NORWICH – Kent Kirchbaum passed away unexpectedly at his home on Dec. 17, 2012.
He was born in Norwich on Oct. 13, 1968, son of Donald and Anna Kirchbaum. Kent is survived by his mother Anna; his brothers Allan and Barry; and his sisters Kim of Norwich, and Donna (Jerry) Kudrick of San Diego, Calif. He is also survived by nieces Stacey and Ashley; nephew Zachary; great niece Lilly; sister-in-law Barbara;, as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Donald.
He was employed by BOCES, Norwich, for over 20 years, most recently as Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds. An avid fisherman, Kent spent several vacations in San Diego deep sea fishing for bluefin tuna and yellowtail. He was a deer hunter, but his favorite time in the woods was turkey hunting at his brother’s property on Polkville Hill. Kent will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Calling hours will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home, 116 North Broad St. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Mount Hope Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Kent’s honor may be made to the Chenango County SPCA, 6160 County Road 37, Norwich, NY 13815 or Policeman’s Benevolent Association, P.O. Box 306, Norwich, NY 13815. Checks should be made payable to: Norwich PBA.