My friend Nadia Trinkala died the other day.
Nadia was the woman who sold Lynn and I the tables that were in Bombers when we first opened on Lark Street in 1997. I was introduced to her, originally, through Tess (from Lark Tavern, now McGeary’s).
Nadia was beautiful, artsy, friendly, and truly an inspiration. She was known by most people as “Trink”, and she owned a vintage store in Cohoes under the same name.
About a month ago, I was walking through the West Village in NYC, and I stopped into a Thai restaurant, and Nadia was sitting at a table having lunch. It was so random that we would run into each other in such a small Thai restaurant. I told her how I felt that overwhelmed with so much going on in my life, and without saying anything, she hugged me. And then we had a wonderful conversation filled with good memories.
Nadia was so sweet, and to me, she seemed happy, and enlightened and so incredibly sexy and beautiful. Every time I ran into her, it was smiles and happiness and good news.
I’m very saddened by the loss of Trink, and I would like to honor her by saying that she was someone who I admired and truly enjoyed when our paths crossed. I know there are a lot of artists in the Albany area (especially my friend Joni) who are saddened by the loss of Nadia Trinkala.
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this is a true loss to our close knit circle of friends. my heart goes out to her family and our community.
nadia was a beautiful and creative person , inside and out. she helped me furnish my store when i opened, and sold my jewelry for me…. most of all , she always had a smiling face and words of support whenever i ran into her. she will be missed by many.
I had the honor of meeting Nadia back in high school. Nadia had the respect and love of all fellow artists. I remember purchasing some wonderful things from her store and having a great conversation about local artists.
None of us will forget this terrible loss — loss of life and the most … a beautiful person. My thoughts are prayers are with her family, friends and the community.
wow this is a rough one.Nadia was always a vivid presence in our area,funny and glamorous and talented and…just a lift to my spirits whenever i saw her….look at that perfect picture…goodbye trink…A
Nadia Trinkala was and is my Sister Moon Beam and a core member of my artist’s group The Swan Sister’s Sociey. She is deeply missed by all of the lovely, creative ladies in the group who considered her to be love personified and who inspired us everyday. We are shocked, saddened and miss her light…..she was too beautiful for this world. We all love you Nadia: Lona (Kali), Onna, Debbie, Amanda, Alee, Erin, Lisa, Ashley, Eve, Miriam, Michele, Gina and all…….rest in peace.
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I will always remember her fondly, she gave me a world of opportunity that led me down many paths. Nadia changed my life. She is a whimsical, loving and eternal spirit.
I did not know her, but being 42, and also a creative I have found everyone who speaks of her to say such beautiful things. I want all those who are hurting from her loss to know even strangers are thinking of you and praying for your hearts to heal. Blessings to you all and I am so sorry she is gone from this earth…..
I worked for Nadia at Trink, briefly. She allowed me the creative freedom to redecorate her entire store one day while she was home sick. I felt myself wanting to do a great job, mostly because I didn’t want to let her down. (Thankfully, I didn’t) There are several items in my home (that always make me think of her) that she ‘paid’ me with…including a French phone. I can still hear her voice saying, “You like that? I don’t like it.” The look on her face was so cute…confusion and disbelief. It wasn’t mid-century modern…she couldn’t relate and she sent it home w/me. I learned (and laughed) a lot from her in a short time and she’s just one of those people you can’t help but like to be around. She had a light around her…and I’d like to think it shines even brighter now. She’s on the other side decorating it her way ‘mid-century mod’! RIP Nadia.
OH God , Nadia I will miss you forever,,, you & I running around picking up 50′s & 60′s stuff……for both of our Shops buying off of each other….. I can not stop crying ….. I will always love & miss you ,,,, little butterfly …. with your BIG smile .. you are at peace now my friend……… I LOVE YOU & MISS YOU