Michael J. Conklin passed away on December 27, 2025. He was 73. Born in Newark he moved to Kearny 20 years ago. Visiting will be from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Monday December 29 at the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home 596 Belgrove Drive in Kearny. Mass will be on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Stephens Church and burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Michael was employed by The State of N.J. as a Court Clerk in The Essex County Court House. He enjoyed his memberships with The Iron Bound Irish and The Sons of The American Legion Post 408.
Beloved husband of Eleanor (nee Flatley) and loving father of Maureen Conklin-Guglich (her husband Rob) and Kevin M. Conklin. He was the brother of the late; Richard, William, Joseph and Thomas. He is also survived by his mother in law Lucille Flatley, his sisters in law; Mary Conklin, Lucille Rogers and Carol Velez along with loving nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers kindly consider a donation to Alzheimer research in Michael’s memory.