Greg J. Kirby

Kirby, Gregory J. Passed to eternal life on December 11, 2024 at the age of 70 years.

Greg was born on Feb. 6th 1954 in Milwaukee, WI to the late William and Harriet (Nee Hoppen) Kirby.

Greg is survived by his wife Mary (Nee Cianciolo), his children Kathryn and Nicholas ( Fiance Maria McQuillan), siblings Michael (Allison) Kirby, Elizabeth (Mark) Karner and the late Mary (Paul) Pytlik. Brother-in-law to Barbara (Ken) Hahn and Gerald (Louise) Cianciolo.

Special Great Uncle to Amelia Hahn, Matthew Sloan, Emily Sloan and Alexander Hahn. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Greg was preceded in death by his sister Mary, nephew Tyler Pytlik and best friend Tobin Marek.

Although Greg grew up in Wauwatosa, he spent time in Europe, Iceland and Alaska. With a degree from MIAD, he was fascinated in telling stories through photography. Greg enjoyed many things in life, nothing beat the joy that his kids brought him. As a dad he loved traveling and showing the kids parts of the United States and Canada. Even through the lean years of the team, Greg remained a devoted Green Bay Packers season ticket holder. He and his best friend Toby often went to Wisconsin Badger Football and Marquette Basketball games.

Throughout his life, Greg was always lending a hand, as a cub scout leader, little league coach, managing the school concession stand and countless hours of helping others. Greg loved the outdoors, gardening, tending to his 10 acres and being on the water (while listening to Bob Dylan!) were his favorite pastimes. Later in life he was a caregiver to several elderly men and served on the board of his condo association. He will be greatly missed by so many different people whom he has touched with his warm heart, humor and generosity.

In lieu of flowers and at Greg’s request donations in his name will be sent to local veterans and homeless shelters he supported would be greatly appreciated. The family would like to express gratitude to Dr. Kelly Darmody and special heartfelt thanks to his hospice nurse Casey and the

staff of Lilly Hospice. Also much appreciation to Remi and the Harrison Home.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 from 4:30 to 6:00pm at St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church (1025 South 7th Avenue, West Bend, WI) with Mass of Christian Burial at 6pm with Reverend Kevin Harmon Officiating. Private Interment.

Lazarczyk Family Funeral Homes of Lake Geneva is proudly serving the family.