Obituary of William David Mink

William David Mink, 75, of Valatie, NY, died Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Ghent Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born September 21, 1944 in Stottville, NY, he was the son of the late Henry Joseph and Marjorie Adeline (Engel) Mink. Bill was a bartender at the Val-Kin Restaurant in Valatie for many years and also at Meadowgreens for a time. He was a graduate of Mahopac High School, a longtime member of the Valatie Santa Claus Club, a life member of the NRA and the John W. McConnell American Legion Post #47 in Valatie and an avid cribbage and pinochle player. He is survived by three sisters: Sandra Mink of Florida, Carol Roraback of Chatham and Sheila Boll of Ohio and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his brother Robert J. Mink Sr. and his sister Mary Ellen Harder. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 19, 2020, 2:30pm at the Raymond E. Bond Funeral Home, Valatie, with Rev. Nick Becker officiating. Calling hours will be from1 – 2:30pm prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Valatie Santa Claus Club, P.O. Box 601, Valatie, NY 12184 or the Valatie Rescue Squad, P.O. Box.