nick, William, Ashley, Emily, Jacob, Johnathon, Tyler, Colin, Clare; 1 great Granddaughter, Josie. He is also survived by his siblings Jean (Bob), Mary, Bob (Marie) and Tom (Shirley) and many nieces and nephews who he loved dearly.
A very special thanks to Karen and Eugene Callahan and Julie Morris for all their moral and physical support over the last several years. Thank you also to Nazareth Home for the amazing care he received.
Visitation will be held Thursday, April 21 at Rattermans Funeral Home, St. Matthews, from 4pm-7pm. A funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Church on Friday April 22 at 12 noon.
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Don & Anne Clark Nicholas' grandparents
April 20, 2022
Anne and I are sorry to hear of Anne's father passing. We will not be able to attend the wake or the funeral. Anne a & Doug, you are in our prayers. He is home with the Lord. May he rest in peace.
Rick Huckestein
April 20, 2022
Dan and all the Kirchgessner family, I am very sorry for your loss and are sending you thoughts and prayers and wish you peace. I have so many great memories growing up with Dan and being in and out of your house while we were coming and going about. Take care, Rick Huckestein
Charles Scott
April 20, 2022
Eileen - I am so sorry to learn of Jack's passing. I have thought of him and you since our days at Bellarmine so many years ago, and am sorry we lost touch with each other. May he rest in peace. Praying for you and your family in this difficult time.
Fran and Joan Noonan
April 20, 2022
So sorry Eileen. A good, good man. Prayers for you and the kids.
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