From Sara Remke's Facebook Page:

I am stunned and saddened to learn of the passing of one of my dearest childhood friends. Tom Kirby and I were neighbors since 3 years of age and after many childhood spats and craziness we became deep and best friends. Not sure I would have made it though high school with out him. Too many hours cruising in the red firebird to count. A swell gang developed with many amazing friendships and humor and laughter that I have yet to find again. Please share the word with those that would want to know. Rest well Tom. Memories are flooding back and we are sharing lots of laughs. Sheila Fitzgerald Kirby, Andrew Remke,Stacy Remke,Priscilla Remke, Amy Frankel Miller, Julie Kirby Donohue, Brent Caldwell, Mark Metzger, Janann Winburn,Margaret McGuinness,Nick Aitken, Mark Allen,Maggie Niebank Ornduff, Julie Lieberman, Patti Katz Black so many more. Rest well my friend.