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Timothy Tyler Obituary
He was born on Dec. 3, 1975, in Syracuse, the son of John, Sr., and Kathleen Stagnitti Tyler.
Tim has lived in Canastota all of his life, graduating from Canastota High School in 1994. He later graduated from R.I.T. (Rochester Institute of Technology) with a bachelor's degree in business management.
He was an outstanding wrestler, becoming a two-time New York State Sectional Champion, a member of the 1993-1994 Section 3 Class C championship wrestling team, and a four-time Class C champion while at Canastota High School. At R.I.T., Tim was a Division 3 All-American and an academic All American.
Tim was a New York State Trooper for 10 years, retiring in 2012 due to his health.
He was a member of the Police Benevolent Association, as well as the Mohawk Valley Wrestling Club. He was an AYSO soccer coach for three and four year olds. Tim especially loved his involvement as a counselor with the New York State Junior Police Academy each summer.
Tim was a member of St. Mary's Church in Verona Beach.
Tim married Jennie Anne "Jen" LaBarre on Sept. 11, 1999, at St. Mary's Church.
Surviving besides his wife, Jen, are a daughter, Emma Sue Tyler, and a son, Andrew John Tyler, both at home; his parents, John Sr., and Kathleen Tyler of Canastota; his paternal grandmother, Gladys Tyler of Canastota; one brother and sister-in-law, John, Jr., and Tonya Tyler, and their daughter, Gabrielle, of Canastota; a sister and brother-in-law, Amy and Rik Masters, and their children, Phoebe and Chloe, of Munnsville. Tim has always been especially close to his own sister and brother, but was also close to Jen's brothers, Jake and James LaBarre; Jeff and Lori LaBarre and their children, Ryan Michael and Trevor Timothy. Also surviving are several aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, at St. Agatha's Church, 329 N. Peterboro St., Canastota, where a funeral mass and the New York State Trooper Ceremony will be held. Burial will be in St. Agatha's Cemetery, Canastota. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, from 2-8 p.m. at the J. Homer Ball Funeral Home, Inc., 201 James St., Canastota. In his memory, contributions may be made to the Tim Tyler Courage and Strength Scholarship Fund, or the Emma & Andrew Tyler Education Fund, both c/o Lori A. Hood, 7612 Oxbow Road, Canastota, N.Y. 13032, with envelopes available at the funeral home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Timothy Tyler
Donna Watson
January 24, 2013
I knew Tim when he was stationed at the sub-station in North Chittenango as I am a court clerk in the Town of Sullivan Court. He was a great guy and Trooper and we will miss him. My sympathy goes out to his family.
Anna Betsinger
January 22, 2013
Jen, Sue, John, Kathy & family: So Sorry to hear of Tim's passing. May you find comfort in the memories of him, and may God be with you all through this time of pain! RIP Tim! God Bless All!!!
Tammy Lackey - Cullen
January 17, 2013
Tim may you RIP with The Lord Jen my heart goes out to you and the kids may you find comfort in your heart that Tim is your angel and protector forever
Robbie and Carmen Tyson
January 16, 2013
Our heartfelt sympathy and condolence go out to your family. My son Robbie wrestled for Tim at Canastota and my uncle Jeff Grevelding coached Tim in his younger days.... We are so very sorry for your loss !
Lynne Ahnert
January 16, 2013
To the Tyler & LaBarre family,
My memories of Tim date back to his elementary days at South Side School where I had him as a student. I remember him as being a fairly quiet student with a great smile and one who anyone would be happy to have in his or her classroom. I did follow his progress through school to know that he succeeded in his studies and had quite a wrestling career.
It is my hope that the wonderful memories that each of you have of Tim will hasten to lessen the terrible grief you must have at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with Tim and with your family.
Lynne Stagnitti Ahnert
January 16, 2013
To Jen, Emma and Andrew and the Tyler and LeBarre families, May your memories always outweigh the sadness you feel from your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you today and in the days and weeks ahead. God bless you and R.I.P. Tim Tyler! You fought a tough battle!
Kathy Pavone Devine
Charlotte, NC
Tracy Sanchez-Clark
January 15, 2013
Labarre & Tyler Family, your in my thoughts and prayers at this hard and sad time. May Tim RIP , no more pain no more suffering he in the hands of the lord.
carol tolliver barnes
January 15, 2013
Tim and family rest in peace
Andrew and Irma Lopitz
January 15, 2013
So very sorry for your loss. You are in our hearts and our prayers.
