(Canastota, NY – Dec. 2013) Richard J. “Dick” Frink, 55, of 207 Wilson Ave., Canastota died on Tuesday December 3, 2013 at Crouse Hospital following a lengthy illness.

He was born on February 26, 1958 in Canastota, the son of Robert L. and Marcia Albanese Frink.

Dick lived in Canastota all of his life and was a 1976 graduate of Canastota High School.

He has worked as a truck driver for Dunkin Donuts in Syracuse for the last 12 years.

Dick began working at Albanese Farms, a family muck farm in Canastota, and was later an Independent Truck Driver, transporting produce.  He had also worked for H.P. Hood, Crowley, and Meadow Brook Farms.

Dick enjoyed fishing, golf and spending time with family and friends.  He was an avid New York Yankee fan.

He married Jan C. Barton on June 3, 1984 in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Surviving besides his wife, Jan, are: two sons and a daughter-in-law, Nathan A. Frink and Karli Mather of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Bradly Frink of Rochester; his father and step-mother, Robert L. and JoAnn Frink of Chittenango; a brother and sister-in-law, Jeffery and Margo Frink of Oneida; a sister and brother-in-law, Johna and Keith Eisgruber of Highland, NY; as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Dick was predeceased by his mother, Marcia Frink; and a brother, Robert F. Frink.

 At Dick’s request there will be no calling hours or funeral service, however, a celebration of his life will be held at his home on Saturday, December 7, 2013, from 1 to 5 p.m.  Burial will be in Lenox Rural Cemetery, Canastota.

Arrangements are under the supervision of the J. Homer Ball Funeral Home, Inc., 201 James Street, Canastota.  In his memory, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 7, E. Syracuse, NY  13057.