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Richard Lynk Obituary

LYNK, RICHARD H. "RICK" Richard H. "Rick" Lynk, 57, husband of Pamela Pepin Lynk of East Haven passed away April 8, 2011 in the Hospital of St. Raphael. Father of Richard H. "Ricky" Lynk, Jr. of East Haven. Son of the late Ewing and Ann Lauro Lynk. Brother of Aileen Butricks of East Haven, John Lynk of New Haven and the late William and Robert "Tuna" Lynk. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Rick was a Forklift Operator for Stop & Shop Warehouse for 30 years and also a local Disc Jockey. He was a proud member of the BAWB M.C....."Everything is still Tremendous"....... His funeral procession will leave the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte 80) East Haven Wednesday morning at 9:00. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Pompeii Church at 9:30. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. Friends may call TUESDAY from 4:00-8:00 PM. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Fr. McGivney Cancer Center, 1450 Chapel St., New Haven, CT 06511. Sign Rick's guestbook online at www.portofuneralhomes.net

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Published by New Haven Register from Apr. 11 to Apr. 12, 2011.

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April 16, 2011

Pam I am so sorry to hear the sad news. Ali Gambardella

April 15, 2011

Condolences to the family and the BAWB club. Lynk will be sadly missed and fondly remembered.

Tony and Val Caprio

Roseann Esposito

April 14, 2011

Rick's Family, I'm so sorry for your loss, please accept my condolences, I remember Rick from our high school days, always with a big smile. God Bless you & your children

Jennifer DiLieto

April 14, 2011

Such a huge loss! Ricky will be missed. My deepest condolences to hiss family,espesially Pam his wife and his son
Ricky Jr. Thinking of you.

Scott Vaspasiano

April 13, 2011

What came first chicken or the egg.TRUE MAN ,TRUE FREIND,TRUE PERSON.PEACE OUT MY BROTHER.(WITH LOVE)

April 13, 2011

Pam, it has been many years since I have seen you but remember how much I loved hanging out with Ricky when we were young. I am so deeply sorry for you loss.
God Bless, Andrea Maresca (Coconut Creek, FL)

April 13, 2011

Pam, it has been many years since I have seen you but I remember how much I loved hanging out with Ricky when we were young. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. God Bless - Andrea Maresca (Coconut Creek FL)

Debbie Manson Fedorko

April 13, 2011

Icky Ricky... my very first friend...never forget all those days as "The Real McCoys"!

God Bless,
Debbie Webie

Marisa Gualtieri

April 12, 2011

Ricky and Pam, I am so very sorry for your loss. I know that he is in a better place now continuing to put smiles on faces. My deepest apologies. With love

Jessica Mead

April 12, 2011

Pam and Ricky,
All three of you were like another family to me for a very long time and i can not believe any of this my heart goes out to the both of you and know that Big Rick will forever be in our hearts...

Dave Longyear

April 12, 2011

While I haven't seen Rick in many years, I'll always remember him for his loud, friendly laugh and even bigger personality. May your family take comfort in knowing that Rick made many friends in a well-lived life, and his memory will live on in all the lives that he touched.

Scott Richitelli

April 12, 2011

Condolences from the Richitelli Family in Florida ;(

April 12, 2011

Pam and young Ricky,
So very sorry for the loss of your dad, husband and best friend.
May he be at peace with his heavenly family.
deeply sorry,
Libby, Rich and Richard Monaco.

Ben Minichino

April 12, 2011

My deepest sympathies and condolences. How sad we lost such a wonderful and kind gentleman. I will miss him.

Michael Celentano

April 12, 2011

A very nice and respectful man. A hard worker, helped me handle the fork lifts at United Liquor warehouse, and kept me laughing the whole time! Please accept my deepest sincere sympathy...

Sharon Heslin

April 12, 2011

Dear Pam and the entire Lynk family,
My deepest sympathies and condolences to all who loved Ricky, and everyone he loved. The world is certainly going to be a lesser place without him in it.
He will be missed by those whose lives he touched.

LISA MONTALVO

April 12, 2011

DEAR PAM, MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TODAY AND ALWAYS. MAY YOU HOLD HIM CLOSE TO YOUR HEART AS ALWAYS, MAY MEMORIES LINGER ON FOREVER.. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY.

WITH LOVE AND GREAT SORROW,

LISA MONTALVO/ SO. NEW ENGLAND E.N.T.

Phyllis Verdoliva

April 12, 2011

It seems as though we were all just teenagers hanging out. Unfortunately that was many years ago & I considered you a great friend. Pam is our sister & we will take care of her. Me & Daryl will miss you so much. You were so unique & always made us laugh. RIP Ricky.

April 12, 2011

John and I will truly miss your laughter, music and friendship. I am so glad you played at John's 50th birthday party at Phils.

Love John and Patty Lougal

Drew Maselli

April 11, 2011

Our sincerest sympathies to Ricks family and to all his "Bros" in "The BAWB MC". He was a great guy and will be missed by many.
Big Drew and wife Donna Maselli

Paul Palumbo Jr

April 11, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sonny Martone

April 11, 2011

Gone Too Soon,
You Fought Like A Worrier,
Proud To Call You My Friend !
Love And Prayers To The Family
R.I.P ???

April 11, 2011

Thoughts and prayers with the family. Floyd and Linda Ambrose

Brian Holland

April 11, 2011

So very saddened to hear of Ricky's passing. He will be missed by many.

Darlene Surato

April 11, 2011

Dear Pam & Family:
Ricky was a true gentleman and a Happy soul always while growing up in the Cove. May his kindness to all be cherished in your loving memories of his life lived~ RIP "Lynk"

Denny Keyes

April 11, 2011

My sincere sympathies to all of Ricky's loved ones. He was a good man and will be missed. God's blessings be with you.

April 11, 2011

MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO PAM & FAMILY OF RICKY LYNK . MAY HE RIP.
FRED BRANCATO & FAMILY

Bill Nazzaro

April 11, 2011

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Easter offers hope to those who grieve.

Soup Bone & Bonnie DiSturco

April 11, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Paul/Paula Marcati

April 11, 2011

My deepest sympathy and our heartfelt thoughts and prayer are with you and your mom on this saddest day ricky anything we can do just call

J. LOMBARDI

April 11, 2011

R.I.P RICK,FROM JOYCE,PAUL LOMBARDI,

claudia manson bakis

April 11, 2011

Heaven added another angel, our "ICKY RICKY".
always,
the manson girls

Salvatore Santanello Jr.

April 11, 2011

You will always live in our hearts and prayers. A very good friend who will be missed.

John& Patty Lougal

April 11, 2011

To our good friend, Rick. We will never forget you and your wonderful music. You played at my husband's 50th party at Phils. Your wife Pam is in our thoughts and prayers as well as your whole family.

Love, Patty and John Lougal

desiree lynk Decker

April 11, 2011

Uncle Rickey I will always remember you love and miss you

LITTLE A

April 11, 2011

R.I.P RICK

April 11, 2011

Pam And Little Ricky... Murph and I are so sorry for your loss. so many good memories. we will always remember him with a smile in our heart and a tear in our eye.. I will always remember him saying everything is "TREMENDOUS" he will be missed very much. Love Lori And Murph Ferraiolo

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