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Timothy Driscoll Obituary
PFC Timothy Daniel Driscoll, age 78, of Wheatfield and formerly of Hammond, passed away peacefully with loving family by his side while at the St. Anthony Medical Center on Monday, October 13, 2008. Born July 7, 1930 in Bellaire, OH, Timothy was the son of the late Edward Carl and Margaret Rose (nee Shea) Driscoll. He and his love, Dorothy McCrea, were wed November 1, 1952 in Chicago, IL. Timothy and his wife were longtime members of St. John Bosco Roman Catholic Church and most recently attended Sorrowful Mother Roman Catholic Church in Wheatfield. He worked for 32 years as a Crane Repairman for Republic Steel (LTV). A man who served his country proudly, Timothy was in the Army during the Korean Conflict. Upon returning home, he joined the American Legion Post #123 of Homewood, IL and also belonged to the Garfield Masonic Lodge #569 in Hammond. Timothy enjoyed trains, collecting hats, driving the grand kids around in his golf cart, spending time on Lake Holiday in Roselawn and taking family camping trips all across the U.S. He was a family man who fulfilled every need his children had. Mr. Driscoll's memory will be cherished and his presence missed by all who knew and loved him. Surviving to mourn Timothy's passing is his beloved wife of 56 years, Dorothy; nine children; Francis "Mickey" (Mary) Driscoll of Demotte, Kathleen (Leroy) Thompson of Sumpter, OR, Margaret (Larry) Schlesser of La Grande, OR, Daniel (Tammy) Driscoll of Wheatfield, Christina "Tina" (John) Denney of Cedar Lake, Dorothy "Dee" (Tom) Tolbert of hope Mills, NC, Eleanor Driscoll of Wheatfield, Timothy (Colleen) Driscoll of Evansville and Mary (Steve) Novath of Gary; 20 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; brother, Jack (late Helen) Driscoll of OH; stepsister, Virginia of OH; special friend, Diane (Darrow) Ball of Hammond; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Waiting to greet him in Heaven is his Brother, Eddy; sister, Delores; and great grandson, Connor. The family invites relatives and friends to visit Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 8178 S. Cline Ave. (1/2 mile south of U.S. 30), Schererville on Friday, October 17, 2008 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. On Saturday, October 18, 2008, a funeral service will take place in the funeral home at 2:00 p.m. with Msgr. Robert Sell officiating. At rest, with military honors, Chapel Lawn Memorial gardens, Schererville. Memorial gifts in his name may be made to the Special Olympics or the Kidney Foundation. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the doctors and nurses of the Fresenius Dialysis Center and St. Anthony Hospital of Crown Point for their excellent care. Information: (219) 365-9554.
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October 11, 2023
Missing you both!!
Mary
October 13, 2020
Dad it’s been 12 years since you’ve gone to heaven. You have been missed by so many people. When we go to the campground and see your golf cart I think of you driving around. When Danny and Tammy include us all to enjoy the day just as you and mom would do. Wanted you and mom know that we are all sticking together as you would want us to do.
Love always
Tab
October 10, 2020
Thinking about you and grandma alot lately!! Miss you both so much!! Love you!! ❤❤❤
Me
October 14, 2019
Meant to post yesterday, but another year has passed that heaven has got to keep you, instead of us having you here. But I am sure this year there was better then years past as you have finally got to spend a whole year with the love of your life in heaven. Miss you both and love you always and forever.
Tab
October 30, 2018
Hi Grandpa, I know as we all shed our tears here and hurt for the loss of the strongest woman we ever knew you are experiencing a different emotion, as now after 10 years you get the love of your life back. I'm sure you greeted each other with three kisses as you did each night before bed. Thank you for giving us another 10 years with her. As much as my heart hurts right now I find a little peace in knowing you are both together again. I love you both very much and there is not a day that goes by that I dont think about you. Miss you ♡♡♡
July 8, 2018
Hi Dad - Mom, Eleanor and I huge a new flag yesterday in your honor. Sorry it's taken me awhile to replace the old one but I am sure you understand. Miss you everyday.
July 7, 2018
Dad,
Happy Birthday. Today the angels will be frosting your cake and churning you peach ice cream as the angels sing to you Happy Birthday. Love always
May 28, 2018
Dad,
Today I see the flags waving in the wind. As the flag is waving it's a reminder of you waving as you drove passed on your golf cart. As the flags wave it's a reminder of the pride you showed when you raised your flag. Love you dad and will always think of you as the flags wave in the wind.
May 26, 2018
Miss you!!
