Timothy M. Campbell

The heavens gained a one in a million kind of guy on June 18th, 2024 when Tim passed unexpectedly at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by his family.

Tim was born to Gregoria Campbell on September 8, 1960 in Albany, NY. Raised in a large Irish-Catholic family, Tim was the baby of the family, being the last of seven. Tim would tell stories of playing little league in Albany and attending Catholic School for elementary school. He often jokes that the Nuns were not always a fan of his class clown antics.

When he was 18 years old, he moved to Berne to finish out high school at BKW. This is where he met his wife of 43 years, Connie at their notorious first date at the Thompson’s lake hotel. Tim was part of the ever famous 1978-9 basketball team from Berne, and was known as the missing link, having moved from Ballston Spa his senior year.

Tim married Connie in 1981 and welcomed his first daughter, Erin Gregoria to the family in 1982. Tim then welcomed his second daughter, Stephanie Lynn in 1989 and Tim became the Girl Dad of all Girl dads.

Tim was a master machinist and mechanic and could fix anything! He was a dedicated employee at Owen’s Corning. Tim loved the guys at work, he would tell his family stories constantly. He loved training the newbies and sharing his knowledge, like his father in law had been able to do for him.
Tim loved his girls, and they loved him. Although he made them scared to death to even date in high school, he welcomed his two Son-in-laws, the Mike’s , to the family with the most open of arms. Both of the Mike’s thought of Tim as a second father. Tim would be very proud of how they both stepped up to take care of the family during the last few days. He treated them like his sons and there was never a question of how much he loved them. (He also was very clear to them…there were no give backs.)

He became a grandfather with the birth of his Grandson, Henry. He was the light of his life. They were such buddies, busting on each other about the Mets and Yankees, or Henry doing impressions of his dad, and Tim laughing til he cried. They were a dynamic duo. His granddaughter, Brynn Gregoria, came into his life like a fire cracker. He got the biggest kick out of her sass. Tim was their beloved Papa Truck. He traveled all over the capital region watching his grandkids play whatever sport they chose for the season. He was their biggest fan and they were his. They have his sense of humor, his sarcasm and care for everyone.

Tim’s best girl was his Cavapoo, Winnie. She brought him so much joy over the last few years. Winnie will miss her dad so much, he took such great care of her.

Tim was also survived by his three sisters Donna, Sue (Ralph) and Lois (Frank), and his brothers Dave (Sandy) and Michael (Nancy). Mike and Tim were good old Irish twins, and were the best of friends since the day Tim was born. His brother Mike was one of Tim’s favorite people, and everyone knew it. He is also survived by his Sister in laws, Mary, Teresa, Jenn, Cindy and Cathy and brother in laws, Bob, Ray, John and Keith. We say “in-laws” very loosely, because Tim did not care if there was DNA shared. Everyone was treated like family. He had many nieces and nephews who loved their Uncle Tim so much. He was known for his wit and sarcasm, but also his great big love and laugh. His nieces and nephews held such a place in his heart.

He was predeceased by his mother, Gregoria Campbell, his brother Stephen , his grandparents Eddie and Edna Nash and his brother in laws Richard and BooBoo. He was also predeceased by his mother and father in law, Bob and Connie, who loved him like he was their very own. He was one of the joys of their life. When Bob’s health was failing him, Tim quit his job to help take care of him so he could live longer at home rather than a nursing home.

The two of them were such good pals, Tim would even take him on field trips to the casino when Bob behaved! This act of selflessness was just one of the countless times Tim did for others without ever asking for anything in return.

Tim was the life of the party. The dependable rock of the family who would not think twice about helping anyone at any time, and never asking for anything in return. He was the type of guy who made people better by knowing him.

Because of this, his wife and daughters thought that the best way to continue to honor who Tim was was to donate his organs. Tim will be able to help many people through his selfless gift, including his corneas. His family is taking peace in the idea that someone will be able to look at life through his eyes, which is a pretty amazing way to see. They are hoping that some of his sense of humor gets passed on as well.

Viewing and calling hours will be on Monday, June 24, at New Comer Cremations and Funerals between 4 and 7pm. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 25, at 10am, at New Comer Cremations and Funerals. A reception will follow the service at the American Legion in Altamont.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Www.stjude.org