Robin Brink

Robin Brink (née Stulec), born on December 16, 1968, passed away peacefully alongside her family on August 15, 2026, in Raritan Township, NJ. Robin’s life, marked by compassion, warmth, and unwavering dedication to those she loved, leaves a lasting legacy for all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Robin grew up in the Iron Bound section of Newark, NJ. She attended East Side High School in Newark, setting the foundation for a life defined by hard work, independence, and resilience. Throughout her career, Robin made significant contributions as a Records Technician with the New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicles. She was especially dedicated to handling mail-in applications for motor vehicle registrations and was always willing to help others navigate the process. Her kindness and willingness to lend a helping hand were qualities that extended beyond her work and were reflected in every aspect of her life.

Family was at the center of Robin’s world. She was known for being loving and protective, always putting others before herself. Her two sons were among the most important people in her life. She cherished every moment of being their mother, always taking immense pride in the men they became, and never passing up a chance to attend any of their sporting events growing up, proudly cheering them on. She is survived by her devoted mother, Patricia Reilly-Sipe, and her husband JR; her son, Cory, his wife, Shannon, and her granddaughter, Lainey, who had recently given her the proud title of grandma; her son, Daniel, and his girlfriend Zoe; her beloved sister, Elaine Reilly, half sisters Billie-Jean Maletsky and Jessica Stulec, her dogs, Grant and Pepper, her horse, Money, her close friend Suzanne Marinakos, her partner, Rob Delaney, and many extended family members who she held close to her heart.

In addition to spending time with her family and friends, Robin found great joy in the many passions that filled her life. She had a deep love for animals and took great joy in caring for and nurturing many pets throughout her life, including her beloved dog Maris, who held a particularly special place in her heart. Her love for animals began as a young girl growing up around horses and many different types of pets. Later in life, she especially enjoyed weekends spent at the farm of her dear friends Joellen and Chris, where she loved spending time with them and caring for her horse, Money. Robin also treasured her time outdoors over the years especially hiking with her dogs Maris and later Grant at Ken Lockwood Gorge and Merrill Creek. One of her proudest accomplishments was becoming ordained, and officiating the weddings of her son Cory and daughter-in-law Shannon, as well as her close friends Suzanne Marinakos and Steve Tsopelas. She found great enjoyment cruising on her motorcycle and capturing special moments through photography. As an amateur photographer, Robin loved documenting events and preserving memories for family and friends, as well as photographing some of her favorite bands. She displayed a fondness for Pontiac Trans Ams and Firebirds, restoring a 1968 Firebird that took her on a memorable trip to the Trans Am National Show in Ohio, and was currently restoring a 1978 Trans Am. She loved reading Stephen King novels, watching horror and mystery movies, listening to her favorite music ranging from Garth Brooks to Metallica, and enjoyed cheering on her favorite teams including the Yankees, Patriots, and Eagles.

A celebration of Robin's life will be held privately. Her spirit, kindness, and the beautiful memories she created will continue to live on in the hearts of her family, friends, and all who were privileged to share in her remarkable journey.

Funeral arrangements and cremation services are under the direction of Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main St, Flemington NJ 08822. For further information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.holcombefisher.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Robin's name may be made to Susan G. Koman or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital by clicking the links below.