William M. “Bill” Kirby

William M. “Bill” Kirby, age 74, resident of Maricopa, AZ; formerly of the Portage Park neighborhood in Chicago; US Navy Veteran, Driver with CTDU, longtime youth football coach. Cherished son of the late William J. and Elizabeth Kirby and son-in-law of the late Julian and Maria Toscano. Beloved husband of Alma. Loving father of William (Rebecca), James (Gina), and Colleen Kirby. Proud grandfather of Ethan (Chelsey), Giana, Andrew, Lillia, Jozlyn, Taylor, Charlotte, Audrey, Briana, Megan, CJ, and Declan. Dear brother of Loretta (Russ) Spencer, Elizabeth (the late Roger) Kelley, Eugene (Theresa) and Agnes Kirby and the late Bernard and Matthew Kirby. Fond brother-in-law of Christine (Dominic) Greco. Adored uncle and cousin of many. Visitation Friday, September 5, 2025. 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 6, 2025, 9:00 a.m. until time of prayers 10:00 a.m. at Gibbons Family Funeral Home, 5917 W. Irving Park Road, (East of Austin), Chicago. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m. at Saint Ferdinand Catholic Church. Interment Private. For funeral information please call 773-777-3944 or www.gffh.com.



VISITATION

Friday

Sep

5

3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at
Gibbons Family Funeral Home
5917 W Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL

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VISITATION

Saturday

Sep

6

9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at
Gibbons Family Funeral Home
5917 W Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL

Click here to get directions

FUNERAL SERVICE

Saturday

Sep

6

11:00 a.m. at
Saint Ferdinand Catholic Church
5900 W. Barry
Chicago, IL

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INTERMENT

Private

5 comments

  • Kathy Halverson

    Dear cousin, you will be missed so much. I’ll cherish my memories of growing up with you, and I am forever blessed to have you in my life. Love you, Billy Boy! ❤️
    Alma, Bill, James and Colleen, my deepest condolences to you all, and I pray for strength and comfort for you during the many difficult days ahead.

  • Ruth Harriett

    Dear Kirby Family, I’ve known you all for over 50 years. Your parents were everyone’s parents.. but Bill was everyone’s big brother. He has remained my friend and will always be remembered for his loving and thoughtful ways. I will miss his way of staying in contact by sending me his favorite music. He has a special place in my heart always..Much love and hugs of comfort for all of you.

  • Leanne Cuthbert

    Goodnight Bill, thank you for the funniest messages the love and acceptance for being family all the way over here in Scotland. My condolences to Alma and the family Bill will forever be a cherished person from all of us

  • Chris Greco

    To my loving big brother (in-law) Bill – may you rest peacefully. You always made me laugh and were so kind and loving to me and ‘Ma and Pa’. I’m happy for you to be reunited with all of our favorite people that have left us too soon. You will bring some joy and laughter with you. You will forever be an angel to all of us especially Alma, Colleen, Bill and James and the beautiful grandkids that will miss you greatly. Our deepest condolences to all of the Kirby family from the Greco and Jenero Family.

  • Esther and Mike Cintron

    Kirby Family,
    Our hearts are with you in your time of sorrow. We will always remember Bill’s Kindness and sense of humor. He was one of a kind. Gone too soon. May the God of all comfort surround you with His peace and bring you solace in the midst of your grief. You will all be in our prayers.
    Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and may your perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.

    Mike and Esther Cintron and family

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