Kevin P. Tubridy

Kevin P. Tubridy, 57, of Bedford, yielded to his long bout with multiple myeloma, passing away on Wednesday morning, Feb. 14, 2018 at the Indiana University Hospice House.

Kevin was born on March 29, 1960 in Worcester, Mass., son of the late Patrick and M. Carol (Bagin) Tubridy.

He graduated from Burncoat Senior High School in 1978, and attended Northeastern University in Boston.

Kevin traveled and worked in several states along the U.S. east coast before settling in Indiana, where he worked for a number of years in supply chain for Lear Corporation, before leaving to follow his dream of starting up and owning a restaurant business.

While at Lear, Kevin met Merrilee Kirkwood and the two were married on July 26, 2003.

Kevin was an avid reader, animal lover, sports fan of the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots, loved riding his motorcycle, golfing and was a long-time volunteer at local food pantries.

In addition to his beloved wife Merrilee, Kevin leaves behind stepson James Kirkwood and grandson Dylan, all of Bedford. He is also survived by his three siblings – Patricia and her husband David Walsh of Holden, Mass.; John and his wife Kathleen of Chelmsford, Mass.; and Michael and his wife Lynda of Charlottesville, Va. He also leaves his mother-in-law Marvel Moore, brother-in-law Kenneth Moore and his wife Kathy, sister-in-law Martha and her husband Gary Schopmeyer; sister-in-law Rose Moore; and several nieces and nephews.

In accordance with Kevin’s wishes, a private memorial celebration for the family was held on Feb. 17 in Bloomington.

Memorial contributions may be made to the IU Simon Cancer Center for Multiple Myeloma. Please indicate “In memory of Kevin P. Tubridy” on your gift. Mail to: IU Simon Cancer Center, PO Box 7072, Indianapolis, IN 46207.