Saratoga Springs, NY - Richard (Dick) Lofink, 74, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 6, 2017 at his home in Daytona Beach, FL.

Richard was born in Albany, New York on July 11, 1943. Dick was the son of the late William and Elaine Lofink. He was also predeceased by his brother William Lofink and his wife of 50 years, Henrietta (Etta) Lofink.

Dick graduated from Cohoes High School in 1960 before joining the US Navy where he proudly served as a Seaman. Dick married Etta in 1966 and resided in Cohoes, NY before moving to Saratoga Springs 43 years ago to raise their three children. Dick worked for over 35 years as a Teamster, driving over one million miles in his career. No matter the miles between him and his family, he stood as the rock. He never missed a baseball or football game, a dance recital, a bowling match or a ski trip. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.

In retirement, Dick and his wife, Etta, enjoyed spending time with their grandchildren. They also loved to spend countless hours by their pool or at the beach. Winters were spent in Florida and summers in Saratoga Springs. Dick was an avid Yankee fan. He enjoyed going to spring training in Tampa, FL and attending live games at Yankee Stadium.

Dick is survived by his three children Tracey (John) Bucher of Syracuse NY, Richard (Leanne) Lofink of Wilton, NY and Michael ( Heather) Lofink of Ballston Spa NY; seven grandchildren, Shannon and Logan Bucher, Cole Galvin, M.J. and Dylan Lofink, Ella and Evan Lofink; his brother, Paul (Donna) Lofink of Johnsonville NY; a niece and a nephew.

A "Celebration of Life" for family and friends will be on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 from 5 to 7 at William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff, Inc. Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518-584-5373).

A funeral service will be held 11am on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Burke Funeral Home. Burial with military honors will follow at 12:30pm at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY.

In lieu of flowers the family is honoring Richard's wishes to continue to support the Neuroscience D5E Nursing Unit. Please send donations in his name to Neuroscience D5E Nursing Unit Education Fund at Albany Medical Center, c/o Albany Medical Center Foundation, PO Box 8928, Albany, NY 12208.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com