Tim-LaPointe-Obituary

Tim H. LaPointe

Toledo, Ohio

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DIED
April 27, 2023
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Toledo, Ohio

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Tim H. LaPointeChicago 1947 - Chicago 2023Timothy Harold LaPointe passed away on April 27, 2023. No, the H is not for Hustle, as fitting as it may have been! A wise man: he knew how to maneuver among his comrades. "Know the rules so you can play the game," he taught. An athlete, a soldier, a...

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Tim....I miss you, Central States will never be the same. Rest in Piece my friend.

Tim was the First Big League Coin Boss at Heritage to give me a break/entry to numismatics He ran the whole retail division from 85-89 while I was there Also a smile, great people person, had a big heart- RIP Tim and condolences to his family Thank you again Tim, Randy McIntosh

simply a wonderful guy !!!

It was the early/mid 1970's and Tim had just started his first job in the coin industry. The company he worked for sent him to a coin show in Manhattan. When he walked in the only people he saw anywhere near his age were my long time partner Steve and myself. He came over and introduced himself. We started talking, did some business, and that was the start of a 50 year friendship. Over those years we did some great business, had some pretty crazy adventures along the way, and supported each...

Tim, I want you to know that you mattered. My sympathies to your friends and family. Rest in peace, my friend. Carol

I knew our friend Tim for many decades. Usually visited with him at all the shows. I remember him best for his genuine connected nature, his integrity, and his always friendly upbeat attitude. And that warm welcoming smile. His passing is such a stark reminder of how fragile and tenuous our life is. And that we'd better live every day to the fullest. My thoughts go out to Beth and Erica and Kylie. Bob Rhue

Tim was surely a great guy and true friend. We will miss him greatly.

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TIM WAS TRULY ONE OF THE GOOD GUYS. HIS MEMORY EVOKES A WONDERFUL SENSE OF HUMOR, HONESTY, KINDNESS AND A GREAT WORK ETHIC. Rest In Peace MY FRIEND.