Joseph “Joe” Kira, 92, of Speedway, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2011. He was born in Indianapolis on February 15, 1919 to Nicholas and Ana (Beu) Kira. Joe served his country in the Army during WWII and retired from the railroad in 1987. He is survived by his sister, Mary Engel; nephew, Charles C. Engel; nieces, Maryann King, Marsha Wolfla, Patricia Hessel, Helen Byler; and 11 great nieces and nephews. Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Kira; brothers, Nicholas and John Kira. Funeral Services for Mr. Kira will be held at Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center – Speedway on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 12noon. Visitation at the funeral home will be 2 hours prior to the services. Burial will take place in Floral Park Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.