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1951
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2015
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John Timko Obituary
64, passed away unexpectedly from an aneurysm on Thursday, October 22, 2015. He was predeceased by his parents John and Theresa Timko. He is survived by his wife of 30 years Maureen; son Michael; cousins Susan and David Dawson, Anne and Tim Evans, Lynne and David Swaim, Mike and MaryBeth Petrasek, Chris Petrasek, Stephen Petrasek, Maria and Mike Canetto; brother and sister in laws Bill and Barbara Baxter, Dave and Julie Baxter, Kathy and Al Beckmann, Ed and Diane Baxter; numerous nieces and nephews. John graduated from Johnson City High School, BCC and Milwaukee School of Engineering. He has worked for BAE Corp, CAE, Singer-Link Flight Simulation and was currently employed at Ametek Corp. John had many special talents, some of which were the ability to read people, the capability of building anything and having an eye for seeing what wasn't right and making it right. His most special quality was the ability to love everyone unconditionally and would give the shirt off his back to anyone that needed it. John was a member of St. James Church, a long time supporter of PBS TV and radio, a concert and theatre patron, enjoyed organic gardening, outdoor landscaping and movies, especially Sci-Fi themes. Prayers Services will be offered on Wednesday, at 9:00AM at the Barber Memorial Home, Inc., 428 Main St, Johnson City with the Funeral Mass at 9:30AM at the St. James Church, 155 Main St, Johnson City. Burial will be held in Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, from 4-7PM at the Barber Memorial Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a fund set up for Michael's education at M&T Bank, c/o Maureen Timko, 1250 Upper Front St, Binghamton, NY 13901.
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Maureen Timko
October 20, 2023
It´s coming up on 8 years this Sunday when John, aka my Wildman, made an early trip to heaven. Hard to believe that much time has passed! Our Michael is now 18, graduated from Binghamton High School, and he´s attending college full time at what is now called SUNY Broome. He´s currently planning to pursue a career in law enforcement. I´m sure from John´s perspective in heaven that he´s proud of Michael too! What keeps me moving forward is knowing John´s spirit, while in heaven, is also here and hasn´t left my side. I can´t explain that any further other than knowing it´s true. Often I feel his positive energy around me, encouraging me when daily challenges become somewhat overwhelming. I´m doing my best to move forward, but there´s no doubt that the love John and I share still exists. Thanks, Wildman, for choosing to never being far away from us!
Maureen Timko
November 4, 2016
We've survived just over a year since John's passing. I miss his big smile and the warm hugs & kisses that started and ended each day together. Our son is now four inches taller, eleven years old, and he's becoming a wonderful young man! Michael has John's easy-going social skills and can make me laugh every day. I know John is in heaven, and yet his positive spirit has not left my side. i can't see him but I feel his energy around me all the time. John's unconditional love and his faith in me keeps us moving forward. I will love him forever!
Jennifer Kelsey
October 21, 2016
It was always a pleasure talking to John. He was always so kind and caring. The world really did lose an amazing and generous man.
Maureen, we are continually praying for you and Michael. May God continue to give you his peace and grace during this time.
Maureen Timko
November 7, 2015
My faith is being challenged like never before. However, I want to set the right example for our beautiful ten-year-old son Michael, our Guatemalan angel! He is my reason for moving forward, and John would want that. God is helping us get thru this, but it's very difficult. Michael and I wish to thank everyone for your prayers and support.
Weldon Sickler
November 3, 2015
Mrs. Timko, please accept our condolences for the passing of your husband, John. He must have been a couple of years behind me in school and I never realized it. Your neighbor,
Shirley Lutsic
October 29, 2015
Maureen,
I was shocked and saddened when I heard of John's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. John and I were neighbors growing up in Johnson City.
Judi Wendland
October 29, 2015
Maureen-
So sorry to hear of your husbands sudden passing. My prayers are with you and your son.
With Sympathy,
Dennis Shaul
October 28, 2015
Maureen
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Frederick Conte
October 28, 2015
May The Good Lord welcome John to His Table and comfort to his family. One of the good guys !
Joel Rockwell
October 28, 2015
Maureen and Michael
So sorry to hear of Johns passing. we worked on several programs at Link. He was always such an easy going guy to work with and he will be missed.
Fitzroy Stewart
October 27, 2015
We were shocked to see that John had passed. We are so very very sorry for your loss. God give you the grace and strength to go through this.
Fitz and Ghislaine Stewart
Krista Werner (Billings)
October 27, 2015
Very sorry for your loss
October 27, 2015
Maureen and Michael
John always had a great attitude and a smile on his face. May our prayers are with you. Dorothy and Bob Sevcik LaGrange Kentucky
Mark Schotts
October 27, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. I worked with John at Link. Such an easy going and downright nice person. He will be missed.
Fr. Tom Ryan
October 27, 2015
Maureen and Michael,
My sincere condolences at this very difficult time. May your deep faith, the good memories, and support of friends bring some sense of consolation. Please know of my prayers.
October 27, 2015
Maureen & Michael
I am deeply saddened by Johns passing
Such a shock to the love ones, when a man his age passes so soon in his life journey.
John was well liked by his piers at Link.
He had that easy going way
A Link fellow worker. Paul Halupke
Dave Bailey
October 27, 2015
John was a soft spoken, kind, and gentle man and will be surely missed.
Terry Rockwell
October 26, 2015
Maureen,
I just learned of John's passing and am deeply saddened by this news. I'll always remember his easy going ways and the good times we had while working together. Sincerely, Terry
Anne Holic
October 26, 2015
Maureen and Michael I am so very sorry for your loss . You both
Are in my prayers. Always . God bless you both
Anne Holic and James Holic
carol oliver
October 26, 2015
Maureen- I was so sadden to hear of John's passing. I will be keeping you and Michael in my prayers
God Bless
Carol Oliver
Patrick Lowe
October 26, 2015
I remember John's easy spirit and smile at JCHS.I was envious of his demeanor,though I am a better person for knowing him.God Bless
Rosemary Markoff
October 26, 2015
Maureen - I am so very sorry. John was a quite, gentle spirit. I have only good memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your son Michael.
Laura Read-Siedlecky
October 26, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Maureen.
October 26, 2015
I am so sorry for the family's loss. Pray constantly. 1 Thessalonians 5:7
October 26, 2015
Mrs. Timko,
So sorry, John was an easy engineer to work with.
Phil McKenzie (Link)
Monica Usiak
October 26, 2015
Maureen and Michael, thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Praying for you.
Pamela LaRue
October 26, 2015
John was a wonderful caring man and will be missed by all. God bless your family and may all memeroies of John give you peace.
John Bennici
October 26, 2015
John was a good coworker and friend I will miss him very much
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