William Kirby, Jr., 75 years of age of Rochester, NH, died at Rochester Manor on Monday, October 12, 2026. He was born in Chelsea, MA on February 10, 1951, the son of the late William Kirby, Sr. and the late Geri Erikson.

Billy spent most of his early life in Chelsea and Everett, MA. He moved to Rochester in the early 1980s and lived with his mother and step-father, Joseph Richard Kubitza, Sr. While living in Rochester he worked at Prime Tanning and Cabletron.

Billy Kirby loved music. He could often be seen setting in the yard, smoking his pipe, and listening to his radio. His favorite entertainers were The Beatles and Taylor Swift. Billy loved animals. He enjoyed taking care of his family’s pets along with the birds, rabbits, and squirrels that made their homes in the yard.

He was a big fan of the Patriots and Red Socks. In later years he also became a big fan of the Kansas City Chiefs. Billy had a creative flare which was displayed in the art and crafts that he created. He also enjoyed occasional visits to the casino and “scratch tickets.”

Billy is survived by brother Edward Kirby and sister Ellen Lemay both of FL. He is also survived by nieces and nephews Stacey Taylor of NH, William Lemay of OH, Alyssa Kirby of NH, Evan Kirby of MA, and Hannah Kubitza of VA, along with several great-nieces and great-nephews.

In addition, Billy is survived by an uncle, Bernard Kubitza of PA, with whom he had a close relationship, and Raj and Summer Siwarajkumar of NH, with whom he made his home for the last five years.

Beside his father, mother, and step-father, Billy is pre-deceased by his youngest brother, Joseph Richard Kubitza, Jr.

Burial will be held at the Rochester Cemetery, 17 Franklin Street, Rochester, NH at 11 AM on Friday, October 30, 2026.  Family and Friends are welcomed to attend.