Kenneth Henry Tinquist, Sr., 97, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020 in Port Jervis, NY. Born in Newark, Kenneth resided in West Orange for many years, where he and his wife Eleanor raised their family. Kenneth was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during WWII. He worked for over 40 years for AT&T as a supervisor, before his retirement. Kenneth was also an avid golfer and sports fan, especially the NY Yankees.
Kenneth was predeceased by his beloved wife, Eleanor, his dear son Kenneth Jr., who passed away on November 29, 2019, his brother Harold, as well as his life-long friend, Jimmy Fagan. He is survived by his loving daughter Sandy Harrington and her husband Joe, as well as 4 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were private and under the direction of Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home, Livingston. A celebration for Kenneth, and his son Kenny will be held at a later date. Please visit www.quinnhoppingfuneral.com for updated service information.