Hi, I am Tim's second cousin. His mother is my cousin. Approximately seventeen years ago Tim and Mary Blakemore (our other cousin) came to Florida for a visit. We took them to a condo in New Smyrna Beach. There was talk of an approaching storm/hurricane but felt it would be nothing serious so we stayed. I kept telling my husband we should leave and he kept saying no it is nothing. I knew if something happened to my cousin's children I would be in BIG trouble. The weather got worse. The wind and howling from the ocean was horrendous all night. The next morning, when I came out of the bedroom, there at the front door were Timmy's two packed suit cases. He was so quite and polite. Seeing the suit cases spoke volumes....Let's get the _ _ _ _ out of here. The poor thing was scared to death. I am sure if it had been an approaching snow storm he would have been fine. Needless to say it all passed and we were able continue on to Ft. Pierce to see his uncle Joe.
When Timmy was diagnosed with the lymphoma I prayed and prayed. I even had a young deacon (who was in Rome finishing up his studies to become a priest) lite a candle. On October 31st when I heard he had passed away I said, "Timmy you have weathered the storm all is still and you no longer have to be afraid."
I think of him every Halloween and the next day on All Souls Day. Love you Marianne and Jerry.
Mary Jo
When we originally asked for stories about Tim, we had no idea what we were going to receive. Then they came in multitude, in all forms imaginable from photographs to poems, from songs to anecdotes. They have been funny, heartwarming and educational. We have found so much joy in this form of celebration that we invite you to continue this sharing here.
Thought I'd share a happy little occurrence I had today that reminded me of Timmy. I have been asking my daughter, who's almost 17 months, for a "squeeze", a good hug, for as long as I've held her. Never really recieved more than her putting her arms around me, which was always satisfying, but today I hit the jackpot. After a long day of multiple costume changes, and trick or treating, I asked Candice for a "squeeze"...and she let me have it! The greatest hug I ever felt, followed by her laying on my shoulder until she was asleep. Two things she has never done before, until today. I enjoyed every second, and of course thought of Timmy. We all speak of those hugs that Timmy gave, and how there was always something more behind them. Well today I got one of those hugs, and although I shared it with my little girl, I feel like there was someone else sharing it with us. Thanks Pal! Miss you every day! Happy Halloween everyone!
During my most recent trip to Hoboken - I was reminded of so many of the things that Tim loved about the area. Watching the hurricane coverage these past few days was distrurbing, but the one thing that caught my attention was that many reporters mentioned the RAINBOW that appeared over NYC. For me that was Tim doing his thing. Loved and missed every day by the entire Rosselli family.
It's amazing how things come around.....Not too long ago Tim was on MV taking pictures enjoying the beauty and peacefulness of the island....now five years later we are here appreciating what he liked so much. So although we are not altogether,I know we are all keeping some happy thoughts today(that's what he would want).WE miss you.
I can't believe it has been 5 years. It still feels like it was yesterday when we were all hanging out, fishing, BBQ on the beach at MV celebrating him passing the boards. So many wonderful memories and TIMages on the walls in our house. I think of Tim each and every day. Today is especially hard. Lots of love to the Morelli family.
Happy Birthday Tim. So many wonderful memories of times we all spent with you. Not a day goes by that I do not think of you. I was at a local fair recently and there was a guy that looked like the kid in Napoleon Dynamite. I could picture your smile and hear your laugh (and remembering how I did not get the humor...) Miss you lots! Thanks for sending us some blue skies today. XOXO.
One of my favorite ways to sit, remember, and feel Tim is to listen to the CD mix he made for our Navajo trip. Listening to it now. Filled with an eclectic mix of music that is so representative of Tim's eclectic personality. Beautiful songs with deep lyrics, some gangsta rap.....and the theme from the Golden Girls. Miss and love you forever, Timmy. Happy birthday xoxo