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Ron Spedden
April 6, 2021
Tim was the best man I worked under when my father and I were both on force . He always had time to speak with you when you had a problem or needed good advice. He helped me many times. May he rest in peace and God bless his family. Ron spedden
March 4, 2020
rest in peace old school chum bea dougherty
Tootsie Trader
October 28, 2016
Tim its been 6 months since you passed away .i miss you so much and very lost without you.i miss all the places we went and all the fun we had.i will always love you and never forget you.you was the. Finest. Man ever i love you. May you rest in peace
Tricia Phillips
September 18, 2016
What mattered the most to me was you! Just framed your Saint James hat and varsity letter. Tim listens to your messages and I see his face reveal the sadness as he misses you. Brendan wants to be a police officer to follow in your footsteps, and Joey always says, "I miss pops cookies. You will have to really try hard mom to be like pop."
Love, Your charming Darling Daughter
Lorraine Trader
June 29, 2016
Missing you More each day
Patti Jo Dolan
June 28, 2016
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Patricia Phillips
April 27, 2016
Today is a sad day, but we all have so many wonderful memories to help us get through the sadness and loss of this great man. Tim Gill as we know him would be so happy to see all of his family and friends here today. It is without reservation that we mention that not a day went by where we didn't hear Tim tell a story, we all heard them, we all laughed with him, and we may have heard them more than once, but we didn't mind. His stories ranged from him growing up in the days of Chester, the police force, his coaching days at the Chester Biddy, his experiences in the army, camping with his friends, Constantinos, Seaman's, Catons, Snyders, and Ross's, being awnry with the Moya Mensing Fire Company, his good friends, Jimmy Lewis and Billy Bernhardt.
Dad was a prankster, he always was looking for the unique things to do or to make people laugh. Some of you may recall when you had a Christmas tree in your front lawn, a doll head in a bag at the door or a skull and cross bones sign left on your house, after watching a scary movie. I remember him planning the progressive dinner parties with all his friends, there was a theme, and everyone had to cook a different part of the meal at each of his friend's houses. Playing musical instruments, dressing in toga costumes, or just plain having fun.
There were many times that music made it to the car while singing Irish songs, especially the Notre Dame and St. James fight songs, Religious hymns, he always sounded like a priest, those wonderful show tunes like Hello Dolly, or the top songs of the 30s Tony Dorsey, Glenn Miller Band, or Bing Crosby. I remember there wasn't a day that went by in the car when I was younger, without hearing Daddy's Little Girl. It was sung loud and clear for everyone to hear.
I wasn't the most precious lady in his life, Tooter and Tootsie made their way into his heart, and because of their great talents, he can't eat anyone else's cooking, no one cleans the way they do, cooks the way they do, and no one treated him as special as they both did. As two best friends, they shared so much in life, they both loved Tim.
Sometimes we don't realize how much a person really does until you write something down. When dad was asked to send a resume to St. James when he was nominated for the St. James Wall of Honor, I had the privilege of typing his resume. It is six pages long! Yes, he remembered everything he did, and I couldn't believe how much he accomplished. How did one man do all this on any given week, and still have time to be the father he was to my brothers Bucky, Gooch, and I. It just was impossible. Not to mention, he always had to have two jobs. When asked, Why are you doing that? We had to have dancing lessons, play sports, go to camps, and have the best in clothing, sneakers, and mostly the best Christmas celebrations ever. That' right, he would say, I lived during the depression, you have to work if you ever want to get ahead, and that Ben Franklin quote would be shouted out, Save a penny for a rainy day.
Dad was fond of all holidays, especially Christmas. The train display and our Christmas decorations were part of his most sacred projects. I remember the pink wonderland he made me for me. He would say it's special just for you, my only girl. Every house, tree decoration was pink in my honor. Our dining room was always full of toys, games, and special things we asked for. Never a disappointment. Only mom's credit card bills were his disappointment, after the holiday. Dad was prepared though, baking pies at the diner for ten cents a pie, working at the track in the summer, or working overtime as a police officer.
With regard to holidays, Halloween was another favorite time, walking around for trick or treating, designing Halloween haunted houses, buying creepy masks to scare people, and mostly placing in the camping Warwick Halloween costume contest. There was always time to paint his face, wait for the right time during our camping trips to come out of the woods to have fun and see the fright on everyone's faces. Cousins would ask before coming, will Uncle Timmy scare us?
