Robert Gerard Kirby

July 25, 1940 - September 5, 2017

Robert G. Kirby, 77, of Holland, Ohio passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Robert was born on July 25, 1940 in Somerville, Massachusetts to Paul and Julia (Doyle) Kirby. Bob married Margaret (Supple) Kirby on June 12, 1965 and she survives. Bob graduated from Boston College with a B.S. in History. He loved working in marketing for the Shell Oil Company for 33 years. Bob proudly served in the United States Army, was a member of Corpus Christi University Parish, and Stone Oak Country Club. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter Margaret McLoughlin; and a sister Rosemary Kitowicz. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Margaret; son Robert Kirby (Lisa Wheatland); daughter Julia Kirby (Shelia Jackson); son in law John McLoughlin; grandchildren Quinn and Kirby McLoughlin; sister Paula (Peter) Macione. A Memorial Mass to celebrate Bob’s life will be held at the University of Toledo Corpus Christi Parish on Saturday, September 9 at 11:00 a.m., with an hour of visitation beginning at 10. Interment will be private. Memorial donations may be given to Corpus Christi University Parish. Please view and sign the online guest registry at www.coylefuneralhome.com