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Timothy Gessing Obituary
Greenfield, MA - Timothy (Tim) James Gessing, 64, of Greenfield passed away at home on December 3, 2024 after a lengthy illness. He will be forever missed but not forgotten by those who loved him.
He was born in North Kingston, R.I., at the Quonset Point Naval Air Base Hospital in Rhode Island on Sept. 18 1960. He was the only son of Thomas and Barbara (Paulin) Gessing. Tim is survived by a son Nicholas Gessing and granddaughter Mara, his parents Thomas (Joan) Gessing and Barbara (Allen) Ripingill, two sisters Paula (Bob) Tobiason of Colorado and their children Ryan and Sarah, Lisa Fischer of Colorado and her children Austin, Jackson and Alex Fischer, and many step siblings, uncles, and cousins.
Tim spent most of his childhood and formative years in San Diego CA attending elementary and high school in Poway CA. He attended Jr. College before joining the US Navy in 1981. While in the Navy he served on the USS O'Brian and was honorably discharged in 1985 as a Petty Officer Second Class. During his tour with the Navy he earned his Associates Degree and attended CU Boulder CO after his discharge. He was employed as an Inspector at Kennametal in Greenfield until becoming disabled.
Tim had a love of nature, hiking and the ocean. He enjoyed cooking and had many hobbies including his aquariums, rock and shell collecting, ancient history and science. He was an avid gardener, loved to read, had an inquisitive mind, an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and he was an intense researcher.
There will be a private burial service. The family would like to thank his medical team at Valley Medical, Bay State, and Cooley Dickinson Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tim's memory to the American Cancer Society (directed to the state of Massachusetts) at cance.org, or American Cancer Society, 3 Speen St. Suite 250, Framingham, MA 01701 McCarthy Funeral Homes entrusted with Tim's care and arrangements. Expressions of remembrance maybe directed to Tim's Tribute Wall at www.mccarthyfuneralhomes.com
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Alex Fischer
January 22, 2025
Tim was a great uncle to me, and I'll always treasure the time I was able to spend with him. From our shared interests to his sense of humor and ability to make others around him smile and laugh he was a truly special person. I'll miss you Uncle Tim. <3
- Alex Fischer
Lisa Fischer
December 14, 2024
Rest in peace, big brother.
Now onto the next part of your journey.
Terry Sicard Craig Dalrymple
December 6, 2024
Allen,Barbara and family, Our special thoughts and prayers are with you at this verry sad time. Terry and Craig
Richard Cotter
December 6, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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