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Thomas Brink Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 13, 2014.

Thomas Francis Brink, of North Salem, NY, formerly of Yonkers, NY, passed away peacefully at his home on June 12th, 2014, after a brave battle with cancer. He was born in Yonkers on March 31, 1937 to Frederick Brink and Anna (Meade) Brink. Thomas graduated from Gorton High School in Yonkers. He married Rose Mary Howley on March 13, 1957 at St. Bartholomew's Church in Yonkers. Thomas was a member of the Yonkers Police Department and a Medal of Honor recipient. He retired on February 12, 1981 and owned and operated Tom Brink's Moving & Storage until 2012. Thomas attended mass daily at St. Lawrence O'Toole Catholic Church in Brewster, NY. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend and neighbor. Thomas is survived by his brother, Henry J. (Eileen) Brink, Atlanta, GA; Sister-in-law Rita (Buddy) Wind, Thornwood, NY; his five loving children: Colleen (Dr. Neal) Junck, Tempe, AZ; Ann Marie (David) Beers, Carmel, NY; Thomas (Tina) Brink, Newry, N. Ireland; William Brink, Brewster, NY; Rose (Tony) Frith, Easley, SC and his many cherished grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Thomas was predeceased by his one and only love, Rose Mary (Howley) Brink and his adored grandson, Christopher J. Brink. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Thomas on Tuesday, June 17th @ 11:00am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Yonkers with interment to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Yonkers. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 16h from 4:00-8:00pm at the Whalen & Ball Funeral Home 168 Park Avenue, Yonkers (914) 965-5488 www.whalenandballfh.com.

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June 18, 2014

Terri Magaletti

To Colleen, Ann, Tommy, Billy, Rosie and there Families. Even though we watched yesterday daddy being laid to rest my vision of him now is his big smile dancing with mommy and being so happy to be home with all the rest of
his family and friends that went before him. We know he is truly already home in heaven with God feeling wonderful no pain and happy to be home...God's Blessing to all of you
Terri Bean as Daddy would call me.
Love (Terri, Joe, Joey & Michelle

June 16, 2014

Carmen, John, Alexandra.... Kearney

To Terri, Michelle,grandma & rest of Tom's family & friends, May God keep Tom in his warm embrace while he keeps warm memories of Tom in your hearts during this most difficult time, and throughout the years ahead!!!
Our sincere condolences to all!
With love & sympathy,
the Kearney's

June 16, 2014

Monica Kinsey

Colleen, Neal and family,

We thinking of you today and praying that you find peace during this difficult time.
Love, The Kinsey Family

June 15, 2014

COLLEEN MCCARTHY

To all my Brink cousins;
So sorry for your loss Your dad and mom were very special people,you just had to loo at them and know they were in love always. With the loss of my dad Hank Warnock 2 weeks ago, I cannot help to smile and think of them in God's glory together. RIP Tom

June 15, 2014

To my favorite Irishman! I will love you forever and will miss you calling me Linnybelle! Tell Aunt Rose, Uncle Dan , Aunt Marge and my Dad I miss them!
To all my cousins, just know our family in heaven, it will only seem like a second
That we are with them.. We suffer, but they are not.Love ,Linnybelle
Linda, Ted and family

June 15, 2014

Dee Gondolfi

Billy, I am so sorry to hear of the passing f your dad. Take comfort in the fact that he is flying high with the angels. So very sorry for your loss.

June 15, 2014

Dawn Schwartz

To the Brink family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Tommy. You were blessed to have the best father, grandfather and great-grandfather. May he RIP and be at rest with Rose in heaven.

June 15, 2014

Eileen Castellano

My thoughts and prayers are with the Brink family Tom can now spend time talking to my dad they can keep each other company

June 15, 2014

June Bruno

Reflecting back on the lives of Tommy and Rose, we shared many happy times and I know Tommy had a full and loving life. I'm grateful to have been related to him. Having recently lost my brother, Henry Warnock it gives me peace knowing they are together in heaven telling tall tales and singing Danny Boy. Much love, June (Warnock) Brink.

June 15, 2014

To all the Brink Familyso sorry for your loss.Another GOOD IRISHMAN gone to Heaven leaving behind fond MEMORIES,and LOVE to be carried on for generations. Love Joan Warnock and family

June 15, 2014

anthony tascione

Tom and Rose , two wondeful people, family first, generous, loving, humorous and totally unpretenious. Godspeed

June 14, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time - may he rest in peace.

Love,
Joanie

June 14, 2014

Thinking of you all at this time...many memories shared together through the years with our families. He was one of the good guys. Special prayers being said for my neices, Mandi and Mielinda and my nephew, David Beers...Godspeed to you all....Shannon Beers, Patterson, N.Y...

June 14, 2014

B J Tompkins

Dear Brink Family,
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your father, Tom . I remember so many positive and genuine conversations with your Mom and Dad about their beloved children. We often spoke of our Irish ancestry and our former residence- the city of Yonkers - and the many changes throughout the years since we all moved north. I willl always remember with a big smile the classes with you- the Brinks' children - and the love and pride your parents felt for their family. God Bless you and your families. I know you will be together and there will be comfort in the common bonds you all treasure. Love always, BJ Tompkins, former North Salem HS teacher.

June 14, 2014

Janet Stevens

Thinking of your whole family right now...and wonderful Lake memories of your Mom and Dad. So sad at his passing and so grateful that they are now together with Heavenly Father. Loving you...

June 14, 2014

Kurt & Michele Frisch

We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

June 14, 2014

Diane Oringer

So very sorry to hear the sad news. You are all in our thought and prayers. Love and peace to all of you.

June 14, 2014

Alice Jean Benjamin

Anne Marie and family - you are in my prayers. Your faith will help you get through this. Losing someone you love is awful but at least you know he is in a better place.

June 13, 2014

Tammy Kaminer

So very sorry for your loss. Our love to you all from Arizona.
Tammy & Mike Kaminer and Family

June 13, 2014

Ann Marie and Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in knowing that he is with his Father in Heaven. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Janet and Bob Gordon

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