March 16, 2017
Was thinking of you today. Love you Grandpa ♡♡♡
January 3, 2017
Just wanted to say that I am missing you and to thank you for all the wonderful memories that you have made possible. Love you Grandpa
November 24, 2015
Holidays are coming up, that time of year especially makes it the hardest missing those we love. A picture came up in my newsfeeds today, and I remember that day as you guys decided to move to Wheatfield as we sat and had Thanksgiving dinner you discussed the move and how you wanted the home to be a mirror image of that in FL. I feel so blessed that you guys made that move and cherish the time we spent together and holidays. Miss you and love you. Thank you for watching over our family. <3
July 7, 2015
Happy Birthday Dad!! Just wanted to let you know were all thinking about you. Also, wanted to Thank You for watching over my baby girl the last three months. Although the last month was not the best place for her I knew she was in good hands with you watching over her. Be sure and watch for your special birthday message this evening and remember how much we all love you.
July 7, 2015
Just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday and tell you I miss you and love you everyday.
June 20, 2015
Dad,
You always showed us the right path to follow. Showed us that anything we try to accomplish is within reach. That as long as we stay on the path you had made for us we would never be lost. And you are still guiding us from heaven on the path to our journey. HAPPY FATHER'S DAY.
March 30, 2015
Dad please watch over her where ever this journey takes her.
October 18, 2014
Another year has gone by since your funeral but still no less pain in my heart. I miss you so much.
July 7, 2014
Happy Birthday Dad! Be sure watch for our special message this afternoon. Love you and miss you.
March 5, 2014
I was just thinking about you!! And reading all the messages , there are soo many great things everyone said about you. Miss you and love you every single day. :)
Mary Novath
October 13, 2013
Dad,
It's been 5 years since to went to heaven. Things seem so different since your final journey. The holidays just aren't the same. Going to yours and grandmas house and you leading in prayer. The smile on your face when your grand kids would do the funny little things that kids do. The times we had with you at the campground and you would tell the kids that yogi was in the tree and your grand kids would look up the tree for yogi. Because they all knew they could trust what grandpa says. Watching you take your grand kids for rides on your golf cart. You looked like a proud grandfather. Watching you, mom and Ellen around always stopping to say high to your friends and a wave to a friend to be made. You always gave so much to your children and grandchildren and didn't ask for much in return. The look on your face when you would have Ellen sneak you a little extra milk or a little extra tea. Thinking mom didn't know. You taught your family so much. We all miss you and even thought you are in heaven with your Heavenly Father we can see your smile and the sound of your voice.
Love,
Mary
Maria Rodriguez
May 6, 2013
Grandpa Love You!!
Maria Rodriguez
May 6, 2013
Dear Grandpa,
Hey Grandpa I haven't been on this here in a long time. So, much going on. Life has it's up's and down's as it always does. Well, June 2nd I'm heading to Indiana with Angel and Veronica to see everyone. Well, hoping to see everyone. It's been hard going back. It's hard going back things are not the same. You are gone and Grandma and Aunt Ellen moved.. I'm hoping to see them when I go because it's so hard to travel with Armandito having so many surgerys.. Sadly he can't go with me because he had a big surgery and the doctor will not let him travel. :(.... Sometime Armandito looks up and I ask him are you looking at great grandpa??? And he smiles... It's hard going up there and you not being there. I still can't believe you are gone. I alway think what do you think about all our lifes are you smiling down , are you shaking your head no, crossing your arms and not happy what is going on, are you happy what is going on, or you just go with the flow....As some of us all do.. I wish you would be here... It's hard not going to your and grandma's house and see that train set, pool table that was there from when we where kids, here you telling the kids not to do things, and to see you walking around.. I remember the times you would drive us around on the golf cart and you would get mad because we would jump off and jump on... I remember the camp fires, golf cart, mini golf, Yogi bear, the water slide, the 1st trailer that we got to stay in, and then the new one also, that Grandma worked so hard making it right just for you. Time changes things sometimes for the better and sometimes for the worse.. But, I wanted you to know that the memories that you left are still with so many of us and so many of us wish that you where still here... But, I will be there in June to come and see where your body and your stone , but you are in heaven watching down at all of us. In the good, the bad, and the ugly moment... Love you Grandpa so much... I wish you would be able to facebook, email, text, or talk to us to put us all in line as you always did... :~)
March 10, 2013
Hi Dad I Love very much every nite I pick your picture your and say a prayer,and kiss it.I wish you were still here I miss you so much so take care one of these days I will be there love ya
October 12, 2011
Hi Dad - As I'm sure your aware we all miss you so much and were trying our best to make life a little easier for Mom and Eleanor. I only wish you could be here in person to share in on some of the stories and laughter. Yes, I know that your always here watching over us but some days I wish it was more - that we could talk about the state of the economy or plan a small trip together - I miss you so much. But, those memories I keep in my heart everyday. Tomorrow we have something special for you coming your way when you see it remember it is being sent with much love. I love and miss ya!
