Of Fitchburg, Mass. (formerly of Bayonne); on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012; son of the late Edward and Florence Conklin; loving husband of Diana Lynn Conklin; father of Nicole Petruska and her husband Brian, and Nicholas; brother of Edward and his wife Terry; godfather of Edward Patrick; grandfather of Brian Jr., Nikolette and Alexandr; son-in-law of Gertrude Funk. Arrangements were by the DWORZANKI & SON Funeral Home. Cremation private.