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Kevin J. Renkavinsky
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Kevin Renkavinsky Obituary
Kevin J. Renkavinsky, age 50 of Trumbull, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, January 8, 2020 in St Vincent's Medical Center. Kevin was born in Bridgeport, devoted son of Mildred Renkavinsky and the late Louis Renkavinsky III and was a lifelong area resident. He is a graduate of Masuk High School and received his bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Sacred Heart University. Kevin was a self employed videographer and a member of the Masonic Lodge Corinthians No 104. Also known as "MegaWoodswalker" by his many devoted youtube channel followers. Kevin was a passionate outdoor enthusiast. He was skilled in deep woods survival camping and backcountry trekking. He had an extreme love for nature. Above all Kevin's first love was his family and friends. Survivors, in addition to his mother include his sister Wendy L. Renkavinsky, beloved nephew Brayden L. Renkavinsky, uncle Richard Renkavinsky, uncle John Nevelus, aunt Betty Nevelus and a cousin Aron Renkavinsky. Friends may call Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., in the Redgate - Hennessy Funeral Home, Main Street and Gorham Place, Trumbull. A Masonic Ritual will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Words of Remembrance will be offered at 10:30 a.m., and a Prayer Service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in St John's Cemetery, Monroe. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford, CT 06492. To send online condolences please visit www.redgatehennessy.com
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Daniel Beller
January 6, 2025
We miss you Kevin. May your memory and soul be blessed. You left a bautiful heritage.
Wanderlust
May 18, 2024
Kevin´s legacy of love will always be his megawoodswalker videos on youtube. The gift that keeps on giving. He has touched thousands with his insightful and informative videos. If you haven´t seen them...you should!
Bryan
January 7, 2023
Hey Walker, so what are we doing today? I sure miss hearing you say that on your camping trips. In fact, whenever I get out to the wood for a trip, I can still hear your voice say those words. I miss you and I wanted to say that I think I will never forget you. Thank you for the memories of your adventures. They live on with a lot of folks. I'm sure the camping is great in heaven. Enjoy!
Daniel Beller
January 6, 2023
We will always remember Kevin. He got into our hearts with his wisdom and his love of nature and walks. God Bless His Soul and Memory.
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Daniel Beller
January 6, 2022
My deepest feelings. His great work as walker and camper will always be remembered with respect.
skydataDNB
January 7, 2021
I have been checking your YouTube regularly this year and wondered where your new videos were. I was really looking forward to catching a some new content and discovered the news while going through the comments section. I enjoyed your videos of your adventures in nature.
William c Denison
November 15, 2020
I really enjoyed watching Kevin's Youtube channel. It was among the best for hot tent camping. I looked forward for every video Kevin would make. I have some summer sausage I'll be eating today in your memory. Gone way to soon. Rip My friend.
Andrew Huymaier
November 6, 2020
Kevin’s positivity and smile are gonna be felt always by those who learned from him as an outdoorsman. He was a great instructor to a student of the outdoors like myself and he will be truly missed but his memory will always be cherished and live on through his YouTube content. I will see you in Valhalla my brother. I won’t forget the bacon. This fire is for you Kevin.
Neil
September 16, 2020
I just now learned of Kevin's passing, after learning a great deal about the outdoors and methodical survival by watching his many youtube videos. This was very sad news to hear. His personality and spirit were evident in his many video explanations. Condolences
Michael v
April 16, 2020
I just learned of his passing now and am deeply saddened. you will be missed
Dan N
March 21, 2020
Love your video adventures! I eagerly awaited the next post. You will be missed.
Emily G
March 14, 2020
You are missed Kevin. Never forgotten but missed dearly. Hope you're doing well with your new travels!
Daniel F
February 11, 2020
My prayers go out to the family. To Kevin thank you for all the life lessons that you taught us threw your youtube channel you will be missed buddy.
Bruce Czech
February 10, 2020
I have Say something about Kevin, or as I knew him on YouTube the woodswalker. Such an amazing and talented man. I grew up in Connecticut and every week or So So was transported to the Connecticut woods To Kevin's Family I just want to say that I will truly miss him.
Steve Spicer
February 9, 2020
I went to Megawoodswalkers u tube channel today to see if he had any new videos. I am deeply saddened to hear he has past away. I have enjoyed watching his videos for several years and im sure like many of his subscribers I had considered him a friend I have never met. He has a spirt that made it easy for people to connect with. God bless him and his family. You are in my prayers.
Daniel Beller
February 8, 2020
I never met him in person but enjoyed his videos about camping. Such a sweet, gentle and funny person, lover of Nature, walker and expert in camping.
