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Mary Ann H.
Born: 09/25/1941
Died: 12/24/2009
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Mary Ann H. "Mickey" Kirby

Kirby, Mary Ann H. “Mickey” age 68 of the Cranberry Lake Section of Byram Twp., NJ died Thursday December 24th, 2009 at the Compassionate Care Hospice Dover, NJ. Born in Manhattan, NY she had resided in Newark, East Orange, as well as many years in Verona before moving to Byram Twp in 1990.             Daughter of the late Stella (Zack) and stepfather Larry Fanfone, Mary Ann was a graduate of the Arts High School Newark, and was later graduated in 1988 from the Montclair State University receiving her Bachelors Degree in Consumer Affairs. A former employee of the Amedica Tech Corp, Parsippany, the US Equestrian Team Gladstone, and the Catholic Advocate News Paper of East Orange, NJ, Mrs. Kirby had retired in 2006 from the Mearsk Sea Land Shipping Co. Madison, NJ as a Capacity Analyst.               A devout parishioner of the Good Shepherd RC Church Andover, NJ she was an active member of the Cranberry Lake Community Club as well as the Women’s Association. An avis traveler, Mrs. Kirby loved her pets and equestrian sports. An accomplished artist, Mary Ann was pre deceased by one brother Peter Metivier.             Survivors include her companion Thomas Kilkenny of S. Orange, NJ, her son John E. “Sean” and his wife Jessica Kirby III of Verona, her grandchildren Jack and Ian Kirby, as well as her brother Walter Metivier of Torrance, CA and her sister Helen Scalia of Belchertown, Mass.  Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday December 30th, 2009 at 10:00 AM in the Good Shepherd RC Church Andover, NJ. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday December 29th from 2-4 and 7-9 in the Iliff-Ruggiero Funeral Home #156 Main St. (Rt206) Newton, NJ.
 
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I'm sorry to hear of Mickey's death. I worked at her veterinarian's clinic and remember her quite well. After working at two previous clinics and now a third, there are very few clients that stand out and she is definitely one of them. It is obvious how much she loved animals and would do anything for them. I'm sure she will be greatly missed. Bonnie
Bonnie Wagner
From all of us at Newark Abbey/St. Benedict's Prep School our deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends of Mickey. She was such a joy to be around.
Candace Bradsher
We sure are going to miss you Mickey!!!!
The Oscovitch Family
Sop sorry to hear of your loss. Tom you are in my and Mom's prayers. We remember talking to you and Mary Ann at a number of Boy Scout functions. She was such a happy and friendly person. Once again so sorry. Joan & Agnes
Joan E & Agnes Bork
A co-worker of Mickey's at Almedica, she was a special person. Always quick with a witty remark, she brought high energy to any daily situation. She brightened the daily routine, I'm fortunate to have worked with her. My sympathies to her family
Jerry Meier
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