Saratoga Springs - Henrietta (Etta) Lofink, 70, passed away on Monday, July 10th at Albany Medical Center surrounded by family. 

 Born in Cohoes, NY on February 12, 1947. Etta was the daughter of the late Henry and Teofila Jablonowski. She was predeceased by her sister Judy Jablonowski. She married Richard (Dick) Lofink of Cohoes in 1966 and together they raised three children. 

 Etta graduated from Cohoes High School in 1964. She resided there before moving to Saratoga with her husband 43 years ago to raise their children.  She worked over 20 years for K-Mart as a claims specialist. 

 Etta enjoyed reading, gardening, walking, going to the movies, shopping and spending time with her family and friends. When her children were growing up she loved to be a second Mom to many of the "Crest" kids.  She loved to host gatherings at her house and entertain people.  Many enjoyable hours were devoted to her children's dance and sporting events. She continued that love and support spending time with her grandchildren that she considered her "seven little peanuts". 

 In retirement she and her husband loved to spend countless hours by their pool or at the beach. Their winters were spent in Florida and their summers in Saratoga. 

 Etta is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Richard (Dick) and their children Tracey (John) Bucher of Syracuse, Richard (Leanne) Lofink of Wilton, and Michael (Heather) Lofink of Ballston Spa; seven grandchildren, Shannon and Logan Bucher, Cole Galvin, M.J. and Dylan Lofink, Ella and Evan Lofink. 

 A "Celebration of Life" for family and friends will be on Monday July 17th from 4 to 7 at William J. Burke and Sons/Bussing & Cunniff, Inc. Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. 

 Etta will be laid to rest at Gerald BH Solomon National Cemetery in a private setting. 

 In Lieu of flowers the family requests donations in memory of Henrietta Lofink to Neuroscience D5E Nursing Unit Education Fund at Albany Medical Center,   ℅   Albany Medical Center Foundation, PO Box 8928,Albany , NY 12208. 

 Online remembrances may be made at   www.burkefuneralhome.com