I just learned he passed away.
My condolences to his loved ones.
May his memory be blessed.
From the city of Beer Sheva in Israel.
Len l
February 5, 2020
Condolences to his family, friends and followers. I never met the man, but was a fan off his videos. He seemed to me to be a very decent man. He was respectful to others very knowledgeable and the kind of person who was always willing to help. He is probably cooking his sacred bacon for the others in heaven.
Greg Graham
February 5, 2020
My Condolences
Cubmaster Pack 30 Freeburg, IL
DOUG PRICE
January 29, 2020
My condolences to Kevin's family and friends, I never got to met Kevin. But loved all his YouTube videos. Rest In Peace sweet soul. Doug PRICE
Morning Crow & Kacie Crow
January 28, 2020
Deepest condolences and much prayer over Woods Walker's Family. Though we'd never met Kevin, we had chatted on Bushcraft USA, and were fans of his you tube videos. He has many Friends and we join them, in that he will be missed. God bless and comfort his loved ones.
Brad Z
January 26, 2020
My condolences to Kevin's family and friends I didn't know him but I greatly enjoyed watching and learning from his videos Rest In Peace Kevin
Trevor
January 25, 2020
A new adventure Walker! Rest in peace my friend.
Connor
January 23, 2020
It is truly heartbreaking to hear this news of Kevin's passing. Although I had never got the chance to meet you in person, I cannot wait to meet you beside all of our loved ones in the kingdoms of heaven. Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your videos and your kind heart, you will be dearly missed Walker. God has a very special place for great men like you. See you soon..
January 22, 2020
Rest in Peace Kev.
January 20, 2020
He was a valued member of Bushcraft USA forum and will be missed by all there!
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Benji Salinas
January 20, 2020
Sorry to hear Kevin has passed.
He was a good friend for over 10 years through online outdoor forums like BushCraftUSA.
Sending my respects to family and friends.
God Bless.
Red Ochre
Wade Kerth
January 20, 2020
The walker was part of my life for 2 year's from watching his wonderful outdoor adventures, I am in shock as I write this message of condolences to his family and friends, I did not know him personally but watching his videos brought great joy and happiness to my life he seemed like such a nice man that loved the outdoors and making people happy with all his uploads on YouTube. You will be truly missed Kevin R.I.P.
P R
January 19, 2020
I just learned of Kevin's passing. I, too, am in shock. I never met Woods in person but knew him, like so many here, via YT, but really a long time before he started his channel, when I "met" Woods Walker, as he was known on several forums, over 12 years ago (ZH (the MBO's were classic) & Bushcraft USA, come quickly to mind). I was fortunate to exchange a couple of chats back then. I would enjoy his videos of the trips he took, projects he completed, and the gear reviews he made. I always thought that Kifaru should have him on staff. His gear comparisons, some with MAGS, were phenomenal. I count him as a 'brother in spirit' and know that his legacy will carry on for a very long time. Sincere condolences to his mother & family. He went way too soon. His light will shine in every one he touched. His reach & inspriation extended far and wide as evidenced by these messages. God speed, Kevin!!
Logan
January 17, 2020
I didn't know Kevin...but I enjoyed watching his videos...he brought peace to a lot of people he never knew. Gonna miss the hot tenting videos...rest easy bud..
January 16, 2020
Farewell my brother. May God bless and keep you forever. Your light shines on.
Sam B
January 15, 2020
Watched you on youtube kevin. So sad you passed. Your videos were so zen and would melt all the stress seeing you in the cozy tent on cold days. Thank you for your impact on the world
James Kaps
January 15, 2020
Kevin (MegaWoodsWalker) will be missed by so many people he touched over the years. So many knew him only from YouTube but he was still a friend and part of our family. He touched many so many lives of people he never even knew. Kevin my friend farewell. You will greatly be missed.
Bradley Mann
January 14, 2020
Kevin is going to be missed by all the lives he has touched. I have not had a chance to get to know him personally, but I have had been fortunate enough to get the opportunity to learn more about the outdoors with Kevin as the guide and instructor. As Kevin would say, "So what are we going to do today?", And for some reason I can't find a way to complete the sentence as well as Kevin's enthusiasm would. Thanks for letting me know about the outdoors with you, Kevin and you will be greatly missed.
January 14, 2020
We really enjoyed watching Mege Woods Maker on you tube.Prayers for his family,The Bullock.
January 14, 2020
Rest in Peace Brother.