Mary Beth Fenton
January 15, 2013
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you in this time of sorrow.
Jeffrey Voss
January 15, 2013
Tim you will be missed but always in our hearts, you were a true friend and a perfect example of how a father and husband should be. Rest in peace my friend.
Rand and Lisa Marshall
January 15, 2013
Our sincerest condolences to the Tyler and LaBarre families. Through the memories and thoughts of Tim, he will truly be with us forever. God bless you all.
S Clark
January 14, 2013
Thank you for protecting us and now may God protect you and your family
Crystal Dibble
January 14, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Tyler family during this very difficult time. I had the blessed fortune of working with Tim, while at MMCSD. He especially loved talking about his children and how extremely proud he was to be their father. Tim, was truly one of the nicest men that I have ever had the chance to meet. He will be greatly missed and will always be remembered for his positive outlook on life.
Bob Needham
January 14, 2013
They say The Good Die Young . We all have just lost one of the Best. God bless you Tim and your family . we miss you buddy !
Gayle Grassle
January 14, 2013
The entire St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School community in Houston, Texas, is praying for the repose of Tim's soul. We were touched by the grace and kindness of the lovely Tyler family during our short time with them while Tim was at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. May our Father hold his family in His comforting arms during this time of sorrow.
January 14, 2013
I can't stop thinking about Tim's family. I hope & pray that the memories they all shared will last forever in their hearts. Prayers go out to all of the Tyler & Labarre families.
Tieah Davis
January 14, 2013
To the LaBarre and Tyler families...I got to know Tim and Jennie while living with the family in Canastota back in 1999. The love that Jennie and Tim shared was so precious and so beautiful. I only hope that Jennie and the rest of the family finds peace in all of the wonderful memories shared with Tim! I only have a few...but the memories I have are full of laughter. The families, friends, and every persons paths he crossed were certainly blessed with no less than a smile. Tim, you will truly be missed by many! I pray for strength and courage for each and every family member and friend of Tim Tyler's. He was truly an inspiration to many. Many hugs sent to the LaBarre and Tyler families.
Judy Mueller
January 14, 2013
Kathy and John,
I don't have the words to express how I feel. Know that I am thinking of you and your family. I know he will be truly missed. I am so sorry. Love, Judy
wallace johnson
January 14, 2013
thank you lord for letting us borrow Tim as long as you could because we knew Tim was great in everything he set out to do and so did you
Alec Farach
January 14, 2013
God gives your family courage and peace in your early journey to heaven.
christopher lesher
January 13, 2013
R.I.P Tim may god be with you and your family
Ted and Jane Showalter
January 13, 2013
May the Tyler family find comfort in the beautiful memories in the times they spent together. And peace knowing the love they shared will remain in their hearts forever.
Trooper Ed Rivera & Family
January 13, 2013
Have hope in tomorrow, have faith in the everlasting, and take comfort in the love of friends and family.
Paula Hawkins & Jerry Henderson of North Fort Myers, FL (Paula is formerly of Canastota NY)
Paula Hawkins
January 13, 2013
God Bless you , your family and friends. You fought a long, hard battle with fortitude. You have been nothing short of amazing and were the utmost of encouragement to many. Praying for strength and peace for all. Some might say (even those of us who were not "personal" friends of your family) that you were one of the greatest people on God's Earth. May you rest in peace.
Kate Geary
January 13, 2013
Wishing all of you health and healing at this time. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
ann foster
January 12, 2013
A very brave man...my thoughts and prayers to the Tyler family.
Patrick Lajeunesse
January 12, 2013
I took some business classes at RIT with Tim. We were paired up to give a presentation sophomore year. We both had an issue pronouncing the word championing. When we finally gave the presentation we could barely control our laughter trying to say this word. Whenever I hear the word I think back to that presentation.
I'm sorry for the family's loss.
January 12, 2013
Tim you fought like a Trooper sir now you earned your wings , so you can fly with the angles. God bless, Russ & Julie[DiToma] Henry.Verona,ny
January 12, 2013
Rest brother, we'll take it from here. 4125
Toni Richardson
January 12, 2013
Kathy and Family.