Our dad had many first over the years, the first to make the varsity track team as a freshman at St. James, the first one to graduate the FBI Academy with the first three female agents, the first to coach a world biddy league championship team, the first legion baseball coach to win an eleven year old American legion state title. He was first secretary for APCO the American and police communication operations committee, first to start a training program for 911. First to take his grandchildren to the little league World Series. The first police officer in Chester to start a tactical squad. One thing we all can say is that our dad knew how to make life fun! He had all spunk of a teenager, the creative play of a child, and the worldly knowledge of any adult. Outplay anyone in poker, win the biggest grudge matches in an argument, and definitely take the lead in a trivia contest. He could talk to anyone, make friends with anyone. There were doctors, nurses, and techs from all his hospital stays to attest to the stories, the enjoyment, and the fun that he even brought to his hospital stays. Many of them would say they wished they could stay in his room all night and talk to him, but they had to get back to work.
No one could deny that my dad loved sports. He loved the Penn relays on television, he never missed an Olympic event, and I even recall sharing those moments with him growing up. As a matter of fact, most victorious sporting events were spent with him. Even him catching my first puck at a hockey game. There were years of coaching, if you haven't heard the coaching experiences at St. Michaels in the old gym on the roof, I am shocked. Winning games with the boys was easy since Bucky was his point guard, but until he took over the girls program in stately fashion. We had girls sticking others with pins, asking, what is a lay-up, Mr. Gill? Anita bit me Mr. Gill, then bite her back he responded. a team protesting that he was a priest, and he made his girls play like animals, just to find out that the referees said he wasn't a priest, he was a pillar of his community, and probably one of the best instructors and coaches of basketball in the county. We all remember him being so proud of us and our ability to get to the championship, that he had us cheer when we lost the championship, and the other team who won being stunned at our enthusiasm and positivity at the end of the big loss.
Police work was second nature to him. For many of the young police cadets, they called it the Tim Gill training force. He was able to train anyone to pass the police requirements, and even held study sessions to help many young men venture into police work. His other passion was implementing 911 and beginning a training program that still exists today. This is something that made my dad very proud, and brought character, respect, and discipline to the dispatchers' trade, and their life saving efforts to bring help and safety to the unknown caller. Many of his coworkers will remember in his off time, he serenaded them with harmonica playing and singing just to reduce the stress. Little did they know, those harmonica lessons were much appreciated at Delaware County Community because when he asked as a child to take the lessons, his family couldn't afford them at 25 cents a lesson.
Dad made everything fun! He loved the beach house at Garden Lake, and even so modest about buying a little modular home he couldn't even find the right one until Gooch said, Dad do you want to swim at this end of the beach with everyone else, don't you want the biggest one, so you can look down the beach at everyone, and you could stay here on the private one. He never cared about material things, he just wanted to be conservative, honest, faithful, and true to his family. We had a lot of fun with him at the beach house, pig roasts, horseshoe pit, paddle boat rides, long days on the beach with his grandchildren, Cozy Morley nights, and plenty of baking in the kitchen. He always made it known that this would be a place, so that we always would have somewhere to stay in the Wildwoods.
His hobbies were restricted in his elder years to crocheting, hats, scarves, and blankets. His recent record of crocheting 80 hats, made their way to ST. James to give to charity. He liked to read, an avid reader, and knew any current event, or sports score you needed to find out. He loved to cook. His passion started after his bypass surgery and heart condition in 85, but cooking healthy turned into a passionate love for baking again. His kitchen turned into a bake fest every night, anything from cookies, pastries, cakes, and pies. Tootsie and my dad sure did know how to make us fat. He shared his love of baking with all of us.
Our dad never missed a game, event, or any important moment in our lives, more or less, he never missed a beat. He beat his heart to death. He lived life to the fullest. Two favorite saying were, Tricia, I never met a man, I didn't like. He always said, When you live, you live in clover, because when you are dead, you are dead all over, and he really liked his Irish toast..The pulse of your heart is in Ireland. Now we can honestly say, The Pulse of his heart is in heaven. I like the fight he fought. He always said to his players in basketball, Play like it's your last seconds on earth. He knew how to fight, but his time ran out, and the game is over, but he was a champion of a man, the best son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather. We love you POP! We applaud your life, your spirit, and your love will live forever in all of us.
Remembered Joy
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free!
I follow the plan God laid for me.
I saw His face, I heard His call,
I took His hand and left it all
I could not stay another day,
To love, to laugh, to work or play;
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
And if my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
Ah yes, these things I, too, shall miss.
My life's been full, I've savoured much:
Good times, good friends, a loved-one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don't shorten yours with undue grief.
Be not burdened with tears of sorrow,
Enjoy the sunshine of the morrow.
Scott Carter
April 17, 2016
With deepest sympathy.
