Kyle Christopher Wilkinson, 29, of Kinnelon, NJ passed away Saturday, January 19th, 2019.

Kyle was born in Passaic, N.J. on January 9th, 1990.  Kyle attended Bloomfield High School, where he played varsity football and William Paterson University. He was a senior pursuing a degree in history while working as a logistics professional at UPS.  He was a Boy Scout and achieved the rank of Life Scout with BSA Troop 22 in Bloomfield, NJ.

Kyle was a lover of life, his family, all animals but especially dogs.  He loved all sports and the outdoors, and loved playing golf.  He was a champion and passionate advocate for the underdog.  He made the earth a better place through his kind and generous acts for his family and friends, as well as for strangers.

Kyle is survived by his parents, Laura and Bob Wilkinson and his brothers, Alexander and Sean Wilkinson, and his grandfather, Robert J. Wilkinson.

A Memorial Service will be held from 2:00-4:00 pm Sunday, January 27th at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. In lieu of flowers, donations made to Orphaned Pets, Inc., PO Box 1945, West Caldwell, NJ 07007, www.OrphanedPetsInc.com , in memory of Kyle, would be greatly appreciated.