Saturday, August 3, 2024
Tim was a man of consequence. He was a great person, good friend, and was loved by many, including me. I met Tim at Pittsford Cemetery, and through the years he helped me in many ways. Beyond that, his hard work at the Pittsford cemetery by painting rusted rails, setting up stones that had fallen and had laid there for years, clearing and cutting down fallen trees and brush was truly exemplary. He told me once about his navy experience. He led a small ordnance team (the sailors who wear red shirts emblematic of their dangerous work) loading and reloading planes and other guns where needed. It was dangerous, hard work, but Tim and his crew did it. We owe him, his crew, and the rest of our service men and women, our everlasting thanks.
I’m really sorry he passed on after such a gallant fight. As I said, a man of consequence. Our best to his wonderful family during this sorrowful time.
Mike and Carol O’ Neal
