Timothy J. Gilbride

Tim is still remembered and missed. May he rest in peace.

The loss of Tim is still felt. Know that we will never forget him, that we will try always to emulate his care and devotion to Notre Dame's students.

Pls note that Tim Gilbride is in my daily prayers. Carolyn

We are saddened to learn of your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that God collects our tears and is ready to comfort us in our time of need - Psalm 56:8.

Dear Virginia and family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Diane (Puchhas) and Dan McAlear, Naples, FL.

Two of my enduring memories of Tim will be his kindness and his constant willingness to be of service to the Mendoza community. May he rest in peace and may all who mourn his death find solace in happy memories.

Tim was such an inspiration. He was fiercely dedicated to life, providing a shining example of how to live life with faith, strength, acceptance and selflessness. I once had to approach a survey without much knowledge of survey design. I couldn't find any answers until someone suggested I approach Tim. I didn't know Tim well and we were not even in the same department. Not only did he answer all my questions but he was a continued resource, one time surprising me by taking part of his Saturday to develop and send me an excel sheet that would allow me to run different scenarios. I have never forgotten that act of generosity and I will never forget the example he set for us. Rest in peace Tim, you will be so missed.

The word I've been searching for to even come close to describing Tim is 'greatness'--greatness in every discernible way. And in battling illness for the past seven years, the characteristics valiant, heroic, and inspirational clearly apply. I just hope the Gilbride children have some understanding of how much greatness Tim achieved professionally.

Recognized as a great teacher, Tim even broadened that concept over the years: He taught us how to live, even unto the end of life.

Thanks for everything, Tim. Requiescat in pace.

Tim was a patriot, a triple-threat inspiration whose dedication to teaching, research and service helped us build a scholarly community as humane as it is intellectual. He embodied all the virtues we hope to instill in the sons and daughters of Notre Dame. A thoughtful, interesting and down to earth guy, Tim's reassuring presence will be missed by us all.

As Tim's office-neighbor, I saw Tim work diligently with many students and colleagues over the years. He always carried himself with a quiet confidence and a positive attitude. In more recent years, as Tim's battle with cancer continued, Tim's positive attitude and grace never waned.

Tim always spoke positively of his family for example, of a recent long roadtrip and, more recently, with great pride about Hope's acceptance into the college marching band.

Tim, may you rest in peace.

Tim touched the lives of so many! His courageous battle with his illness will be a lifelong inspiration for me and countless others. And we will all miss seeing him in the halls of Mendoza! He was always kind and quick with a smile. Rest in peace Tim.

Tim Gilbride was a caring, concerned, committed and compassionate man. He cared about ( and loved) his family, colleagues and students. Tim was concerned about the environment, educational matters and a variety of other important elements that impact our daily lives. He was committed to making his corner of the world more accepting of differences in race, creed, color and opinions. Tim's compassion for life was on display every day as he went the "extra mile" and did it with a smile.

Teresa, Katie, Karen, Karol and myself were so shocked to hear of your husband s passing. He must have been a wonderful man from all the things written here about him.We were not fortunate enough to have met and known him, but we hope you will know that our love and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless from the Smiths, your old neighbors on Corlington. Love, Tom and Katie.

Gilbride Family,

I wanted to pass along my sincere condolences to your family. While we have never met your husband and father had such a positive influence on me. My office was across the hall from Tim's and as a new faculty member at Notre Dame I would stop over once in a while to just get to know other faculty members. Tim would often share his upcoming summer plans and I will never forgot how proud he sounded when he talked about when each of his kids reached a certain age he would take them on a trip where they got to choose the destination. You could just tell from his voice and eyes during that brief conversation how much he loved and enjoy spending time with his kids. Tim helped me in many professional ways but more importantly he helped me to become a better father by showing me how much he loved his. He adored his kids and family, that is something I will never forget and you should be very proud of him. He will be missed dearly and thought of often. May God give you peace.

Tim is a role model and an inspiration for all Notre Dame faculty. He was an excellent researcher, an award-winning teacher, mentor to students and faculty, a friend to many, a truly outstanding departmental citizen and colleague, and above all, a fine human being. To wit, after recent brain surgery, he was in his office working and preparing for the next week's class. This was typical Tim. I was in total admiration and appreciated his passion and dedication to students and teaching. I will miss Tim dearly.

I was asked to post a brief statement for the Mendoza Exchange newsletter, and here is what I said:
"I admired Tim as a conscientious colleague, brilliant scholar, superb teacher and a fine, fine human being. His presence at Notre Dame elevated us in the field, yet he was always ready to pitch in with sage insights. And when I passed by his open office door, I'd regularly see him tutoring a student over the quantitative mysteries at hand. He will be missed."

"One striking memory I have: Tim was a 'hot candidate' on the faculty market when graduating from Ohio State, and we didn't think our chances were too high. But then he called us from Palo Alto to accept our position (turning down offers from Stanford, Carnegie and Wharton among others). When I asked how he made this choice for ND, he said he decided that he wanted balance in his life, to be at a place where his family and he would flourish personally as well as professionally. And I think he found it."

In closing, I want to say that I really liked your husband and father, and I marveled at his strengths of character, yet consideration of others as well. I hope that your lives will continue to be enriched by his memory. RIP.
Bill Wilkie

I remember visiting Tim when he was hospitalized for one his operations. His prognosis was not good, but he surprised me with his good spirits and we ended up talking about his future teaching and research plans! (I remember telling him he looked like Tom Cruise.) We bumped into each other many times during the past few years. He never failed to inspire me with his passion and commitment to work, family and life. How he lived! And continues to live in us.

Teresa, Harry, Helen and Hope,
Please accept our deepest sympathies on the passing of you husband/father. We had the pleasure of knowing Tim and your family for several years back in Connecticut. We lived across the street from you and my most memorable recall of Tim surrounded ditch digging at your house.
It was a hot summer day in New England and the soil in our neighborhood was mostly clay. Tim's backyard held a lot of water in the Spring and the Fall, limiting the use of the backyard by his children. We decided to run a drainage pipe from the backyard to the front street to remove the water. The ditch was about 150 feet long by 3 feet deep and 2 feet wide. We took turns digging and at one point, being 13 years his senior, I became red in the face because of the work and heat. Tim told me to take a break. He said, if I died while digging a ditch on his property, he would have to figure out how to take care of my three children when I was gone. Not too many people would have assessed that situation and felt responsibility as he did.
We finished the project without incident and it continues to drain the backyard to this day for the current owners.

So sorry for your loss. Tim and I went to school together and we in our church teen club. Such a nice person!! You will be missed.Cheryl Smirz Horency

Know that we are here for you and the family always. May he rest in peace and his spirit always be with you. Love Veronica Bedock and Family

Tim joined the Mendoza College when I was dean. From the first day, we were very inspired by Tim.
Amidst all the job opportunities he had, he chose to come to Notre Dame for his Catholic faith. He was completely dedicated to his students and generous with his colleagues. He was a tremendous scholar but never boasted about his success. Through the years of illness, he was always thinking of others: his wife and children, his friends and the students and staff of Mendoza. Tim taught us how to live in faith while facing huge challenges; how to trust in God and continue to give. He is deeply loved and will be missed by us for a long time. But now Tim rests with God where there is no more sickness and suffering.

God bless,
Carolyn

I am so sorry to hear about Tim. He was always so pleasant, and nice, and always had a smile. I enjoyed hearing about what the children were doing when he would come for his office visits. He was such a proud husband and father. He was definitely a fighter. Thinking of you all and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Rest In Peace, Tim.
Lynne, MA (previously for Dr Park.)

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.