Gary Kilroy

Gary E. Kilroy, 83, of South Pasadena, died on Friday July 3, 2026, at Mid Pinellas Hospice Care Center. He was born in Schenectady, NY, and came to the area from there after graduating from Linton High in 1961.  Mr. Kilroy, a University of Florida master degree graduate, was an administrator, financial aid specialist, counselor and teacher in Pinellas County Schools, retiring after 30 years of service in public education.  As a professional educator, Mr. Kilroy served in many leadership roles, including President of Suncoast Personnel and Guidance Association (SPGA), President of Pinellas Adult and Vocational Education Association (PAVE), and a director on the board of Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) educational fraternity.  He became an active realtor in 1996 and specialized in condominium marketing and sales for 10 years.  Mr. Kilroy volunteered many hours to the communities in which he lived.  He served as a volunteer firefighter in South Pasadena and Treasure Island for a total of 30 years and served on the City of Treasure Island Code Enforcement Board.  He served on the board of directors of the Capri Harbor Condominium Association for 17 years.  He volunteered at fund raising events for All Children's Hospital.  Mr. Kilroy was a member of the University of Florida Alumni Association; national-state-local education associations; and national-state-local Realtor organizations.  He enjoyed visiting foreign countries and has traveled extensively with his wife, Verna, throughout Europe, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, China, Russia, Central America, Canada, the Caribbean Islands and the United States.  For 20 years, the Kilroys lived in Boone, NC during the summer months where Gary hiked weekly along the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Appalachian Trail and the Mountain-to-Sea Trail.  Gary was his own person, unique in many ways.  He was contributing, caring, loving, joking and funny.  He was predeceased by his father, Ed Kilroy, former South Pasadena fire chief, and his mother, Bernice M. Kilroy.  He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Verna, and serveral cousins in Schenectady, NY.  Gary chose to be cremated and, at his request, there will be no service.