He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Karen Kirson, his children Jennifer, Jessica, Joshua and SamiDee, and eight grandchildren.
Jeff was born in New York on July 12, 1941 and raised in Manhattan.
A graduate of McBurney High School, Jeff went on to receive a Business degree at Temple University, where he played football for his beloved Owls. He was pledge master for Pi Lambda Phi, the original “Animal House.”
He ran and owned Kirker Chemical Enterprises, the world leader in the manufacture of nail polish. He was a true innovator and leader in his field.
Jeff was a devoted father and family meant everything to him. He enjoyed spending time at his homes in the Berkshires and Florida where he loved skiing, barbecues, driving his boat as well as soaking up beach life.
A private graveside service was held at B’nai Abraham Memorial Park on April 22, 2020.
He will be forever missed and never forgotten.
