September 28, 2022. Kirt is predeceased by his parents, Edgar & Connie Compton; & brother, Garry Compton. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Patricia (McGrath) Compton; children, Tracey (Ted) Walsh, Torrie (Rob) Cook, Scott (Melissa) Compton, Jodie (Jeff) Esposito; grandchildren, Sean, Mitchell Walsh, Payton, Logan Cook, Colin, Cody Compton, Jackson, & Jayleigh Esposito; sister Dawn Lohrman; several nieces, nephews, cousins & dear friends.

Kirt graduated from both MCC and RIT. He was a member of the adjunct faculty at SUNY Brockport 27 years and served as president of the National Recreation Association. Kirt retired from Kodak after 31 years of work as a technical writer and head of the Recreation Department (KPAA).

Kirt's favorite pastimes included travel, gardening, fishing at Canada's Christie Lake, and being involved in his grandchildren's sports. He also enjoyed following Notre Dame football and Syracuse University basketball.

Kirt's life story will be shared during his visitation at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane (Between 390 & Long Pond Rd.) Monday, October 3rd, 2-4 & 6-8 PM. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated, Tuesday, October 4th, 10:30 AM at Our Mother of Sorrows Church, 5000 Mt. Read Blvd. Kirt will be laid to rest in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Golisano Children's Hospital, tiny.cc/Golisano or Camp Good Days & Special Times, campgooddays.kindful.com/ in Kirt's memory.