Obituary of Myra P. Kirby

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Myra Patricia Kirby on September 23, 2023. Myra passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family after a courageous 16-month battle with colon cancer. Born in Quito, Ecuador on July 23, 1960, Myra's vibrant spirit and unwavering love touched everyone who knew her. 

Myra met her loving husband Tim in the Fall of 2001, they married a year later in November of 2002, and they welcomed their cherished daughter, Caroline, into their lives in February 2005. She was a devoted mother to Caroline and together they forged an unbreakable bond of love and understanding.

Myra was warmly welcomed into the Kirby family. Carin, George, Linda, Bob, and the large extended Kirby clan embraced Myra with open arms, highlighting the beauty of family, both born and chosen. 

Myra pursued her higher education at Brooklyn College and had a fulfilling career in finance working at Dean Witter, Morgan Stanley, and Hedge Funds. But above all, her family, especially Caroline, and her friends were her true treasures. 

She was a lifelong Catholic, a 20-year parishioner of Resurrection Church, and enjoyed spending time in Monsignor Boyle’s Garden praying with her family and dogs. She had a deep love for animals and cherished her beloved pets Nino, Rocky, Wendy, Maggie, Coco, and Sammi. 

Myra was predeceased by her parents, Marcy and Edward. Myra is survived by her husband Tim, daughter, Caroline, her siblings, Janet DeRosa, Edward Rivadeneira (Anna), Jaqueline Mascolo (Richard), and nieces and nephews Alexa, Julia, Jessica, Dominic, Sarah, Olivia, Morgan, Charlotte, George, and Michael. 

The family will receive friends at the Graham Funeral Home in Rye, NY on Friday, September 29, 2023, from 4:00-8:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Church of the Resurrection in Rye, NY, on September 30th at 10:00 a.m. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gilda’s Club of Westchester, 80 Maple Ave, White Plains NY 10601.