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.