I'm so sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
January 12, 2013
Kathy and Family
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Debbie Snyder
January 12, 2013
Jen and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Tim fought a great battle snd I know he is finally at piece. I wish you all my prayers and my thoughts will be with you. (Retired NYSP Troop D and Mackenzie Snyder's grandmother.) I know Mackenzie and Emma are best friends.
Jeff Grevelding Sr.
January 12, 2013
For over thirty years our paths have crossed, and only this has not put a smile on my face. I know the many that have known you Tim, can agree. May you now rest in peace.
Amy Bettinger-Wells
January 12, 2013
I knew Tim when he he worked out of Town of Sullivan, always had a smile such a kind young man who loved his Family.May God comfort you all in this time of need, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
cindy white
January 12, 2013
Thaughts and prayers go out to Jen-Kathy-John-Emma-Andrew and the rest of Tims friends and family!!! TIMS FIGHT IS FINIALLY OVER.......AND HE CAN BE AT PEACE AND OUT OF PAIN!!!......may God help all those left behind find strength through Tim to move forward!!!
randy lacelle
January 12, 2013
We miss you buddy...signal 94 Trooper Tyler..god bless you and your family..
Anne Shaw and Tim Powers
January 12, 2013
RIP Tim. You touched many as you walked among us. Memories of you will live on in our hearts forever. May God Bless and Comfort your family and friends during the days and weeks to come.
Frank Borbolla
January 12, 2013
I had the honor and pleasure of working with Tim for a short while at SP Greenwich. He was a very good Trooper and had a great sense of humor. My prayers are with his family. I know that he is at peace with the Lord.
Stephen Piatkowski
January 12, 2013
I did not know Tim very well, but I knew his family. They are all great people as was he. He will missed as a member of the community and as a great person.
kirk north
January 12, 2013
did not know timothy personal but judging by everything he was involved in over his lifetime he must have been a GREAT human being.My condolences go out to his family
Casillos
January 12, 2013
Thank You for being there and Praying for your family
January 12, 2013
My thoughts and prayers for strength go to all who knew this beautiful young man. My your loving memories give you comfort.
January 12, 2013
For Tim Tyler and his precious family...I pray for God's comfort, strength and peace during this most difficult time of loss. Love and prayers to all of you.
Kathy Mohorter
January 12, 2013
To the Tyler and LaBarre families..Heartfelt prayers for all of you and for Tim, Everlasting Life until you see him again. Kathy Mohorter
George & Dottie Warner
January 12, 2013
I met Tim when he was stationed in the North Chittenango barracks, he would come into my deli which was Dad's Deli. He was a great man and he will be missed.
Sheila Sorrell-Hoffmeister
January 12, 2013
Can't express the sorrow I feel for Tim's loved ones! Tim has been a true inspiration to the words "never give up". He was brave & strong during his illness, which mirrored how he lived at his best health. You all have so much too be proud of. He was a true Hero in everyones hearts. RIP Tim, watch over your family. God Bless
June Cullen
January 12, 2013
Dear Family; I feel like I've known you for a long time now as I have been on this journey with you from the beginning with my friend Jill! My heart aches for all of you!Rest in peace, Tim!
Karl Labonoski
January 12, 2013
One the best and the brightest, it doesn't seem fair. God bless Tim and the whole Tyler family.
maryann rainwater
January 12, 2013
Iam so sorry for your loss sending prayers to the whole family during your difficult time
January 12, 2013
My sincerest sympathy to all of Tim's family and friends. He touched so many lives with his faith and courage. Prayers that your loving memories of Tim will bring you peace and comfort.
Sandy Palamara
Chris Pavone Bargabos
January 12, 2013
God bless you Tim & your family too.
Linda Baldwin
January 12, 2013
Holding you all close in thought and prayer. May God and all of your happy memories comfort and sustain you.
Kellianna Webb
January 11, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Your grief is unimaginable. While reading things in the past few days. I have to say Tim did his family proud as he has touch the lives of so many people. I know that god with hold Jen and their children and his heart and that Tim will always watch over them as he is an amazing angel now. God bless both the Tyler and LaBarre families and his friends in their time of need.
Heidi Koester
January 11, 2013
Sue, thinking of you and your family with lots of prayers and love.
