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Ronald J. "Brinky" Brink

Ronald Brink Obituary

Brink, Ronald J. "Brinky" age 56, late of Lockport, suddenly Friday, March 8, 2002, born in Chicago, living in the Lockport/ Romeoville area for over 25 years. Employed by United Air Lines as a Lead Ramp Serviceman for 18 years. Former member of the Romeoville Fire Department. U. S. Army Veteran. Preceded in death by his first wife, Sharon S. (nee Putkonen), his parents and a special aunt, Kate. Survived by his wife, Patricia (nee Anderson); his children, Michael (Mechelle Rowland), Tara, Ed (Chris) Vondras, Debbie Taylor and Darlene (fiance, Gordon) Vondras; one grandson, Lenny Vincent; a brother-in-law, Ralph Anderson and numerous friends also survive. In lieu of flowers, memorials to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 10 a.m. in the O'Neil Funeral Home Chapel with Fr. Tom McGivney officiating. Visitation Tuesday, March 12, 2002, 4 to 8 p.m. at O'Neil Funeral Home, 1105 E. 9th St. (159th St.), Lockport, IL. 815-838-5010. Sign-Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Mar. 10 to Mar. 11, 2002.

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Gail & Eric Fischer

March 19, 2002

May You Find Comfort In Knowing That Caring Thoughts And Heartfelt Sympathy Are With You. He Surely Will Be Missed.

Rolf akandt

March 13, 2002

Ron will be deeply missed,with all our sympathy





The Akandts

Tom Kaffer

March 12, 2002

It's been fun working with you, you will be missed.

Ronald Raitnen

March 12, 2002

I was very saddened of our great loss we all had. I will miss him.

My deepest sympathy to his family

Anthony Esposto

March 12, 2002

Our prayers are with you in this time of grief. Ron will be greatly missed by me and all of his friends at United.

Anthony Giacone

March 12, 2002

I would like to express my deepest sympathy to Ron`s family. Together with my coworkers at United Ron will be greatly missed.

Janice schroeder

March 12, 2002

I am so very sorry for this great loss. Ronnie is a great guy and I am glad I had the priviledge of growing up with him in my life. His memories will always be in my heart as I hope they will in yours.

God bless him and his family and friends.

Love always,

Janice Schroeder

(Kurowski)

John Patrone

March 12, 2002

We were very saddened to hear about your great loss. Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you. The Patrone Family,(United Airlines RampService)

Dennis Hodor

March 11, 2002

I'LL miss Ron,work with him for years at United,our prayers and

thoughts go out to his family and

our condolences.I'LL Miss You Ole

buddy

Dennis

Nancy Schneider

March 11, 2002

Nice working with you, sorry we couldn't do more.

Gale Gilbert

March 11, 2002

my deepest sympathy. He was a good friend.

rose traina

March 11, 2002

you were a nice friend god bless

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