Submitted by Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 <fgustafson917@gmail.com>
on 13/Feb/2024
71.223.227.14
Robert T. Rinkus, of the Town of Newburgh, entered into rest
on Friday, February 9, 2024. He was 73. Son of the late
Joseph and Lilian (Daddazio) Rinkus, he was born February
14, 1950 in Newburgh, NY. A lifelong area resident, Robert
was a retired mechanic for Motor Pool, USMA West Point, NY.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the
Vietnam era. He was an avid outdoorsmen, enjoying hunting,
fishing camping, especially in the Adirondacks. Robert also
enjoyed tinkering with anything mechanical. Survivors
include a daughter, Kathleen (Kenneth) Anston of Maryland,
NY; a sister, Patricia (Richard) Albertson of Wallkill, NY;
two grandchildren, Brandon and Madison; one great
granddaughter, Elaina and several nieces and nephews. In
addition to his parents he was predeceased by his wife,
Laura M. (Sledzianowski) Rinkus in 2015.
Private cremation has taken place at Cedar Hill Crematory.
Memorial Visitation will be Tuesday, February 20, 2024, from
11:00 am to 1:00 pm at White, Venuto and Morrill Funeral and
Cremation Service, 188 N. Plank Road, Newburgh, NY 12550. A
Memorial Service will follow at 1:00 pm at the Funeral Home.
Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor.
Robert T. Rinkus, of the Town of Newburgh, entered into rest
on Friday, February 9, 2024. He was 73. Son of the late
Joseph and Lilian (Daddazio) Rinkus, he was born February
14, 1950 in Newburgh, NY. A lifelong area resident, Robert
was a retired mechanic for Motor Pool, USMA West Point, NY.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the
Vietnam era. He was an avid outdoorsmen, enjoying hunting,
fishing camping, especially in the Adirondacks. Robert also
enjoyed tinkering with anything mechanical. Survivors
include a daughter, Kathleen (Kenneth) Anston of Maryland,
NY; a sister, Patricia (Richard) Albertson of Wallkill, NY;
two grandchildren, Brandon and Madison; one great
granddaughter, Elaina and several nieces and nephews. In
addition to his parents he was predeceased by his wife,
Laura M. (Sledzianowski) Rinkus in 2015.