Paul Markus Pink

Paul (Buddy) Pink, 90 of Golden Valley died peacefully at home on September 7th. Buddy, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, attended Southwest High School in Minneapolis. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Minnesota in 1955 followed by a Bachelor of Architecture degree in 1957. He began his career designing housing, earning an Honor Award from the American Institute of Architects for his firm's work on Cedar Square West in Minneapolis and a feature article in Better Homes and Garden magazine showcasing the home he lovingly designed to raise his family in. He formed his first firm, Paul Pink & Associates in 1962, and became recognized as one of the foremost movie theater architects in the world, with his firm designing over 200 theaters across the United States and United Kingdom for entertainment giants Warner Brothers, Cineplex Odeon, United Artists, RKO Century Warner, and Mann Theaters. In the late 1980's, his second firm, Paul Pink Architecture was selected by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux to design Mystic Lake Casino, launching a new phase of his career as a nationally recognized expert in casino design. His firm went on to design over 25 casinos across the United States. Along the way, his office produced notable local projects including Seven Points (formerly known as Calhoun Square), Lake Point Condominiums, Murray's Restaurant, and the restoration of the Edina Theater after its historic marquee was damaged by a 1979 storm. Beyond his professional endeavors, Buddy had myriad hobbies and interests, all of which he pursued with his typical attention to meticulous detail. The walls of his home were adorned with photographs he shot. After retiring, he returned to an earlier artistic love, and became a prolific painter. For nearly a decade, while his children raced, he could be found poolside in his role as a stroke and turn judge for United States Swimming. Deeply dedicated to his community, Buddy took an active role in the Adath Jeshurun Congregation serving on many committees over the years and as President. Later, he served as both President and Treasurer of the board of the homeowner's association in his Hidden Lakes neighborhood. Buddy's greatest love and biggest source of pride, however, was his family to whom he was quietly but singularly dedicated. He is predeceased by his parents, Dr. David and Dena Pink, brother Norman Pink, and beloved mother-in-law, Rose Mackoff. Buddy will be deeply missed by those who survive him, including his wife Freddie; children, Joelle, Michael, and Sari (Juan); and grandchildren Madeline, Maverick, Isabelle, Jocelyn, Zack, and Maya. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 Tuesday September 10th at Adath Jeshurun Congregation, 10500 Hillside LN W. Minnetonka. Shiva is Tuesday and Wednesday at Adath at 7:00 p.m. Memorials preferred to National Alliance on Mental Illness or the Parkinson's Foundation. www.Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

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Paul Markus Pink

November 28, 1933 - September 7, 2024

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Paul Markus Pink

November 28, 1933 - September 7, 2024

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