Photo courtesy of San Fernando Mission Cemeteries and Mission Hills Catholic Mortuary
Mission Hills, California
Dec 27, 1934 – Aug 17, 2024
Monsignor Larkin was born on December 27, 1934 (St. John's Day) in Cork City, County Cork to Daniel and Mary (Molly) Larkin (O'Riley). He is the eldest of his four siblings. Msgr. Larkin is survived by: his brother Dennis (Margaret), Father Barry (Suncroft Parish, Co. Kildare), Anne (Niall) and Joan (John).
Msgr. Larkin attended St. Mary's College Knockbeg, Carlow. Upon graduating he entered St. Patrick Seminary in Carlow, County Carlow, founded in 1782.
Msgr. Larkin was ordained on June 13, 1959 (St. Anthony of Padua) in the Cathedral of the Assumption in Carlos by Bishop Thomas Keogh, Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin, for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
During his 65 years as a priest Msgr. Larkin ministered to the faithful of these parishes:
St. Anne in Santa Ana
Holy Family in Glendale
St. Polycarp, Stanton
St. Philip Neri in Lynwood
St. Genevieve in Panorama City
St. Julie Billiart in Newbury Park
St. Joseph in Long Beach
Our Lady of Lourdes in Tujunga
Msgr. Larkin was pastor of St. Francis de Sales for 28 years. During his years as pastor Msgr. Larkin was faithful to the instruction the Church gives to priests at their ordination to, "preach the Gospel, shepherd God's People and to celebrate the Sacred Liturgy, especially the Lord's sacrifice (Roman Pontifical, Ordination of Priests).
Thinking of you on your 1st Anniversary tomorrow, the family will gather together and pray for your soul, rest in peace Uncle Kevin X
Annelise Devine
August 16, 2025 | Naas | Family
Deepest sympathies to his families providing stories of you he loved to share.
We met KJL in his 2nd year of priesthood, 1961, so was a friendship during 53 of his 65 years of faithful service. Needless to say he was our Cupid- matchmaker, our wedding celebrant, baptized of daughters, celebrant at their weddings, helped us through losses and burials. Our home was often a haven from the rectory, tho we did have to move hamsters to garage as he couldn’t fathom them as pets when to him they...
Nancy (Warburton) Walterd
November 17, 2024 | La Verne, CA | Friend
Father Kevin was a warm and wonderful Priest and a comfort to so many in the family. He is missed by us all. We have such fond memories of his visits to New Jersey and the many times he officiated at our family weddings and funerals. We will always remember the fun he brought with him when ever he was here. We have much love for Kevin always.
Eileen Hurley
September 10, 2024 | Bernardsville, NJ | Family
Dear Uncle Kevin,
We're so saddened with your passing and feel like we're so far away at this sad time.
Even though you lived in Los Angeles, you were such a loving uncle who we thought about regularly and cared about very much.
We have so many wonderful memories with you, whether we were holidaying in West Cork or spending time with you when you came to stay in Ferndale (Greystones). over the years
We always enjoyed the See's candies you would...
Rachel Stone
September 07, 2024 | Greystones | Family
May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sunshine warm upon your face.
May the rains fall upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.
K P S
September 06, 2024
Uncle Kevin,
Words won’t do this justice in any way shape or form but I just hope you know how much of a strong and deeply positive influence you were to us all.
You are sorely missed and that will only continue to be the way.
I only have such fond memories of all your time with us, with your trips to Ireland and when you hosted us in California all those years ago.
As a young kid, I vividly remember all of your visits with your suitcases packed...
Robert Stone
September 05, 2024 | Family
Group of 10 Trees
Andrew and Denise Cole
September 04, 2024 | Loveland, CO
Single Tree
Alvin & Nuala Gunning, Ireland
September 03, 2024
Dear Kevin,
Words will never express my sense of loss at your passing. I have such treasured memories tucked away in my heart that will be a great comfort to me in time. Fabulous holidays in West Cork, Kerry and Wicklow.
Kevin you were the best of the best and I was honoured to have you as my brother.
Love you forever, Joan.
Joan Stone
September 01, 2024 | Wicklow | Family