Patricia Ann Brinker, 65, Sebastian
Patricia Ann Brinker, 65, of Sebastian, lost her battle with cancer on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017, at 2:22 a.m. She was born on May 3, 1952, in Baltimore, Md. She is the daughter of the late Ernest and Geraldine Ritter.
She was an incredibly strong and compassionate mother and wife who was loved by all knew her. Her heart and soul were a beautiful ray of sunshine that brightened everyone’s day. She will be truly missed.
She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Hurrol Brinker; mother-in-law Thelma Mikulski; daughters Shannon and Kerri Reilly; her two grandchildren, Phillip Moore and Reilly Mobilia; brothers, Jon Ritter and the late Fred Ritter; sisters Erna Harris and the late Marsha Callaway; as well as countless nieces, nephews, and cousins who all adored her.
A memorial service to honor her memory will be announced later and held in Maryland where it will be easier for family and friends to come and pay their last respects.
My Mother
My mother, my light, my love, my best friend, my hero, my angel.
My mother is the mist of rain on a sunny day that brings out the rainbow and waters the flower.
My mother is the fury on the wind in the hurricane knocking on heaven’s door saying “Get ready God, I hear you calling out to me and I am coming home.”
My mother is in the millions of drops of rain that fall from the sky. Each drop containing her unconditional love.
My mother is the brightness of each sunrise, bringing the smile of a new day. She is the sunshine after the storm awaking creation from its slumber.
My mother is the butterfly that kisses the flowers, the hummingbirds that dance around, taking flight with the wind as the air meets their wings.
My mother is in each and every last star in the sky that wraps a blanket of love and protection around us with their twinkle and twilight.
My mother is the most beautiful creature to ever walk in this lifetime and into the next.
My mother is the bravest, most inspirational woman I have had the privilege of knowing . Her determination and strength is that of a thousand Mohamad Ali knockout punches and every great warrior ever known to man.
My mother is the sincerity of a genuine smile from a stranger after a random act of kindness. She is the wisdom and knowledge that whispers on a light breeze that gently kisses your forehead.
My mother, my light, my love, my best friend, my hero, my angel.
I will love you with every ounce of my very being. I will carry your memory with me every day. Always and forever mom. Always and forever.
Your KerBear
Harry E. Putman 91, Vero Beach
Harry E. Putman 91, of Vero Beach, passed away Sept. 14, 2017. He was born March 6, 1926, in Amsterdam, NY.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Harry married his wife, Theresa, in 1948 in Hudson Falls, NY. In Amsterdam, NY, he was the owner of Harry D. Putman Insurance Agency, a member of the American Legion, Post 39, and a member of the VFW. He was also a volunteer at the Fire Department in Tribes Hill, NY.
A resident of Vero Beach since 1985, Harry was a member of St. Helen Catholic Church.
He is survived by his son, John Putman, of Tribes Hill, NY; daughter, Diane Cotugno, of Vero Beach; and daughter, Ellen Mohr, of Vero Beach; brother, John Putman, of Amsterdam, NY; and sister, Elizabeth Berlotti, of New Rochelle, NY. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Harry was predeceased by his wife, Theresa Putman; and son, Gerald Putman.
A service and burial will be held at a later date in Tribes Hill, New York.