Tab
October 11, 2011
So hard to believe in two days will be your third anniversary in Heaven. Your memory remains, stories are told, laughter fills the air, and tears are still shed. Many people miss you and love you on a daily basis! Love ya Grandpa! <3
Stephanie Driscoll
August 24, 2011
Hi Grandpa,
This is me Stephanie just writing you!! Today i looked out the window to an empty yard, it was so sad to see that. Because everytime i look out that back window i cant help but think of you, and the house, and being able to just walk in there and there you would be! But i do know Grandma and Ellen are happy!!!.. But you cant help but be sad and remember all them memories in the house,the holiday dinners, the birthday get togethers.Then just seeing lots of your stuff gone,and in the dumpster.But i do have somethings i will get to put in my house, that will remind me of you everyday!! I think of you alot, and i know you are in a better place, watching over us.You defiently are missed,your smile, your jokes,your funny little faces youd make if you got in trouble for not eating!! But most of all your presence grandpa!! God defiently is lucky to have you!! But i know one day i will get to see you again!! Love you and Miss you grandpa!!!
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
July 7, 2011
Happy Birthday Dad! I miss you so much - I know you are still with us in our heart and watching down on us but I must say that is not nearly enough. The family does not seem whole without you. Love you and I'm smiling up at you.
June 18, 2011
Hi Dad- Just wanted to wish you a Happy Father's Day and miss you. Love you
March 17, 2011
Hi Dad - Just wanted to wish you a Happy St Patrick Day!
Love ya and miss you
Daniel
October 14, 2010
Grandpa- Time is going by way to fast it's already been two years since you went to heaven!! There are still times when i go to visit grandma and aunt Ellen i expect you to be sitting in your chair watching the news or Walker Texas Ranger or Cops or reading the newspaper and when i walk through the door and hear you say hey there Suraniel or even waving to you as i go past the back porch while cutting grass!! but luckily i still have memories of those times and many more memories of all the other times over the years!! I miss you Grandpa
October 13, 2010
Wow cant believe its been 2 years ago today that u passed away Grandpa ...just wanna let u know that we truly miss you and love you lots .
October 13, 2010
Hi Grandpa, even though I wrote you a note yesterday I feel the overwhelming urge to write again. It's funny how I was telling Aunt Dee & Grandma I was gonna yell at you for keep popping up in my dreams, and once again there you were again last night I dreamt about the campground and you telling me that I couldnt drag my feet on the gravel cause I would fall off the golf cart, and me and Liz werent listening and we fell off the golf cart and you made us walk beside the golf cart back to the trailor, and then you kissed us both on the head and said now listen here girls i love you and I dont want you to get hurt I had to protect you so that's why you had to walk. Then later we were sitting at the campfire and you chuckled and handed me a pack of camel cigarettes out of the coat pocket of your jacket and said Tabatha Lynn are these yours, and I tried to blame it on my dad, and you told me to quit smoking and save money to buy a car like you did!!! It's funny how now i tell Damien not to drag his feet on the golf cart, and how I wish would've quit smoking so I could've saved money to buy a car. Weird how lessons that seem so small stay with us for a lifetime. Love ya Grandpa sending big hugs to you and my other Grandpa looking down on us from the heavens above!
Mary Novath
October 13, 2010
Dad,
Today as we were driving back from Indy we passed a car pulling a travel trailer down the highway. As it passed I thought of the trips that You and Mom took us on as kids. I thought about when you were teaching me to throw darts and I threw it through the awning. Then I thought about when you were bringing us back from North Judson when Grandma was sick and you explained to us that you were driving slower because of the weather and a car went flying past us and up the road it was in a ditch. And you told Timmy and I thats why you have to be more carefull when driving in the snow. And everytime it snows I think about that. You always were there for your family. We all miss you but I know that you are in a better place. Even though God took you home with Him there will always be a part of you with us. Love you always.
