Obituary of Thomas J. (Joe) Kirby III

Thomas (Joe) J. Kirby III, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on December 17, 2021. He was pre deceased  by his mother Pearle Kirby and his father Thomas (Honey ) J. Kirby. He was also preceded in death by his brother Michael Kirby and his niece Kasey Kirby. He is survived by his son Thomas J. Kirby IV and Carrie L. Kirby his daughter in law, grandson’s  David S. Kirby, Thomas J. Kirby V, granddaughter Violet P. Kirby, Evelyn Fusco, Brian Fusco, Paul Fusco and daughter Abby Fusco. His sister Maryanne Phen, his brother Steven Kirby and nieces Megan Kirby, Ashley zaldivar, Casandra Clark and many other nieces, nephews and friends 

Thomas was born in Boston, MA. He moved to Covina, California. He went to  high school and played basketball at Bishop Amat High School.  

He proudly served in the U.S Army. He then moved back to Massachusetts for his son. He joined the carpenters union and opened upright services. He was an Avid golfer, bowler and traveler. He will be  missed by many. 

In leau of flower please donate to the wounded warrior project. 
 

Visiting Hours will be held at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 216 Main St, Kingston on Friday, January 14th, from 10:30-12:30PM. A service will be held at the Shepherd Funeral Home at 12:30PM. Interment will follow at 2:00PM at the Massachusetts Nation Cemetery.