Robert J. Kirby

Robert J. Kirby
Warden of Sing Sing
In office
1941–1944
Personal details
Born
Robert John Kirby

(1889-10-20)October 20, 1889
Beekmantown, Clinton, New York, USA
DiedJanuary 15, 1944(1944-01-15) (aged 54)
Ossining, Westchester, New York, USA
Resting placeSt. Vincent Cemetery
Attica, NY
Spouse(s)Anna Lillian (Conners) Kirby
(1914-1934) {her death}
Gladys Nora (Kelly) Kirby
(1935-1944) {his death}
Children6

Robert John Kirby (October 20, 1889 – January 15, 1944) was the Warden of Sing Sing prison from 1941 until 1944. Highly regarded for his integrity, Kirby brought respect back to the administration of Sing Sing, and order to the prison after the often controversial tenure of Lewis Lawes.