Tina Marie Ulrich, (nee Brink) 64, a lifelong resident of Poughkeepsie passed away peacefully on November 30, 2020 at Vassar Brothers Hospital. She was born on August 7, 1956 in Poughkeepsie to the late John R. Brink Sr. and Phyllis Robinson Brink Barrett. She was primarily raised by her mother, Phyllis, whom survives at home. Later in life, she was close to her late step father, Ralph Barrett.

On September 9, 1972, she married Robert Ulrich at St. Peter's Church in Poughkeepsie. Together they spent 48 years together. She enjoyed needlepoint, sewing and crafting things for others. For over 15 years she worked at Red Cap Cleaners in both Poughkeepsie and Red Oaks Mills. She enjoyed working with people and especially enjoyed spending time with her family. Her one shining light was her grandson whom she loved to the moon and back.

Tina is survived by her husband, Robert; mother, Phyllis Barrett; daughter, Tara and her husband, Mark Mascia; grandson, Alexander Mascia; lifelong friends, Mickey and Bonnie Starzyk; siblings, Patricia Beaver, John Brink Jr., Amy Curran and Jeffrey Brink and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her brother, Stephen Brink.

A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2020 from 10AM to 2PM at Parmele, Auchmoody & Schoonmaker Funeral Home, 110 Fulton Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Tina's memory to the American Lung Association at action.lung.org or St. Jude Children Hospital at stjude.org.

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