Anne McQuaid
January 11, 2013
We love you Tim
Marilyn Wood
January 11, 2013
To Jen & children, Kathy,John, Linda & all the rest of the family....My heart aches for you all, my thoughts & prayers are with you.
Dep Kyle Laitenberger
January 11, 2013
To the Tyler Family,
Tim is shining down on all of you during this tough time but remember the wonderful memories you had with him during this time on this earth. Look up to the stars and you will see that twinkle in the sky and that represents Tim showing you he is still here and he is your angel. It will take time to heal but you have a ton of friends that will help you through this time. NYS Trooper Tim Tyler will never be forgotten.
Lisa Miller
January 11, 2013
Dear Amy amd family,
My prayers to you and your family. Words cant say enough. My heart breaks for you Amy. Tim is finally painfree. I am there for you.
Cindy Gainer
January 11, 2013
Thoughts and prayers to the Tyler and LaBarre families during this most difficult time. Sorry for your loss.
Dawn & John Kimball
January 11, 2013
Prayers to Tim's families.
david bryant
January 11, 2013
My deepest sympathy to your family;our prayérs are with you May god bless.
The Wilson's
January 11, 2013
Prayers to everyone who was touched by his life
peggy LaBarre
January 11, 2013
I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
January 11, 2013
Tim was a true hero to every life he touched.May God embrace Tim lovingly within his loving arms and may he give peace and comfort to all who love Tim..
Nicolle and Stephen Findlay
January 11, 2013
May God bring peace and love to your hurting hearts.
David Bertella
January 11, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joe Bearor
January 11, 2013
You were an awesome partner, Tim. We had some times. Rest now, I hope we'll meet again.
January 11, 2013
My heart goes out to Tim's family. He was a wonderful young man and a great trooper. May he finally be at peace. I'm sure there is a special place in heaven waiting for him.
In sympathy and prayer. Marianne Dygert (retired employee of Troop D)
Kevin Lent
January 11, 2013
My thoughts and prayer go out to you jen and your family. I hope God has a wrestling mat ready for TNT!! He is truly an inspiration. Rest in peace Tim
Stephanie (Tooke) Baran
January 11, 2013
John and Amy,
My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Prayers to all of you. God Bless
Sandie Cary
January 11, 2013
When the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. I pray for the family during this time.
Martha Schultheis
January 11, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Heaven gained an amazing angel. Tim is in great hands and will be with all of you always. In the wind, sunshine, rain, etc... you'll know he's there, believe me. Love to all of you. XOXO
Kim Schlie
January 11, 2013
Jen & Family:
I am so very sorry for your loss. There are no words to soothe the pain of losing such an amazing man - he fought one hell of a fight!
Hold your memories dear and cherish them always.
Hugs to you Jen, as well as Emma and Andrew. I will continue to pray for you all.
Love,
Kim
Cindy Wright Kolceski
January 11, 2013
A true American hero. Godspeed, Tim.
Kelly Ladd
January 11, 2013
RIP Tim. You simply are the best and will truly be missed. May the memories carry your family through this difficult time.
Keith & Kelly Ladd
The Bonaventura Family
January 11, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in this time of sorrow. Tim fought a tough fight, may he rest in peace now. And may you find peace in the loving memories of him.
Amanda Barlow-Douglass
January 11, 2013
Jen,
So very sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
January 11, 2013
May the Lord raise you high above, Don't you fret on the ones that you loved.
Your generosity and support helped those in need, without realizing you have planted many seeds.
Rise above and watch over us all, help many know it was time for Jesus to call.
Your memory will carry on for those who you knew, and for the ones you touched indeed the grew.
I cant do much to stop the tears, but I hope this helps for those you hold dear.
For every light the sun shines down, for every breeze that comes around.
May they feel your presents by the touch, and know you still love them so much.
R.I.P. Timothy
Ellen Pestell Arcese
January 11, 2013
In the wake of a loss, we are haunted by things we don't and may never understand. We look for comfort in the belief of love's everlasting connection. May that love lift you and hold you close, and give you peace. My heart aches for you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
January 11, 2013
So sorry for your loss
Terri Wimmer
January 11, 2013
I remember Tim from wrestling as a kid, so talented and such a great guy...
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