Reverend Jim
Rich Wisner
January 14, 2020
You will be missed by so many.
Rich Wisner
January 14, 2020
Kevin, I never was fortunate enough to meet you in person but we did converse through YouTube comments over the years. I always looked forward to your videos and you were a wealth of knowledge when it came to outdoor enjoyment. I feel like I have lost one of my best friends and I just wanted to express my gratitude to have been along on so many of your outdoor adventures, through your videos. My heart goes out to your family and friends. I am so sorry for their loss. You were someone who really knew how to have fun. I wish I could've shaken your hand and said "thank you" for making the world a better place.
"Hey everybody it's the Walker, so what are we doing today?"
I will miss you dearly my brother.
Godspeed and rest in peace.
Richard Jones
January 14, 2020
I didn't know Kevin personally but followed him on YouTube. He was a positive influence in my life and he will be greatly missed . My thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family. May God Bless.
Greg Guild
January 14, 2020
My sympathies for all the family.
Kevin had a broad reach of people who's lives he enriched, though never having met, myself among them. I will miss him and his smile and the hours of watching his videos.
Jerry Lama
January 14, 2020
Enjoyed Kevin's vlog very much. Seemed to be a gentle and decent person. Gone way too soon. My condolences and prayers. God bless
Derek Christensen
January 13, 2020
Such a terrible loss,condolences to Kevin's family and friends. I was fortunate enough to have met Kevin first in 2010 at the "East Coast Rendezvous" winter camping meet in the Adirondacks and every February went back looking forward to catching up with him. He had a penchant for winter camping! Kevin and I did a tough 5 day hike along the AT trail in Massachusetts in July 2016 that will be etched in my memory. His online presence and videos were anticipated and enjoyed by many. Kevin's knowledge of the outdoors and bushcraft was impressive, his friendly and positive demeanor appreciated. He will be missed by many.
Derek Christensen
Fenwick, Ontario, Canada
Anthony Lombardo
January 13, 2020
Thankyou for all that you have done and shown us in the youtube community as your followers we shall pass on the outdoors knowledge that you have shown and it doesn't go without notice that you were a great person. Thankyou for all you've done.
January 13, 2020
I didn't have the chance to meet u in person and shake your hand, but I found myself in tears when I learned of your passing, You had such a kind and beautiful soul that shines so brightly and touches anyone who had ever watched your videos. The light of your kind heart shall forever warm those dearest to you, my thoughts, prayers, sympathies, and condolences are with your family and friends. Farewell Kevin, your life was a blessing, your videos are a treasure, you are loved and respected beyond words and you will be missed beyond measure.
paul socia
January 13, 2020
R.I.P Kevin
Donna Puskar
January 13, 2020
So sorry for your loss. This was shocking and sad sad news.
January 13, 2020
Loved his YouTube channel. He'll be missed. Rest In Peace! Condolences to the family!
Andrew Chesney
January 12, 2020
Kevin was an outdoors man of the highest caliber!
His knowledge and good-natured spirit will be dearly missed by all.
Bryan
January 12, 2020
I was totally in shock when I read that you had passed this week Walker. Your videos have helped change my life in a most positive way, at a time which was critical for me. I'm so sorry for whatever happened, but there are many great adventures for you in heaven. God bless you and your family. I'm going to download a bunch of your videos so I'll be able to keep them and share your trips with you over and over.
Jim Kraemer
January 12, 2020
May you rest in peace Kevin. Until we meet again in paradise, Brother. rxz
January 12, 2020
RIP
Sean O'Donoghue
January 12, 2020
So sorry for your loss.
Kevin, wasn't someone I new in person but enjoyed his videos immensely. I was fortunate to learn a lot from Kevin and always appreciated the joy he brought to his videos when spending time in the woods. A great character and someone who will be greatly missed in the bushcraft & outdoors community. Take care Mega and may you tread lightly on your journey through the woods.
Sean O'D - United Kingdom
Enya Garcia
January 12, 2020
Kevin - The woods will be a darker and lonelier place without your shine.
Billie Jo Bevan
January 12, 2020
Kevin, the great outdoorsman! He lived each day to the fullest and did what he loved. He made me want to get out into nature and enjoy the beauty and take in the fresh air.
RIP, Kevin! My heart is with Wendy, Braden and Millie during this difficult time. Kevin is a treasure to so many. Much love to you all.
Mrwse100
January 12, 2020
Megawoods Walker - Kevin
Rest In Peace my bushcraft brother!
Every time I camp at Webb Mountain I'll have a drink and say a prayer for you. Man - you will be missed by so many.
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