MILES J. KINNE

SHERRILL >> Miles J. Kinne “The Cat,” 64, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018, at Crouse Hospital, Syracuse. He was born on Jan. 13, 1954, in Utica, a son of the late Marvin J. and Helen E. (Morgan) Kinne. Miles was a graduate of UFA. On April 12, 1975, he married Karen Conklin at St. Paul’s Church, Whitesboro. Up until they closed their doors, Miles was employed as a supervisor at Farrington Plastics, Utica. In his free time, he enjoyed woodworking, playing his guitars, fishing and spending time with his family and friends at Sto-ne-nols Campground, unless, of course, there was a game on. Miles was a lifelong fan of the Amazin’ Mets and the New York Jets. If it were up to him, he would never miss a game. He is survived by his loving wife, Karen; children, Adrienne Kinne ( Danny Beaver), Vermont, Kimberly (Dana) Warner, Verona and Jeffrey Kinne, Sherrill; siblings, Morgan ( Debra) Kinne, North Carolina, Marshall (Eric Beckford) Kinne, Belleville and Heidi (Bill Bryant) Kinne, Whitesboro; grandchildren, Shawn and Sonia; mother-in-law, Helen Conklin; sisters-in-law, Diane Conklin, Leslie (Al) Mihalek and Deidre Conklin and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Miles also leaves his K-9 companion, Mookie Miles. He was predeceased by his beloved grandson, our strong willed warrior, Liam; brother, Mitchell; father-inlaw, Robert F. Conklin, and brother-in-law, Robert P. Conklin. Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, from 4-6 p.m. at Surridge & Roberts Funeral Home, 470 French Road, Utica. Funeral services will commence immediately following visitation at 6 p.m. Please kindly omit floral offerings and consider remembrances in Miles’ name to the Liam M. Kinne Foundation. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Miles’ family would like to thank Dr. Robert Burdick, Sherrill and the doctors, nurses and staff at Crouse Hospital for the care and compassion shown. Messages of sympathy at www.surridgeandroberts. com