Kevin J. Walline
- Jan 22, 2022
- 2 min read
Updated: Jan 24, 2022
1948 - 2022
OBITUARY
Kevin Walline passed away on January 21, 2022, at 73, after battling multiple myeloma for the past two years. Despite the medical conditions he suffered throughout his life, he always put the needs of his family, friends, and the community above his own.
Kevin will be missed by his wife, Rose Walline, family, friends, and all who knew him. He will be lovingly remembered by his children Curtis Walline and Cindie Lembo as the “best dad ever” because he was hardworking, generous, patient, and kind. He always took the time to help anyone who needed it, especially because he could fix anything! Kevin liked doing home renovation projects, designing and building lamps, furniture, and creating art. Kevin enjoyed being active and loved playing golf, fishing, and bowling. Kevin was an avid reader and was always seen with a new book.
Kevin had a career spanning over fifty years with Con Edison, where he started as a splicer in 1966. His work included providing electricity and lighting for the first responders and emergency workers at the World Trade Center following the attacks on September 11, 2001. In 2016, he won the company’s highest honor, the “Living Our Values” Award for excellence in service, teamwork, and improving the quality of life of community members.
Kevin was actively involved in volunteer work and charitable organizations. Within the Con Edison community, Kevin helped organize an annual charity softball tournament for twenty years, raising over $200,000 for the Guiding Eyes for the Blind and Mercy First. For decades, he coached Special Olympics golf, Challenger softball, basketball, and soccer for individuals with disabilities. Following his retirement, he volunteered for The Fuller Center for Housing to rehabilitate homes for people in need.
At this time, no memorial service is planned. In Kevin’s honor, please consider donating to any of the following organizations he was passionate about:
www.specialolympics.org
www.fullercenterny.org
www.Guidingeyes.org
www.mercyfirst.org
Daniel and I are deeply saddened by the loss of Kevin. He was our friend and mentor for many years in Merillon Challenger baseball and Special Olympics golf and we looked forward weekly to spending time with him. He'll be missed and long remembered. Our condolences to Curt and the rest of his family.
I met and knew Kevin from his volunteer work with the Merillon Challengers softball league in New Hyde Park, where he coached for over 25 years. He was patient, caring and always there to help the players learn the game. The Merillon Challenger family will miss him. I was glad to have known him and will miss his easy going spirit. Thoughts and prayers to the family. Rest in peace.
Kevin lov ya brother in heaven,...to Kevs family, grateful for sharing him with the Fullercenterny..
we miss him daily....
RIP Kevin, you were a true gentleman.. I am happy that I was lucky enough that our paths crossed... I enjoyed the few rounds of golf and the bunch of laughs we did share.... Thoughts and Prayers to your family...
I had the privilege of working with Kevin and Curt on the King St. site for the Fuller Center. He was a kind, patient and knowledgeable man. He will be missed.