April 16, 2016
To All of the Gill Family and Tootsie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Timmy will be sorely missed by us. He was a great neighbor and friend and always made us laugh. Peace to you all.
Tony and Phyllis Tierno-Binghamton, NY
Patro Family
April 15, 2016
To all the Gill family...I am so sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather..Mr. Gill was a wonderful man and very funny..I enjoyed hanging out with him every year at the LLWS games..He was always so nice to my son Patrick taking him and Timmy up earlier in the week so that could watch the games. Trish I know what a special relationship you had with your dad...I hope all the wonderful memories you have with him help to ease your sorrow in this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers for your family..
Barb & John Dempsey
April 15, 2016
Tricia, Bucky & family - we are so sorry for your loss. We had some good times at Slippery Rock homecoming, camping at Warwick Woods and at the shore. We could listen forever to your dad's stories especially about Notre Dame. He was an amazing person, always smiling & whistling .
April 15, 2016
Lot's of good memories of Timmy one of the best We went to St Mikes together, St James. The Moya Juniors Fire Co. Drafted and went in the Army the same day He was also a very fast runner. A funny story. I was at a Villanova football game with my two sons. An extra point was kicked , A kid caught the football and ran out of the stadium. A man ( Timmy) jumped out of the stands . ran down the field and everyone laughed. Soon he came back into the stadium, a big smile on his face and the ball. The crowd roared. My son's often retold that story.
John Doc Dougherty
Irene Lopchinsky Campbell
April 15, 2016
My heartfelt Sympathy is with the entire Gill Family...
So many Fond Funny Memories!!! I will always cherish Timmy singing Danny Boy at my Wedding!!!! Wish I had recorded it!!!
Just the nicest man ever!!!
You were all so blessed to call him Dad!!!
Irene Lopchinsky Campbell and family
Lawrence M. Spedden
April 15, 2016
To: The Entire Gill Family
From: The Entire Spedden Family
It is with Deep Sorrow and Sympathy that "our" Family is sharing your loss. Having grown up in Chester and my Father a Policeman, we have known Timmy all of our lives. I can remember seeing "Tooter" in Chester/ Crozer Hospital many times. In those days,Chester just seemed to be one Big Family to me.
Tim was a well respected, Policeman,a man of Faith, Dedicated to the Community, and a Very Good Friend to many of us and Families.
I often say that people like Tim should be Memorialized in the Famous Sign on 6th Street, That read "What Chester Makes, Makes Chester". Tim added to that Greatness and will be Remembered for Many years!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Respectfully,
The Entire Spedden Family
Doreen Kupchick
April 14, 2016
so sorry to read of the passing of Tim,he was a great human being,remember you from the St Micheals show days and Tricia at dance class,my sincere sympathy to you all Doreen Kupchick
DAN ZIEGLER
April 14, 2016
WE OFFER OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE GILL FAMILY . I REMEMBER THEM AS GREAT NEIGHBORS AND CLASSMATES .
Ed Relyea
April 14, 2016
This man has touched more lives than we will ever know Rest in peace brother.
Stella (Mark) Kukulich
April 14, 2016
I have known Timmy since we were classmates at St. Michael's and was so saddened to hear of his passing. It's hard to imagine this world without Timmy Gill in it. My sympathy and prayers for his beloved family.
Jason Hughes
April 13, 2016
Prayers to the Gill family. What a life lived to the fullest. Find comfort in your memories and in all the lives he touched.
Donna Bittner (Lamey)
April 13, 2016
RIP Timmy. My condolences go out to Ann and his children. Your brother and dad was a wonderful man. Many memories of growing up on Upland Street. 916 and 920.
April 13, 2016
Timmy was a great man in all respects, everyone should have his
Personality & outlook on life. His love for friends. He was the best
Pie maker the Trainer Diner ever had. Rest in peace. Jim beard
April 13, 2016
Timmy was a great person in all respects and the best pie maker at
The Trainer Diner in Trainer,Pa Everybody should have had his personality and love of life. Jim Beard
Chrissy Maloney Gallo
April 13, 2016
Dear Tricia and the entire Gill family I'm so sorry for your loss. Your family was like another family for me growing up. I enjoyed every minute of it. Your Mom and Dad were the best.
Joe & Sue Phillips
April 13, 2016
Trisha, Bucky, Gooch, and Tootsie, and the entire Gill family, we are so sorry to hear of Mr. Gill's passing. We wish that we could pay our respects to you in person, but please know that the miles between does not stop us from feeling your tremendous loss. We send you our deepest condolences and you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
John Snyder
April 13, 2016
Gooch, Bucky and Tricia,
I'll always remember your Dad fondly as my Chester East Little league Coach (Chester Police) and my Chester Biddy Basketball Coach (Batan Rambler). He was always fun to play for!