Maria Rodriguez
October 13, 2010
Hey Grandpa, I can't belive it's been 2 years!! It's still hard!! The other night I was talking to Armando and my father in law about you, I started to cry. I miss you so much. I know in my heart so does the family. Grandma and Aunt Ellen are great!! Grandma, is still the greatest Grandma in the world. And Aunt Ellen is great too!! She is loving her dog. I just talk to Grandma a few days ago. I want to go see you in the end of June but, I wasn't able to go because Armandito had surgery on his back. I am sorry but, i think and pray about you alot. I wanted to ask you if you can please be with Armandito this Monday. Armandito, is going back to surgery and I can't be in the OR but, you can. I would like for you to hold his hand and give him alot of kiss and make sure that God is there taking care of him. I am scared!! And I really need you there with him Grandpa. I miss you so much!!! Love you!!!
October 13, 2010
I miss you more each day Dad. I truly don't understand why people say it get easier over time. As you are more than aware of - Mom and Eleanor are doing fine. Dee leaves tomorrow to go back home. Please watch over her. Love you and miss you.
October 12, 2010
Wow hard to imagine it has been 2 years that have passed knowing at this very moment 2 years ago I was sitting at the hospital with you and grandma and praying that God will allow your pain to end and take you home to a better place. Watching the years pass by makes time seem so insignificant, but knowing that every second we should make count cause not knowing when it will be our last! Love ya Grandpa
July 7, 2010
Happy Birthday Grandpa, I love you and miss you.
July 7, 2010
Happy Birthday Husband/Dad/Grandpa!!!!
We all love you and miss you more each passing day. Our loss does not get easier over time.
Someday we shall all be together again.
Tabatha
March 21, 2010
It's weird how days pass by and you realize something is missing but you just can not put your finger on it. You see pictures of the past or hear sounds that remind you of the good ol' days. But realize that everything that once was is just a memory you keep in your heart, and pull it out at times when you need a good cry so the feeling of void will pass, and our day will get on. But still there is that emptiness that no one can fill or moments that you can not take back wishing if you just sat a little longer or prayed a little harder. But life does have to come to an end and loved ones are remembered with cherished thoughts and enjoyable memories that only come to an end if we allow it. i have not let your memory or legacy fade away I Love you Grandpa you are missed but not forgotten
March 17, 2010
Happy St Patrick's Day Dad!
As always I am thinking of you.
And I miss you more and more each day.
March 14, 2010
Grandpa, The last year has been a trying year, my life is moving so fast, that it seems sometimes I can not catch up with it and I am just along for the ride. I have faced a lot of challenges as I start my career. At times when I feel that I am not on the right path and oncology is not the right place for me because it is soooo hard emotionally I think of you. When family and patients talk to me about their diagnosis I am reminded that I knew a great man that faced challenges similiar to theirs and that man had a story of strength and hope to share with them; and through my voice and actions I can tell your story and give hope to those that have lost hope and strength to those that feel they can no longer hold up their heads. Thank you, for God choose a path for you because he knew you had the strength to handle it. He will never give a person more than they could handle. I just wanted to let you know that eventhough your journey has ended on earth it continues in every patient I meet. Love you and Miss you Always!
Maria Rodriguez
January 2, 2010
Grandpa,
I love you and miss you!!! I have been thinking about you alot.
Maria
Mary Novath
January 1, 2010
Dad,
The New Year has started and it seems so different with out you. When we go to visit mom and Ellen and you are not there with the smile that can melt butter. When your Grandkids do some new and amazing things not being able to call and share it with you. Please remember that we will always miss you and that we will always love you. We changed so many lives.
December 31, 2009
Thinking of you as the new year approaches. Miss you.
October 13, 2009
Thinking of you and wishing we could be together.
tina
September 29, 2009
I miss you daddy and I Love you
July 7, 2009
Happy Birthday Dad. Your are 39 again. We all miss you.
Love,
Mary, Steve and Adam
July 7, 2009
Happy Birthday Dad!! I love you and miss you so much. Thinking of you each and everyday. Love, Margo
July 7, 2009
happy birthday dad miss you i keep eye on mom and ellen for you
love daniel and tammy
July 7, 2009
Happy Birthday Dad.Today is the first year that you are not here.I wish you where,I miss you so much Happy Birthday again Dad Love Tina
July 6, 2009
Happy Birthday Dad. It will be our first year without you. I won't be calling you on your birthday but I want you to know that I love you and miss you alot. I will be thinking of you. Love Dee
DANIEL TIMOTHY James DRISCOOLL
July 6, 2009
Grandpa- So tomorrow is your Birthday JULY 7th and it will be hard very hard.. what was really hard was my birthday July 5th because me and you and aunt ellen always celebrated our birthday's togeather and i was not looking forward to my birthday at all because you were not with me to celebrate it.. i really wish you were Grandpa i miss you a lot i think of you evrynight befor i go to sleep a lot of times i really start to cry and i really wish you were still here but im glad that your in no more pain Grandpa im really proud that i have your names by that i mean Daniel Timothy and Driscoll..and i wanted to let you know that my graduation went good and i looked up into the rafters and i believe i saw you up there cheering for me.. and it is really hard when i get cards and not seeing grandpa on it! I always talk about you and your trains.. But i need to get to bed i was just thinking of you! And i will be there for grandma and aunt ellen tomorrow because i know it will be hard for them and all of us i love and miss you grandpa and i wanted to be the first person to tell you this Happy Birthday it's your 1st birthday in HEAVEN But i cant wait to see you again when i get there i will give you a great BIG!!!! Hug and i want one of those long hand shakes that never end!! but i love you grandpa..
