Teddy and his brother, John, perished in a fire in Rochester in 1995. They were heroes who pushed Margie Hale to safety. The following obituary is that of his father, Theodore B Kirkby, Sr.
KIRKBY – Theodore B., Sr. Of Orchard Park, entered into rest June 17, 2017, beloved husband of Wendy J. (nee Rhoades) Kirkby; devoted father of Bill (Lin) Kirkby, Joe Kirkby, Jared Kirkby, Becky Kirkby and the late Teddy Kirkby, Jr. and John Kirkby; cherished grandfather of 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; loving son of the late David and Isabelle Kirkby; dear brother of Jerry Kirkby, Nina (late John) Rhoades and the late David (late Ruth) Kirkby; also survived by relatives and friends.
Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Wednesday from 4-7 PM for a gathering in Theodore’s memory. A Funeral Service will be celebrated in St. Matthias Episcopal Church, 347 Main St., East Aurora on Saturday morning (June 24th) at 10 o’clock. (Please assemble at church).
Online condolences may be made at www.lombardofuneralhome.com