April 13, 2016
TO MR.GILL AND THE WHOLE GILL FAMILY, THANKS FOR BEING OUR FRIENDS THROUGHOUT LIFE, AND HOPEFULLY THE NEXT LIFE. THE SEAMAN FAMILY
Joe and Joan Fusco
April 13, 2016
Rest in Peace
April 13, 2016
so sorry for your loss Tim, I know he was a great man and a good person, I know this because I was lucky enough to have worked with you, at the trainer refinery for years. Al Groover.
April 13, 2016
My deepest Sympathies to the Entire Gill family and all of his close friends.
Uncle Tim was a very loving and kind soul. He will surly be missed by everyone that he touched throughout his long career and all of his many coaching and sports activities. I will cherish all of the moments we shared as well as the ones with Aunt Tooter, Aunt Myrtle and Uncle Jim amd the rest of the Gill family.
Much love,
Joe Lopchinsky and Family
April 13, 2016
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a great guy. Lots of great memories down the shore.
The Snyder Family
April 13, 2016
Prayers for the family. Pop was a special friend to our family. Treated my children like they were his grandchildren. Never forget our trips to the Little League World Series, going down beach and hearing all his stories. He will be missed dearly.
Love,
Cowan Family
Woody Heneks
April 13, 2016
Prayers and condolences to Bucky and the Gill family
Rich Webster
April 13, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the family...
Having grown up with the Gill's, I know how much he will be missed...
Patti Dolan
April 13, 2016
What a man he was. Loved his Irish music and boy could he tell a story. We will all miss this laugh, the way he called us kiddo and all the memories he left each and everyone one of us. Let's celebrate Timmy's life and thank our almighty father for letting us have him as long as we did. God Bless Timmy.
April 13, 2016
Gill family
Sorry for your loss.your father was a wonderful caring man as was your mother. Prayers
Judy Lupi
&
Family
Nancy McCann McFate
April 13, 2016
So sorry for your loss. I remember him as always a helper to all. God Bless .
Kimberlee Park
April 13, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss! Fond memories of he and Mary! God Bless!!
Bill Smeck
April 13, 2016
Very sorry to hear of Tim's passing. I spent many, many years as a fellow coach in the Chester Biddy Basketball league with Tim and Ed, his brother.
He was always fun to be around. He sincerely cared for the hundreds (and perhaps thousands) of children he coached, and was an outstanding family man.
Many, many memories of good times.
My sincere condolences to his family.
Gale Gill
April 13, 2016
Missing you...much love and hugs from us to you. Maryella and Jake always lit the candles at church so we had to let the light shine on for you.
Sandra Restaneo
April 13, 2016
Prayers and thoughts are with the family. Have wonderful memories of this truly great man. Rest In Peace.
Robert & Rose Glover
April 13, 2016
It is so sad to hear of passing of Mr. Gill ,I know that we just Ellen God bless Mr. &mrs Glover .
annon mous
April 13, 2016
Great person. Kind hearted individual who cared about others. RIP Tim. You left this place better then when you got here.
Tricia
April 13, 2016
My dad's life was a gift to me. He was a dad who gave us life lessons every day. He told us he never met a man he didn't like. He inspired my life, and he was the kind of person I tried to emulate. I looked forward to seeing him, speaking with him, and hearing his stories. I will never forget the love and laughs we had, and the memories we made. Thanks for being my dad!
Tricia Phillips
April 12, 2016
Thanks for being my dad!
Thanks for being by my side. You were eager to show and teach us right. You are my hero, and my heart is completely crushed. I Love you so much! My gift was your life! Thanks for the memories!
Toots Trader
April 12, 2016
Tim make sure your making every one Happy in Heaven with your Irish songs and stories. Love You. Toots
Toots Trader
April 12, 2016
To My Best Friend Gilly. I will never forget the Wonderful times we had together. I Miss You and will ALWAYS Love You
1964 WORLD CHAMPS !
tommy trotman
April 12, 2016
Too frequently aging athletes who reminisce about past glories do not get the chance to share with those who guided them - coaches and volunteers who gave unselfishly in victory and defeat. Not so with Timmy and myself. After the 50th anniversary of the Biddy Championship team last year (which timmy coached along with Vaugh Caton), I had the chance to get reacquainted with "coach" and stayed in touch throughout his last year. I loved the man...the entire '64 team did...he will not be forgotten...
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