Timothy William Kirby was the son of James and Catherine Mahoney Kirby. He was the beloved husband of Mary Ellen Frazier Kirby and the father of Timothy M. Kirby, of California as well as the brother of James and William Kirby (Kathy), of Pittsburgh. He was predeceased by a brother, Regis; and sisters, Kathleen and Nancy Kirby.
A 1952 graduate of Central Catholic High School, Tim pursued his lifelong passion for television and motion picture communications. He began this career in the early days of WQED where he was a good friend of Fred Rogers. Later, he worked with Bill Beale Productions, and then worked in the Motion Picture Branch of the Mine Safety and Health Administration, (formerly the U.S. Bureau of Mines) on Forbes Avenue. Tim directed and helped produce numerous award winning safety films, including the acclaimed training film, "Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation", commended by film industry judges and the American Heart Association.
He passed away peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009, at age 75 at his home in Stanton Heights.
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Published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Dec. 17, 2009 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/postgazette/obituary.aspx?n=timothy-william-kirby&pid=137391550#sthash.sbtD6NFs.nCxwS8yu.dpuf
A 1952 graduate of Central Catholic High School, Tim pursued his lifelong passion for television and motion picture communications. He began this career in the early days of WQED where he was a good friend of Fred Rogers. Later, he worked with Bill Beale Productions, and then worked in the Motion Picture Branch of the Mine Safety and Health Administration, (formerly the U.S. Bureau of Mines) on Forbes Avenue. Tim directed and helped produce numerous award winning safety films, including the acclaimed training film, "Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation", commended by film industry judges and the American Heart Association.
He passed away peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009, at age 75 at his home in Stanton Heights.
Source:
Published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Dec. 17, 2009 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/postgazette/obituary.aspx?n=timothy-william-kirby&pid=137391550#sthash.sbtD6NFs.nCxwS8yu.dpuf
Timothy William Kirby was the son of James and Catherine Mahoney Kirby. He was the beloved husband of Mary Ellen Frazier Kirby and the father of Timothy M. Kirby, of California as well as the brother of James and William Kirby (Kathy), of Pittsburgh. He was predeceased by a brother, Regis; and sisters, Kathleen and Nancy Kirby.
A 1952 graduate of Central Catholic High School, Tim pursued his lifelong passion for television and motion picture communications. He began this career in the early days of WQED where he was a good friend of Fred Rogers. Later, he worked with Bill Beale Productions, and then worked in the Motion Picture Branch of the Mine Safety and Health Administration, (formerly the U.S. Bureau of Mines) on Forbes Avenue. Tim directed and helped produce numerous award winning safety films, including the acclaimed training film, "Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation", commended by film industry judges and the American Heart Association.
He passed away peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009, at age 75 at his home in Stanton Heights.
Source:
Published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Dec. 17, 2009 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/postgazette/obituary.aspx?n=timothy-william-kirby&pid=137391550#sthash.sbtD6NFs.nCxwS8yu.dpuf
A 1952 graduate of Central Catholic High School, Tim pursued his lifelong passion for television and motion picture communications. He began this career in the early days of WQED where he was a good friend of Fred Rogers. Later, he worked with Bill Beale Productions, and then worked in the Motion Picture Branch of the Mine Safety and Health Administration, (formerly the U.S. Bureau of Mines) on Forbes Avenue. Tim directed and helped produce numerous award winning safety films, including the acclaimed training film, "Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation", commended by film industry judges and the American Heart Association.
He passed away peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009, at age 75 at his home in Stanton Heights.
Source:
Published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Dec. 17, 2009 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/postgazette/obituary.aspx?n=timothy-william-kirby&pid=137391550#sthash.sbtD6NFs.nCxwS8yu.dpuf
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