Clifford A. Kearns, Sr., 85, of Ewing, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton, NJ.
Born in Trenton, Cliff was a lifelong area resident. After graduating from Trenton Central High School, Cliff went on to work as an iron worker with the Iron Workers’ Local Union #68 for over 40 years. He later came out of retirement for one last job, to build a roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure. Clifford was proud of his career and used his knowledge to teach iron working apprenticeship at the Mercer County Technical School as well as schools in San Francisco, CA.
In his spare time, Clifford enjoyed spending time with his family. He was dependable, hardworking, and loved to learn. He was self-taught in plumbing and electrical and used these skills to care for his loved ones. Cliff found great joy in decorating for the holidays, making Halloween and Christmas extra special every year. He showed his love through repairing the homes of his family members. In his younger years he had a passion for Soccer and has been named in the Trenton Soccer Hall of Fame. On days he wasn’t helping family and friends with whatever they needed, you could catch him at a slot machine or craps table at a local casino.
Predeceased by his parents Clifford and Hedwig Kearns (Konopka), his daughter, Terry Kearns, his son, Michael Kearns; his grandson, Justin Kearns; his sister, Loretta Lawson; and his brother in law, L.C. Lawson; Clifford’s memory will be carried on by his daughter, Robin Kearns; his grandson, Shane Miller and his wife, Nicole; his brother, Arthur Kearns; his niece, Heather Latini and her husband, Justin; his great-nieces, Bella and Vienna Latini; his son, Cliff Kearns Jr. and his wife, Cindy; his granddaughters, Gianna and Chelsea Kearns; his grandsons, Tyler, Michael and Jacob, along with many friends who will miss him dearly.
Funeral services will begin on Friday, January 3, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. at the Saul Colonial Home, 3795 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square, NJ.
Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Hamilton, NJ.
Visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, January 3, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Saul Colonial Home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Cliff’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by visiting https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html