Obituary
Ray Rink
Raymond R. Rink, 94, of 1038 East Main Street Bradford passed away Wednesday, October 6th, 2010 at his residence.
Born December 13, 1915, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Gustav and Carrie (Detman) Rink.
On June 19, 1941, in St. Bernard Rectory he married Lois B. (Richardson) Rink who passed away June 13, 1994.
Mr. Rink was a graduate of St. Bernard School. In 1933, he along with his brother Paul opened Rink Brothers Garage & Chrysler Dealership that was in operation for 70 years. In 1999, the business was honored as being one of the oldest original Chrysler dealerships in the United States. He also built, owned and operated the DeSoto Motels in Bradford and Olean for many years.
Surviving are two daughters: Penny Rink and Robin Colwell, two grandchildren; Thomas Colwell and Sarah Colwell, all of Bradford and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, four brothers: Paul, Stanley, Frank and Tony Rink, and one nephew Tom Rink.
Family will be receiving friends on Sunday, October 10th, 2010 from 4:00 to 7:00pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc, East Main Street where funeral and committal services will be held on Monday October 11th at 11:00am with Rev Leo J. Gallina, pastor of St. Bernard Church officiating. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.
Memorials if desired may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
On line condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
Born December 13, 1915, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Gustav and Carrie (Detman) Rink.
On June 19, 1941, in St. Bernard Rectory he married Lois B. (Richardson) Rink who passed away June 13, 1994.
Mr. Rink was a graduate of St. Bernard School. In 1933, he along with his brother Paul opened Rink Brothers Garage & Chrysler Dealership that was in operation for 70 years. In 1999, the business was honored as being one of the oldest original Chrysler dealerships in the United States. He also built, owned and operated the DeSoto Motels in Bradford and Olean for many years.
Surviving are two daughters: Penny Rink and Robin Colwell, two grandchildren; Thomas Colwell and Sarah Colwell, all of Bradford and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, four brothers: Paul, Stanley, Frank and Tony Rink, and one nephew Tom Rink.
Family will be receiving friends on Sunday, October 10th, 2010 from 4:00 to 7:00pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc, East Main Street where funeral and committal services will be held on Monday October 11th at 11:00am with Rev Leo J. Gallina, pastor of St. Bernard Church officiating. Burial will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.
Memorials if desired may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
On line condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
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