Malta, NY/Walnut Cove, NC - Carljohn J. Linen, 56, departed this life on Friday (Mar. 20, 2015) at Albany Medical Center, as a result of an accident. Born on Oct. 9, 1958 in Saratoga Springs, NY, he is the only child of Joyce M. (Frydel) of Saratoga Springs and the late Carl Linen. In addition to his mother of Saratoga Springs, he is the proud father of Lonnie Xavier and Lander Adell Linen and half-brother of Carleen Narolsky of Latham. Survivors also include several aunts, uncles, cousins, many good friends and his dog, Hook. Carljohn lived an exciting life. He was a union man and worked as an iron worker in Local 12, the Plumber and Steamfitters Local 773 and was currently a professional driver for YRC Freight Teamsters 294. A lifelong motorcycle enthusiast who enjoyed attending the Ohio Skunk Fest every year, he was a fantastic cook who loved music, bon-fires and Genesee Bock beer. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am Friday, March 27, 2015 in St. Clement's Church, 231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, and a celebration of his life will be announced following mass. There are no calling hours. Memorials may be made in his name to WEXT-97.7, 4 Global View, Troy, NY 12180 or H.O.P.E. Rescue (Home for Orphaned Pets Exist), P.O. Box 2497, Wilton, NY 12831. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.