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Timothy McEvoy Obituary

Timothy Joseph McEvoy, 58, of Boyertown, PA, passed away on March 4, 2025, at Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Wendy Louise (Steininger) McEvoy, with whom he shared 33 years of marriage. Born in Pottstown, PA, on August 30, 1966, Tim was the son of the late Joseph McEvoy and Esther (Stump) Giovinazzo. Timothy, aka Mr. Tim, aka Mac, aka Timmy, was a larger-than-life figure with a taste for adventure. He was a pilot, a railroad conductor, a private investigator, a captain of a private armed security contractor, a race car driver, and an entrepreneur. He was an artist, a musician, and a craftsman. He was a son, a brother, and a husband. Most importantly, he was an amazing father. Tim is lovingly remembered by his wife, Wendy McEvoy; his children, Katelyn McEvoy, Preston McEvoy and his wife, Helen; as well as his five siblings and three stepbrothers, who will cherish his memory. He will be remembered for his kind heart, quick humor, and unwavering love for his family. Family and friends are invited to gather on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Houck & Gofus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 955 N. Charlotte St., Pottstown, PA 19464. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by a service at 11:00 a.m. A webcast of Tim's service will be available beginning at 11:00 a.m. Please visit https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTc0MTU0MTk5NTM1MzIwMiZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw== to view the webcast. If you have any questions, please call (610) 323-8220. All are welcome to join the family for a Celebration of Life luncheon to honor and remember Tim at 2245 Old Rte. 100, Barto, PA 19504, in the former Barto Fire House, following the service. In honor of Tim's generosity, memorial donations may be made to the Wheelchair Foundation at https://www.wheelchairfoundation.org/. When making a donation, please include 'Brown Dog' in the memo, just as he always did.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Mar. 9, 2025.

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