LOVE YOUR GRANDSON!!
Mary Novath
July 4, 2009
Dad,
Today as each firework went off I thought about all the Fireworks shows we watched from the back yard when we lived in Hammond. When I see a flag I think about how you always flew the flag with pride. And you have so much to be proud of. Dad you will always be loved by your family and never forgotten.
tina
June 21, 2009
HiDad,
Your 1st Father Day in Heaven,Thank You Dadfor Everything you did for me ,you took great care of me ,you loved all of us from the start with your warm kind ,and loving heart thank you dad for being strong while trying to teach us right from wrong Ifanytime we had a problem you were there to help us solve them.Thank you Dad for you dear sweet love,now you'll watch over us from heaven above love tina
Tabatha
February 16, 2009
Well it's been 4 months Grandpa, sorry I think I'm the only that hasn't written on here yet. The truth is I didnt know what to write, So many memories go through your mind, and it is hard to pinpoint just one thought or emotion. Grandma's Birthday is in a few days, We will make sure she goes to Marti's Place for dinner. And yes she prolly will order the chicken. Well Grandpa in the 27 years of my life, I was happy to say you were my grandpa, the trips to Florida, going to the Beach, being down there during the hurricane and having to clean out the pool. You and Grandma's Anniversary Party, and the campground always had a blast. You never said much when you knew people were doing something wrong, you always kept the peace, unless they really upset you. That is a hard thing to do, Because the day of the funeral and wake I felt the same way, I wanted everything to peaceful and everyone to be kindhearted, I prayed about it so hard, and I also prayed that you were in peace. And then I knew in my heart you were at peace. You had a beautiful service the day of the wake and the day of the funeral, your kids and your wife did an excellent job putting everything together. Damien starts Kindergarten this year and will be 5 next month boy how time flys by. This Christmas and Birthday was hard getting a card that was only signed Grandma and Ellen. And then Grandma gives me a photo album she put together, and the first picture is you, she made me cry of course well you know how emotional I am. Grandpa I know one day I will see you again, and I'll get to see my other Grandpa and my aunt Cheryl. I know you all are in heaven together watching down on us. I love you very much. Grandma and Ellen is well taken care of here.
To be honest Grandpa I think a few of her kids are driving her nuts, I aint gonna mention any names but they go over and check on her constantly and the other 2 call her all the time. Let just say 3 of her children are way protective of her, and they aint gonna let anything happen to her. Grandma and Ellen had a nice vacation to, they were very happy to go, and they actually flew Don't know how Aunt Margo talked them into that one. But way to go Aunt Margo!. Well I guess I've rambled on here long enough. Thank you for your wisdom and experience, thank you for your patience and your love. Thank you for teaching me to live one day at a time, and to never take the easy way out, and to waste your time being upset with others, Rest In Peace Grandpa, Love Always Your Granddaughter
DANIEL TIMOTHY James DRISCOLL
February 1, 2009
Grandpa they did it your team won the super bowl GO STEELERS I knew they were gonna do it i just did I'm so happy right now i just wish you were here with us to enjoy the VICTORY I know you were there with them . I been saying they were gonna win from the day you left us to be in HEAVEN GRANDPA I LOVE YOU. I told my dad i was gonna put this up when they won!!! I'm Gonna keep writing on here tell the time is up ok
LOVE your Grandson
DANIEL TIMOTHY James DRISCOLL
February 1, 2009
Grandpa- There has not been one day that i have not thought about you i think about you all the time and it's getting closer to the day I graduate from High school well more like 5 months but it's 2009 and that's the year i graduate. I graduate on June 7th that is gonna be hard for me because I remember when you told me that they were gonna have to put you in the scaffolding that was funny it really made me laugh that day. I never forgot that day. When I look up to the family i will still see you because you said you would be there. I just wanted to tell you that I miss you and that I'm doing good in school and I know that you already know that and i have a 3.61 GPA! i really miss you GRANDPA
Maria Rodriguez
January 9, 2009
Grandpa, I have been thinking so much about you. The other day I put my hand in my coat pocket and I found the blue stone. Then that night I asked my husband to watch the movies that has ours and grandmas family photos and I cried like a baby. I have been thing of you and my godfather for so many days. I cant belive that you are not here someties when I talk to grandma I want to ask for you but then I remember that you are not here well you are but you understand. I miss you!!!! Love you Grandpa! Grandpa, I just want to tell you that Grandma and Ellen miss you but they are well! They both are very strong women! Love you
