Sidney Calvin Harkins

June 26, 1935 - April 4, 2020

Sidney Calvin Harkins passed away at Pine Haven Nursing Home in Philmont, NY on April 4, 2020, after a short Covid 19 related illness. Cal was born in Mahopac, NY on June 26, 1935, to the late William and Johanna Harkins. He is survived by his son Richard Harkins, granddaughter Taura (Harkins) Bartolotta and husband Adam Bartolotta. Cal was predeceased by his wife Eileen (Tobin) Harkins in 2014, after 60 years of marriage, and their son Frederick in 1959. Cal graduated from Mahopac High School and continued the family tradition of farming. He and his father operated dairy farms on Crane Road and Dixon Road in Mahopac. A development on the original farm site has a street named Harkins Drive. Cal and his family moved to Livingston, NY, in the 1960’s to continue his love of farming. He was a man of the land, most comfortable when tending to his cows or out in the field cutting and baling hay. In later years he worked for the Livingston Highway Department and continued to raise cattle and provide hay for local horse farms. Cal is survived by brother Bobby Harkins (Janet), and sister Ann Crum; sister-in-law Ellie Harkins; sisters and brothers-in-law Ruth and Bill Mckeever and Marilyn and Robert Tobin; and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by brothers Jimmy (Ellie), Eddie (Angela), Charlie (Gloria), Fred, and sister Margie Walsh. Cal will be greatly missed by all who loved him. Burial and a Celebration of Life will be held at an appropriate time.