Harry John Kilroy of Tucson, Arizona formerly of West Roxbury, Halifax, St. Charles, Illinois, and Plymouth, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2023. He was 74 years old.
Born in Boston, Harry grew up in West Roxbury and was a graduate of Boston Technical High School. He attended Salem State College and Massachusetts College of Art, majoring in Photography. Harry was a proud US Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked for many years as a finish carpenter and pursued his love of photography. Above all else, he was happiest surrounded by his family, especially his two grandsons.
Harry was the loving father of Jillian Moore and her husband Benjamin of Arizona, and Abigail Kilroy of Florida. Cherished grandfather of William and Hudson Moore. Brother of Claire Joannidi and her husband Gregory of Falmouth, Ann Piso Kfoury of Walpole, Carol Kilroy and her husband Matthew DeLuca of Marshfield, James Kilroy and his wife Ruth of Newton, and the late Francis Kilroy. Loving son of the late Harry Kilroy and Frances (Scibek) Kilroy. Former spouse of Jacque Claeys. He is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews.
Contributions in Harry's memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758516 Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.
Harry's Funeral Services will be private.
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