Thomas R. Bink

ALBANY – Thomas R. Bink, 81, of Albany, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Tom was born in Albany, the son of the late Kenneth R. Bink, Sr. and Jennie Cady Bink, and he lived here all his life. He was employed for many years by the Simmons Machine Tool Company in Menands. He was a communicant of Our Lady of the Americas Church (formerly St. Patrick’s Church), where he served as a Eucharistic Minister and a Sacristan. He was a fan of the Harry Potter films, and using his tablet for Taipei and solitaire. But his greatest joy was loving his family and grandchildren.

Tom is survived by his beloved wife Martha V. Koury Bink; his daughter Tammy Crasto (Conrad) of Albany; his granddaughters Teresa Crasto-Donnelly (Peter) of Albany, and Christina Crasto (Will Barnes) of Albany; and by his great grandson Thomas Crasto-Donnelly.

The family would like to thank the staff of Hudson Park Nursing Home and Community Hospice for the wonderful care they provided Tom.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday morning in Our Lady of the Americas Church, Central Ave. and North Lake Ave at 11:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the church prior to the mass from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Interment will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie. The family suggests memorial contributions to Community Hospice. To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.