Mary Novath
December 25, 2008
The Christmas Season is here and feels so much different without you. The other day I went to the store and saw a little girl there with her father buying a gift for her mother and it made me think of you. Then I saw a mother shopping with her son for a gift for his father and I thought of you. When I see the twinkling of the Christmas lights I thought of the twinkle you had in your eyes. When I see the snow flakes I think of all the times that you and mom would take us sledding and then home we would go for hot chocolate laughing about all the fun that we had. When I heard the Christmas carols, I thought of all the times you put our gifts together on Christmas Day. When I woke up Christmas Day I wanted to pick up the phone to wish you a Merry Christmas. So instead I looked up at the sky with a tear in my eye. I thank you for all the Christmas' that we had and everything that you did to make them so merry.
Your Loving Daughter
December 23, 2008
Dad this is the first year I have had to buy a Christmas Card without it saying to "My Mom and Dad". This task has not been an easy one nor a happy one. A day does not go by that I don't think of you. I know everyone keeping saying we will be back together someday, but I want that someday to be today. I truly am thankful that you are no longer suffering and in pain but wish they could of accomplished this without you having to go away. My tears are selfish tears, but tears I can not control. Rest easy Dad as I will always keep my promise to you.
TINA DENNEY
December 21, 2008
Dear Dad,It your First time in Heaven for Christmas,The first time without you and we will miss you very much,but I know you are in peace for that I got to Thanks GOD.You are a Great DAD The months have passed and you loved will never be forgot
I LOVE YOU DAD
Merry Christmas
Sandy Winstead
December 15, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the Driscoll family. Tim was a wonderful person who I will never forget. I didn't know about this until I got Dorothy & Ellen's Christmas card and Tim's name was not on it this year. My heart goes out to you all and my thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Daniel Timothy James Driscoll
November 23, 2008
Grandpa it has been over a month and i still can not believe it....I know that your in a better place and you do not feel anymore pain and i also know that you are watching over all of us who loved you and we still love you for ever and ever you are with us in our hearts from your grandson
Elisabeth wilkins
October 25, 2008
To Grandpa,
I will miss your smile.
I will miss your laughter.
I will miss the twinkle in your eyes.
Now your smile has become the sun in my sky, your laughter has become the wind in my hair and the twinkle in your eyes has now become the twilight of the night from the heavens you are watching me, my guardian angel you were meant to be,
And your protective nature gets me through the day I may not be able to see, touch or hug you again, but I feel your spirit, hear your voice and I know you are all around me. I am thankful to be your granddaughter and I am proud to call you grandfather, . I Love you. And I miss you. Forever you will be in my heart. Forever the memories of you will be in my heart.
Love Lizzie
Brenda (Wharton) Segneri
October 19, 2008
Driscoll Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember your family from my childhood days on Bertram Avenue...Mickey, Kathy, Tina, mom and dad come to mind. I know you had a large loving family.
Lynn McCrea Manchester
October 18, 2008
May many beautiful memories of your Husband, Dad, and Grandfather, give you strength at this time of your loss. Please accept my condolences and sincerely sympathy to the entire Driscoll family.
Love,
Lynn McCrea Manchester
(916) 712-4529
[email protected]
Jason, Jessica, and Jaxson Peak
October 18, 2008
Your family is in our prayers. May God comfort you in your time of sadness.
Love,
Jason, Jessica, and Jaxson Peak
Carolyn Valachovic
October 17, 2008
Dorothy and Family
I was saddened to hear of Timmy's passing. Ryan remembers visting him in Florida and the train set. Timmy will be missed but he is in God's hands and that is the best place. God Bless
Theresa
October 17, 2008
To all the Driscoll's
Tim will be missed by all the FMC Dialysis staff in Crown Point. We feel the pain of Tim's passing. He was a wonderful man. You are all a wonderful family. I have never seen such a helpful family.
Randy & Maureen Myers
October 17, 2008
To the entire Driscoll family,
Our deepest condolences and may God bless you all.
