Robert F. Kirk, 85, of Baldwinsville died Tuesday, May 3, 2005 at his home. He was born in Corning, lived in Rochester before moving to Baldwinsville in 1953. He retired in 1982 after 33 years with the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance. Following his retirement, Bob spent many hous as a photographer for the Baldwinsville Messenger, Community TV 98, his church, and the many organizations he belonged to. Robert was a communincant of St. Mary's Church and a 4th Degree Member of Knights Of Columbus Council #5082. An Army veteran of WW II, he served with the 28th Infantry Division and fought in all five major campaigns including Normandy, northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and central Europe receiving many medals including the Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star, Croix DeGuerre and Conspicuous Service Cross. Active in his community, Bob was selected as Baldwinsville Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year in 1998. He was a member of the VFW Post #153, American Legion Post #113, and Battle of the Bulge Group Society of the 28th Infantry Division. He was also a member of the Canton Woods Senior Center. He was predeceased by his wife Doris Fien Kirk in 2002.

Survivors: a daughter, Susan M. Baxter of Jupiter, FL; two sons, Philip R. of Baldwinsville and Lawrence P. of Gilbert, AZ; a sister, Marie E. Mintz of Rochester; a brother, Arthur R. of Rochester; two grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Services: 9:30am Wednesday, May 11, 2005 at Falardeau Funeral Home, Inc., Baldwinsville and 10:00am in St. Mary's Church. Burial at 2:30pm in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Rochester,. Calling hours are 5-9pm Tuesday, May 10, 2005 at the funeral home, 93 Downer Street.

Contributions: St. Mary's Church Anniversary Fund, 47 Syracuse St., Baldwinsville, NY 13027.