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Kevin Sharpe Obituary

Kevin Allen Sharpe Kevin Allen Sharpe, 59, of Rome, passed away at his home on February 22, 2025. He was born on July 31, 1965, in Rome, N.Y., and was the son of the late George and Beatrice Sharpe. Kevin was a graduate of Rome Free Academy and continued his education at Mohawk Valley Community College. He enjoyed golfing at Rome Country Club and training in Martial Arts. Kevin was a talented welder and enjoyed real estate development. His true passion in life was spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his beloved soulmate, Robin Ladue, Rome; a daughter Alana Clarice Sharpe; four sons, Joshua Ladue, Collin Sharpe, Trevor Sharpe and Jamar Zwiefach; a daughter-in-law, Nichole Ladue; four brothers, George, Matthew, Wayne and Keith Sharpe; six sisters, Dorothy Sharpe, Karen Flagg, Ann Marie Sardina, Patricia Howell, Georgette (Daryl) Austie and Catherine Rousseau; three grandchildren, Alexis Thorton, Michael and Tyler Ladue. Kevin was predeceased by two sisters; Elenor McKenzie and Margaret Ann Sypolt; three brothers, Butch, Michael and Gary Sharpe. Family and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Friday, February 28, 2025, from 1 to 3 P.M. at Strong-Burns & Sprock Funeral Home 7751 Merrick Road, Rome. A Celebration of Life will follow at 3 P.M. Interment will take place in the spring at Evergreen Cemetery in Stokes, N.Y.

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Published by WKTV on Feb. 26, 2025.

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Holly Osterhoudt

April 22, 2025

Kevin was always ready to help someone in need. He had a good heart and will be missed.

James Estal

February 28, 2025

Rest in Peace my friend

William [email protected]

February 27, 2025

Kevin spent his last week helping me through my cancer. Never a better friend than him

Tito

February 27, 2025

R.IP Kevin fly high my friend

Rob Witt

February 27, 2025

Kevin was a good friend. I ran into him a few weeks ago in Rome. First time in 30 years.. RIP Sharpy!!

Ed Duffy

February 26, 2025

Kevin plain and simple, was a great guy. Taking from us to soon. R.I.P. my friend .

Darryl

February 26, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we all mourn. His presence brought warmth and joy to everyone around him. He will be deeply missed, and his memory will live on in our hearts forever.

Stephanie Schell

February 26, 2025

Took pride in his work.

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7751 Merrick Rd, Rome, NY

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