Phillip R. Larkin

1952 - 2025

Phillip R. Larkin

1952 - 2025

BORN

1952

DIED

2025

Phillip Larkin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kenny Funeral Home - Sharon from Apr. 1 to Apr. 2, 2025.

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SHARON – Phillip R. Larkin, 72, of 84 Upper Main Street, passed away on March 21, 2025 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.

Phil was born July 20, 1952 in Sharon, the son of the late Herbert Nelson Larkin and Alice Lilian O'Neill Larkin.

Phil graduated from Housatonic Regional High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1972 to 1974. Once returning he was a skilled carpenter, working on many of the homes in Sharon and the surrounding towns.

He is survived by two sisters, Linda Larkin of Clinton, CT, Laurie Harding of Center Sandwich, NH and brother, David Larkin of Chelternham, England, and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his brother Michael Larkin, and sisters Elaine Angele Larkin and Kathleen Ann Larkin.

Calling hours will be held at Kenny Funeral Home in Sharon, CT on April 25 from 5PM to 7PM, with reception to follow at Sharon Firehouse. All other services are private.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Sharon Volunteer Ambulance, P.O. Box 357, Sharon, CT. 06069.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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April 2, 2025

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Diane Campbell -Carr

April 2, 2025

Condolences to the Larkin family. RIP Philip

Marcia Wanser

April 1, 2025

My condolences to Phil's family. May he RIP.

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