
John was born in Oneonta NY on July 20th 1949 to Lucille Sardella Fink and the late Jesse B Fink.
John attended Oneonta Senior High School, graduating in 1967. Graduated from Herkimer Community College in 1970 where he met the love of his life Corinne L. (Wentworth) Fink (deceased).
John worked for the City of Oneonta for the tax Dept., later leaving to work for the Otsego County Emergency Management as Emergency Coordinator. John left the county and was employed for over 30 years for the New York State Department of Emergency Management where he retired. After retirement he continued to work for the State of New York on a part-time basis.
John was a member of the Saint Mary’s Church in Oneonta. A member of the American Legion and Sixth Ward Athletic Club where he liked to go every day just to get out and say hello to all.
John is survived by his two children, Rene Fink of Oneonta and Aaron (Vikkie) Fink of Victor NY; his grandchildren Macy (Steven) Engler, Nicole Harmer, Carter and Ciara Fink, as well as great grand-children Gabby and Sammy Engler. John is survived by his brother Craig (Bubby) Fink who was by his side until the end, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
John was predeceased by his father Jesse B Fink, his grandparents Carmella and Sisto Sardella and Iva and Benjamin Fink.
A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11am on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at St. Mary’s Church, 39 Walnut Street in Oneonta. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Emmons
Please make donations in the name of John J. Fink to the Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care, 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta, NY 13820.
Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our website: www.grummonsfuneralhome.com
Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home of Oneonta.
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