William I. Brink, 64, a lifelong area resident, died on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie.
Born June 14, 1956 in Poughkeepsie, he was the son of the late Franklin and Eleanora Schaffer Brink.
Bill worked for the City of Poughkeepsie as a groundskeeper for 22 years before his untimely retirement in 2000 due to medical reasons.
On April 27, 1985 in St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Poughkeepsie, he married the former Jerri Lynn Booth. Mrs. Brink survives at home.
Mr. Brink enjoyed spending time with his family, being outdoors and camping. He also was an avid coin collector and played pool in the local APA Pool League.
In addition to his wife, Bill is survived by his daughter, Jessica Brink, and fiancé Raymond West, of Poughkeepsie; one grandson, Jaxson West; and two granddaughters, Mackenzie Archer and Payton Rose.
He is also survived by his two sisters, Frances Hare and Brenda Roger; brother, Daniel Brink; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Bill was predeceased by his son, Jason Rose, on February 9, 2017; and two brothers.
In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place.
Memorial calling hours will be from 4 to 7 PM, Friday, May 7th at Sweet's Funeral Home, Rte. 9, Hyde Park.
A Memorial Service will take place at 6 PM during the calling hours.
Masks will be required, and proper COVID safety protocols will be observed.
In lieu of flowers, Bill's family respectfully requests memorial donations to the Alzheimer's Association, 2 Jefferson Plaza, Suite 103, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. (
www.alz.org
)
To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit
www.sweetsfuneralhome.com
.