Mr. Conklin, 78, of Rumson, and formerly Little Silver, and Colts Neck, died Feb. 4, 2009, at home. He was a senior partner at Conklin, Cahill and Company, New York City, and former governor of the New York Stock Exchange. He was a former member of the Rumson Planning Board, and Borough Council. He was also a former Rumson fire and first aid commissioner. He was predeceased by a sister,Ann; and a son, Jerry, in 2001. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lucille Blanchet Conklin; a son and daughter-in-law, John J. and Jennifer Conklin III of Rumson; six daughters and three sons-in-law, Lucille M. Conklin and Tina Cressent of White Plains, N.Y., Claire and Edward O'Donnell of Mendham, Cynthia Conklin-Hull of Rumson, Suzanne and Thomas Schissler of Fair Haven, and Karen and Eric Conklin-Johnson of Denver; as brother, Francis Conklin of Boonton; a sister, Mary Therese Colando of Colts Neck; and 14 grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Holy Cross Church, Rumson. Interment was at Fair View Cemetery, Middletown. Arrangements were by John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank. Memorial donations may be made to Lunch Break, 121 W. Bergen Place, Red Bank, NJ 07701; or THANC Foundation, c/o Erika A. Markowitz, 10 Union Square e., Suite 5B, New York, NY 10003.