Obituary of Bernard M. Boink

Bernard M. Boink, 93, passed away peacefully Thursday March 16, 2023. Bernard was born in Schenectady on November 18, 1929 the son of the late Bernard J. Boink and Mary Emma (Blazor) Boink. "Bernie" was a lifelong area resident. Bernie attended St. Joseph's grade/high school which used to be located on Lafayette St. across from St. Joseph's Church at 600 State St. in downtown Schenectady. He attended Siena College, worked at General Electric and sold insurance until enlisting in the Air National Guard as a professional fireman at Stratton Air Force Base in Scotia where he retired a Senior Master Sargent in 1984. Like his father, Bernie kindled his love of firefighting serving in the Carman Fire Department from the 1940s to the present. He trained firefighters, served as District 12 Fire Commissioner and was a long-time communicant of St. Gabriel's Church. Bernie was a loving supportive father and devoted husband who enriched everyone's lives with his unique sense of humor and beautiful heart. He loved gardening and all things sports related especially baseball. Bernie was predeceased by his wife of 65 years Lorraine (Winston) Boink, and is survived by their children Deborah Severino and Thomas (Tammy) Boink. He was predeceased by his sister Mary Katherine (Kay) Valachovic. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Daly Funeral Home, 242 McClellan St., Schenectady. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Gabriel Roman Catholic Church, 3040 Hamburg St., Rotterdam. Interment will be in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Alzheimer's Association, St. Gabriel's Roman Catholic Church or Carman Fire Department.