With great sadness, the family of Carl L. Conklin of Wilton, New York, share the news of his passing. Carl passed away peacefully by the side of his loving wife of 64 years, Carol, on November 18, 2024 at the age of 83.
He will be dearly missed by his wife Carol; his children: Carl Conklin (Nancy), Jeff Conklin (Allyson), Jennifer Nichols (Michael), Debra Schubert (Richard); grandchildren: Tiffany, Zachary, Kristen, Rinnieco, Katie, Erika, Elizabeth, Nicholas, Cheyenne and Joshua ; great-grandchildren: Marnie, Dane, Isabel, Sebastian, Gavin, Bella, Ziggy, Ryder, Gerah, River, Ezrah, Wesson, Journie, Oliver, Kieran, Declan, Imogen; his sister-in-law Donna Conklin and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brother William Conklin and his parents Carl and Ruth Conklin.
The family would also like to acknowledge his life-long best friend, Jack Nichol (Pam), whom he shared countless adventures with and long walks and coffee in his later years.
Born in Amsterdam, New York, he was known for his silly humor and unwavering devotion to his family, always offering his vast knowledge of everything to everyone. He enjoyed playing golf, sudoku puzzles, watching sports and eating.
Carl retired from Saint-Gobain at the age of 75 as a Mechanical Engineer.
A celebration of Carl’s life is scheduled for December 28, 2024 at 2:00 pm at the Italian American War Veterans Club, 247 Grand Avenue, Saratoga Springs, New York.
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With great sadness, the family of Carl L. Conklin of Wilton, New York, share the news of his passing. Carl passed away peacefully by the side of his loving wife of 64 years, Carol, on November 18, 2024 at the age of 83.
He will be dearly missed by his wife Carol; his children: Carl Conklin (Nancy), Jeff Conklin (Allyson), Jennife
Saturday, December 28, 2024
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Italian-American War Veterans
247 Grand Ave Saratoga Springs, NY 12866