Obituary of Terry Zink

Terry R. Zink Allegany, NY Terry R. Zink of 2213 N. Nine Mile Rd. passed away Friday (November 7, 2014) at Strong Memorial Hospital's Heart Transplant Unit after a one and a half year stay. Those who provided such long medical care for him witnessed his tremendous courage and warrior spirit. He hoped his experience would convince others to consider becoming an organ donor. Born March 25, 1946 in Olean he was the son of Lennis and Letha Tyler Zink. On January 8, 1965 at the Allegany Methodist Church he married Glenna R. Rouse who survives. Mr. Zink was a 1964 graduate of Allegany Central School where he was a star baseball player. He continued his love for the game by playing in the AlleCatt baseball league until the age of 34. He worked for fifteen years for Bradley Builders where he became a union carpenter. He and his wife moved to Montana where they resided for sixteen years and, with his son-in-law, formed T & J Log Homes. They continued the business in Allegany upon their return to this area. He was a woodworking craftsman and enjoyed selling his products at outdoor craft shows in this area. He was also a passionate hunter and fisherman, loved caring for dogs, and most enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports. Surviving besides his wife are three children Terry (Amy) Zink of Marion, MT, Gina (Joe) Watson of Limestone and Misty (Frank) Anastasia of Allegany; twelve grandchildren Shauna Jacobs, Joel, Dylan and Katie Zink, Ronalae Rogers, J.J., Mac, Lenny and Morgan Watson and Thomas, Taylor and Madison Anastasia; 1 sister Gail Wetherby of Allegany and nieces and nephews. A brother Joel Zink predeceased him. Friends will be received at the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home 3128 W. State Rd. Olean on Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9pm. Funeral services will be held Wednesday (November 12, 2014) at 11:00am in the funeral home. Rev. Ron Sittig, retired pastor and close friend to Terry, will officiate. Burial will be in Allegany Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Harbor House, 89 Rossiter Rd. Rochester, NY 14620 or to the SPCA, PO Box 375 Olean, NY 4760. Online condolences may be expressed at oleanfuneralhome.com.