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 Valley 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, Connecticut, Laurie Harding of Center Sandwich, New Hampshire, 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, on April, 25, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., 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.
The Kenny Funeral Home has care of arrangements.
Tiffany Lemelin, shelter manager, brushing Marsala upon arrival.Provided
Michael DeBarba, certified dog trainer working with Marsala.Jennifer Almquist
Marsala wins a heart.Jennifer Almquist
Sadie, center, a Carolina dog, plays with her friend Negra, a terrier mix. Bella Linda, the small poodle, has since been adopted.L. Tomaino
Wesley, a young, exuberant mix, is looking for an active home.L. Tomaino
Bonnie and Clyde, an affectionate terrier pair.L. Tomaino
