William J.L. Brink

April 2, 1960 - January 17, 2022

William J.L. Brink, 61, of Columbia, NJ formerly of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022. He was born on April 2, 1960 in Paterson, NJ, the son of the late William J. and Karen E. (Jordan) Brink. He was the loving husband of the late Susan M. (Maxwell) Brink. Bill was a Jack of all trades. He could often be found fixing and building things around the house, especially cuckoo clocks. He enjoyed collecting coins, antiques, his poker machines and family beach trips to Point Pleasant and Manasquan. He will be lovingly remembered by his son, William E. Brink and his wife, Lindsay; daughter, Jennifer Sodtalbers and her husband, Erich; brother, Jack Brink and his wife, Greta; sisters, Bonnie Kristofferson and her husband, Dan and Carol Mitschele and her husband, Lou; brother-in-law, Tony Colombraro and grandchildren, Arica and Elizabeth Sodtalbers and Blake Brink. William was preceded in death by his sister, Karen Colombraro. A viewing will be held on Friday, January 21, 2022 from 5-7 p.m. at Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. A viewing will also be held on Monday, January 24, 2022 from 10-11 a.m. with a funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Memorial Park.