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"Jimmy" Brink
PLEASANT VALLEY - James Madison Brink (aka Jimmy) died peacefully at his home on July 31st.
Jimmy is survived by his wife Mary Lynn Minard-Martin who was his best friend, soulmate and love of his life. Jimmy was employed by Malcarne Contracting for 18 years as a contractor. James loved to fish, spend time with his family and work on his car. He also enjoyed the quality time he had with his son-in-law who accomplished many projects together. Jimmy is survived by his mother Mary Brink, his only son Joseph Martin; his three daughters, Tanya and husband Ricardo, Jade, Meghan and her fiance' Dan. Jimmy is also survived by three brothers Allen, Sonny and Billy; five sisters, Mary, Dee-Dee, Gerogette, Cindy and Kimmy. Jimmy was predeceased by his father, Wilbur Brink and sister Joanne (GoGo).
James is also survived by five grandchildren; Tiana, Jordan, Kearra, Terrance and Rhian. Jimmy was anxiously awaiting the birth of his third grand-daughter, Julianna Madison Burney. Jimmy also had an abundance of close friends and his side kick Nina. Jimmy was loved by all that knew him and would help anyone that was in need. He will be greatly missed.
Jimmy will lie in repose 9-11am Saturday, August 4 at Rhodes Funeral Homes, Chapel 43, Fairview Avenue, Poughkeepsie. Services 11am at the chapel. Pastor Rhoan Richard officiating. Interment at Wappinger Rural Cemetery, Wappingers Falls. Professional services entrusted to Rhodes Funeral Homes, 43 Fairview Avenue, Poughkeepsie."Committed To Being The Very Best". Call us anytime at 452-2894 or 452-6143
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Memories and Condolences
for James Brink
August 9, 2012
so sorry he was a good friend,new him from school sounds like he had a great life with a loving family....christina bacon-moyer
SHIRLEY LASHER
August 5, 2012
SO SORRY HE WAS A GREAT MAN
EDDIE VEACH
August 5, 2012
sorry to see him go jimmy was a good guy and a hard worker and liked everybody and everybody like him
Katy Ogden
August 5, 2012
Wow just saw Jimmy and his wife a couple month's ago...Am happy I was able to say hi and see him again...God Bless him and the family he left behind.
Harry Bohlinger
August 4, 2012
My prayers and thoughts are with your family. Rest in peace.
Harry Bohlinger (Marge and Farmers son)
frederick morton
August 4, 2012
sorry to hear that he died, he was a verry good person i use to go to boces with him and louis bailey.
gloria miller ,garbounoff
August 4, 2012
may the angels take you by the hand and lead you to the gates of heaven ,love always your cousin gloria aka, go go love ya,
August 4, 2012
sarry to hear about jim i rember when we were kid playning on bridge street jim will be misses my hart goes out to your family millie miller knapp
JR BURGER
August 3, 2012
YOU WILL BE MISSED UNCLE JIM MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL OF OUR FAMILIES.
Chuck&JoAnn Morgan
August 3, 2012
Georgett and family, our hearts and prayers are with you at this time,Georgett give us a call if you need anything..we love ya
Gail Collins-Lockhart
August 3, 2012
Jim Jam, old friend I remember when you and my brother were batman & robin,you will missed and loved by many...
condolences to the family
mark palmateer
August 3, 2012
Sorry for the lost of a loved one..
Greg Collins
August 3, 2012
Rest in peace Jim Jam, My best Friend for life.... Condolences go out to the family, you will truly be missed.
sandy r
August 3, 2012
mary you are in my prayers. so sorry to hear of your loss. may he rest in peace.
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