Tom and Karen Crane
October 17, 2008
Dorothy and Family,
We are very sorry to read of Tim's passing. Your family was one of the best neighbors on Bertram we could have ever wished for. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Javier Serna
October 17, 2008
Grandpa,
The day that you had your open heart surgey is the day that I was born. I remeber watching you work with your hands and looking up to you. And everytime that I saw you work on something I saw you as the strongest man in the world. Now every wrench that I turn every kuckle that I bust I will think of you. Every bisquets and gravey with orange juice I have remind me of grandpa. Every Golf cart ride that I ever take will remind me of the golf cart rides that I took with grandpa. My grandpa always thought if a man ever wanted anything that he needed to earn it and I will always take those words to heart. I loved the way grandpa would smile and the way grandpa would talk and the way grandpa would stand tall and proud of himself because he had every right to be proud. What I love the best is having part of grandpa in me. Grandpa you are the best that a granson could ever ask for. I wish that I was not taken to Texas so far away from you and I did not to get to spend all the time that I wanted with you but the time that I did spend with you was the best that I could ask for and I LOVED every mintue that I spent with you. And I'm proud to say that you are my grandpa and I will always Love you
Kimberlee Jansen
October 16, 2008
Hearts remember... long after we have said our good-byes, our hearts will remember the times we have shared. You will be missed deeply by all who loved you Grandpa.
Love Kimberlee, Kairee & Seth
Shawn Grauvogl
October 16, 2008
Grandpa,
I will miss you. There are so many memories that you leave behind, memories that can be cherished and talked about forever. Memories that are the fondest to me are the many summers that I spent camping at Jelly Stone Park sitting by the campfire with you. And you telling me that Yogi Bear was sleeping in the tree near the trailer, and the long golf cart rides. I also enjoyed the conversions that we shared when I came to visit, it seemed like you were able to talk about anything. Your presence will truly be missed, along with love and knowledge that you have given us all. You can rest peacefully knowing that you have left an everlasting impression in my life, and that grandma and aunt Ellen are in good hands. Thanks for being a great person and being there for me. You will remain in our hearts forever.
Love Shawn
Maria Rodriguez
October 16, 2008
Grandpa,
I really do not know what to write then I LOVE YOU and that I WILL MISS YOU! I will always remember are the things we did together. I know that for many years we where not with you but I loved the time that we did have. Thank you for everything that you did in this life and thank you for being my grandpa and a great grandpa to my babys. I will alway remeber you and you will alway be in my heart. Grandpa I know that I was not there to say I love you and good bye. So, GRANDPA I LOVE YOU and GOOD BYE! A big hug and kiss! Thank you!!
Mary Novath
October 16, 2008
Dad,
When I was born you were the man that held me and as I grew you are the man that held me when I cried and held my hand when I crossed the street. You were the man that held me when I was hurt and walked me down the isle. When I was lost you helped me find my way and when I need someone to talk to you were there. You always showed your loved in so many different ways and I could always count on you being there in times of need. I always know that no matter what you would be in hard times and in good. When I look in the stars I will see you in the brightest star and know that you are there for me. When I feel the wind blow past I will feel your arms and her your whisper. When I feel sad I will remeber all the good times that we had. The camping trips, the trips to the beach, the trips in the car and the trips to bowling alley. I will always remeber when I felt so alone and trapped that you helped me and never looked down on me. You showed that you are so strong in so many different ways. The day that you got sick you showed that no matter what the doctors would say that you would prove them wrong. No matter how you felt you always where on the holidays to share with your family. No matter how little the gift that your childern or grandchildern would give you would act like they gave you a million dollars. You are now with you Father in your mansion in the sky with your train going around and around you having a great time with it. Looking at all the rainbows and stars. Feeling the warmth of your Father around you and the fun of being able to run through the fields and ponds in the sky fishing to your heart is content. Know that your family will always LOVE and think about you with everything that they do. You will always be with us and will will always follow the steps thtat you have tought us. You will be heard about in the generations to come.
kathy thompson
October 16, 2008
I am home in heaven,dear ones; oh so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty In this everlasting light. All the pain and suffering is over, Every restless tossing passed; I am now at peace forever, Safely home at last. God bless you DAD, love Kathy
Violet Krizmanic
October 16, 2008
To the whole Driscoll Family I send my deepest sympathy. As an old friend and neighbor I can attest to the love you all had for your father. He was a wonderful man and he had the BEST caregiver EVER!!( and you too Ellen.) May you all cherish the wonderful memories you had with him and keep him in your hearts forever. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
With Love & Sincerity
Violet(Herbst) Krizmanic & Family
kathy thompson
October 16, 2008
Dear mom and family, Even though we are miles apart you are all very much in our hearts and prayers,I pray that you find comfort in the fond memories we all shared through the years.Wish I could be there, love Kathy and Leroy
Pat Fredianelli
October 16, 2008
Dear Danny and family; I was sorry to hear about your Dad, I know you will miss him alot.
