Ira Joseph Kaylin

Ira Joseph Kaylin, age 71, of Falls Church, VA passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 12, 2018. He was born May 15, 1946. Ira is survived by his wife of 47 years, Patricia Murphy Kaylin and their sons; Robert and James. Born in New York City, Ira grew up in Fair Lawn, NJ. He graduated from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service (class of ’68) in Washington, DC and earned a Master’s Degree from the University of Oregon. Ira worked for the US Treasury Department and retired from the Inter-American Development Bank. As a member of the Falls Church City Council, he contributed to the city’s budget preparations, financial strategies, and spending policies. Ira wished that in lieu of sending flowers, take a friend to lunch. A gathering of friends and family with a reception will be held from 4-6PM Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Murphy Funeral Home in Falls Church – 1102 West Broad Street. A memorial celebration will begin at 6:00PM Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.murphyfuneralhomes.com for the Kaylin family.