John Fink

Fink, John Joseph

Rochester: Born May 20, 1918, passed away November 3, 2016, at age 98. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 68 years, Daphne; grandson, James Leach; parents, Christian & Barbara K. Fink; his sisters, Cecilia, Viola, Gertrude & Barbara; and infant brother, Gerard. Survived by his children, Marilyn (Jim Maloney) Leach, Raymond (Mary Linda Quinn) Fink, Garry (Patricia) Fink, Valerie (Eugene) Andolina & Thomas (Sharon) Fink; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; his sisters, Agnes Slominsky and Theresa Huskey; nieces & nephews; and family friend, Jim Haley.

John was a 1936 alumnus of Aquinas Institute. He was a proud WWII Veteran, where he was a member of the 81st Air Depot Group. While stationed in Australia, he met his future wife. He was a self-employed businessman and a member of the Civil Defense. He enjoyed square dancing, was past president of Boot 'n Slippers Square Dance Club, past president of Rochester Federation Dance Club, and a longtime parishioner at Holy Cross Church. He was also a member of Toastmasters and Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed vacationing in Maine with his family and friends.

Friends may call Tuesday, 4-7 PM at the Farrell-Ryan Funeral Home, 777 Long Pond Rd. (between English & Latta). Funeral Mass, 9 AM Wednesday at Holy Cross Church. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Friends wishing may contribute to Holy Cross Church. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/democratandchronicle/obituary.aspx?n=john-j-fink&pid=182373732#sthash.hOXVe2du.dpuf