Obituary, John F. Kinlen, Jr.

HOLMES – John F. Kinlen, Jr., 64, an area resident for 40 years and formerly of the Bronx, died suddenly on May 21, 2019, at his home.

Born in New York City on October 8, 1954, he was the son of John and Nora (Fredericks) Kinlen. John was the owner and operator of AJK Mechanical Services. He was a parishioner of St. Columba Church in Hopewell Junction, and a member of St. Mary’s Council #4065, Knights of Columbus and the St. John Paul II Assembly #2917. John enjoyed golfing, and the New York Giants and Yankees, but more than anything, he loved spending time with his family.

On October 23, 1977, in the Bronx, John married Donna (Margiasso) Kinlen. In addition to his wife, he is also survived by his children, Jennifer Corsano and her husband Michael, Christopher Kinlen, and Dana Kinlen; his grandchildren, Liana, Jacqueline and Brandon Corsano; his siblings, Doris Murray, Robert Kinlen, Joseph Kinlen, and William Kinlen; his dogs, Molli, Ellie and Lola; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9pm at  895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday at 9:30 am at St. Columba Church, 835 Route 82, Hopewell Junction followed by entombment at Fishkill Rural Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary’s Council #4065, Knights of Columbus or the American Heart Association.

Author: Harlem Valley News