Daniel Timothy James Driscoll
October 16, 2008
Grandpa
I will miss you much.I will miss your long hand shakes when you called me Suraniel, when you waved to me while i was mowing your lawn when you would show us kids the train set when we would come and visit you and grandma and Aunt Ellen in Florida.There are just so many memories that i will never forget. The thing that im proud to carry on is the name.
Chrissy and Raymond Garner
October 16, 2008
Danny, Tammy, Dorothy and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you all.
Stephanie Driscoll
October 16, 2008
Grandpa,
It has been wonderful over the years, getting close to you and spending time with you. You have taught so many people so many things, especially how to be strong and be a fighter just like you. You have left everlasting memories in my heart that i will cherish forever. The holidays, the birthdays, the family trips will all be remembered. I just want you to know that i LOve you very much and know how much you loved everybody. And we will love and remember you ALways. I Love you very much, and thank you so much for teaching me to be strong and leaving memories I will always cherish. LOVE YOU,
Stephanie
Barry and Janice Kepshire
October 16, 2008
Aunt Dorothy and Family,
I am so sorry to read that Uncle Tim has passed away. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Janice
Andrea Schlesser
October 16, 2008
Grandpa Smiley--You will leave behind a world of inspiration, knowledge, and morals for generations to follow. They will never be able to forget the man that sat in the passanger seat of the car and shook his fist at grandma for hiting a pothole in the road. But he as well didn't let the potholes of life bother him. For seven years he defyed all medical odds against him. He is a strong father and grandfather. He has inspired me to be a great nurse. When the doctors told him he had no longer than six months to live he has lived 7 years. If he had no hope or faith and the strength to push on when others had no hope in him he would not be alive to charish the moments of his great grandchildren. This hope can not be taught from the many medical books that inhabit my bookshelves. My grandma can not be forgotten in my grandpas fight because without her stubborn push grandpa would not have been able to go to diaylsis three times a week and then come home to a hot meal on the table. I took my grandparents strength with me everyday to school and it helped me to pass the boards; they taught me to never give up and I didn't. Everyday that I work in the hospital I will pass on the lesson my grandpa inevertly taught me to each of my patients. In hopes that many of my patients too will defy medicine and the deadlines people put on them to show them that in fact it is their strength, hope, and faith that will conquer all that needs to be conquered. Grandpa your legacy lives on in our hearts and our actions each day and we will meet again.
Amber Schlesser
October 16, 2008
Grandpa- I dont know what to say, but that you left a huge void in my heart, you will always be there. You are a very strong man and I love you for that. When you were tired and couldn't go no further- you fought for your wife, children,grandchildren and great grandchildren. You proved the doctors and the world wrong. You let my daughter know a family that loves and fight for each other. You are my hero you never gave up on me when I didn't listen. You gave me a life and career that I will never forget, and for that my next strip will go to you. I want to fight for this country just like you and if I am half the person you are I will be ahead. Thank you grandpa for fighting for us and this country for all of this we owe you. A great solider died today and the world will morne.
Daniel Driscoll
October 16, 2008
I would like to take this time to express how thankful and blessed I've been for the last 5 years to only have lived only footsteps from my Dad. I will truly miss all the early mornings having coffee with my Dad on dialysis days.I will cherish that special bond that we developed over the years that only a son has with his father and hope that Iwill continue that same bond and legacy with my own son as well.I am confident that my dad left here in peace and reassurance that my mom and Ellen will be taken care of and well looked after. Love,Dan and Tammy
Terry
October 16, 2008
Dear Mic & Mary & Boys,
Please take comfort in your memories.We will keep you in our Prayers.
Larry & Terry Postma
mike tessman
October 16, 2008
mic and mary,
sorry to hear about your dad. we will keep your family in our prayers. god bless you. mike and shirley tessman
TINA denney
October 16, 2008
To my Father the bless father in the world I Love You,I will miss you but you will always be in my heart
tina denney
October 16, 2008
Dad I love you very much,you where the fantastic father that ,you and mom where there when I need help and I thank you alot for that.I can't explain how I feeling but all my heart and soul go out to you for .And pray the lord that he will take exact care of you.
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