Thomas H. Brink age 60 of Horseheads , NY passed away at home surrounded by his loving family after an extended illness. Tom was born April 2 , 1963 in Elmira, NY the son of the late Margaret E. Wood Brink Emmick and Richard Brink . He was also pre-deceased by his step- father John B. "Jack" Emmick. Tom is survived by his son and daughter-in-law: Andrew and Megan Brink and grandsons Zyler Brink and Henry ; daughter: Caitlyn Brink and Jeremy and granddaughter Malani Brink ; brothers and sisters : Michael and Elaine Brink , Kathy and Michael Warren , Mary Brink and Michael Campbell , Susan Brink , Elizabeth Brink and Dan Woodruff , Richard Brink and Beth Faughn ; Jack Emmick's family Julie and Brian Pfab , Jack , Dawn , and James Emmick ; several aunts , uncles, many nieces, nephews , cousins , extended family including Kyle . Thomas loved high school football and swimming, all things nature and eating a healthy diet of fruits and vegetables. He had a green thumb and loved to grow his own herbs. A special thank you to CareFirst for their compassionate guidance and The Josh Palmer Fund. Memorial donations may be made to our local SPCA in Thomas's memory. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 318 WEST BROAD STREET HORSEHEADS, NY on Wednesday January 3, 2024. Calling hours are from 1 to 2 PM . Remembrances from the Family from 2 to 3 PM. Words of Condolence and Memories may be shared at www.lynchsfuneralhome.com .