Obituary of William E Brincko

William E. Brincko (1929-2016) William E. Brincko, age 87, died peacefully on October 20, 2016 at Banner Medical Center, in Tucson, Arizona. Bill was born July 20, 1929, in Youngstown, Ohio, and was the youngest child of the late Katherine and Joseph Brincko. Bill grew up in Youngstown, Ohio and graduated from South High School in Youngstown. In 1951, he received his B.S. degree from the University of Pittsburgh. After moving to Tucson with his family, he attended the College of Pharmacy at the University of Arizona, graduating in 1954 in the first Pharmacy graduating class. He moved to Southern California where he began his career as a pharmacist; he also worked at a pharmacy in Landcaster and owned a pharmacy in Tucson; and later establishing the Cal-Med Pharmacy with a partner in La Crescenta, California. After retiring, Bill lived in Carlsbad, California, for many years before moving to the Fairwinds-Desert Point Retirement Community in Oro Valley, Arizona in July 2012. Bill was a member of Santa Catalina Catholic Church. Bill is survived by his beloved sister Mary Shields who resides at Fairwinds. Other siblings that preceded him in death are Catherine Sopkovich; Margaret Holliday; Julia Lamski; and Joseph Brincko. Bill was a beloved brother and uncle to many nieces and nephews and their children and relished the many family gatherings. He brought laughter and good feelings to everyone he met. He also enjoyed his many travels, particularly his travels to Australia and Hawaii. Bill's favorite piano composition was Chopin's Military Polonaise in A major. Having mastered this very, very difficult piece, he loved to play its thunderous chords for family members. Above all, he loved driving throughout the country in his cars, especially his convertibles, a Ford Mustang and a yellow Mercedes Benz. Bill will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. Memorial donations may be made to the Tucson Easter Seals Blake Foundation which helps people with disabilities to lead full and active lives. Donations can be made at Easter Seals Blake Foundation, 7750 E. Broadway, Suite A200 Administrative Office, Tucson, Arizona 85710, or at http://www.easterseals.com/blakefoundation/our-programs/employment-training/ The viewing will be on Thursday, October 27, 2016, from 4:00-7:00 PM followed by the Rosary at 6:30 PM at Adair Funeral Home, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85704 A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Friday, October 28, 2016, at 10:00 AM at Santa Catalina Catholic Church, 14380 N. Oracle Road, Tucson, Arizona.