Kevin Michael Conklin

Kevin Michael Conklin obituary

Kevin Michael Conklin

Kevin Conklin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cranston Funeral Home on Sep. 8, 2025.

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Kevin Michael Conklin, age 62, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on September 5, 2025. Kevin was born on December 11, 1962, in Suffern, NY, the son of the late James and Joan Conklin.

Kevin was an avid bowler, bowling several perfect 300 games, as well as an 800 series, he made metal miniature figurines, and he loved to cook. Kevin also loved Lacrosse, he was a Lacrosse Coach for youth leagues in Salem, OR, he was also an avid fan of the New York Rangers hockey team.

Kevin is survived by his son, Kristian Kelly Conklin, two sisters, Jamie Conklin Graves (Aaron) and Dianne Conklin, his favorite niece, Emily VanTassell, as well as several other nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Joan Conklin, his brother, James "Jay" Conklin, and sister, Bobbie Conklin.

Funeral Services will be private.

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