Walter Timothy Gormley

Walter Timothy “ Tim” Gormley, age 87, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 28, 2019. He was born December 14, 1931 in Toledo, Ohio to Walter Frederick and Zita Catherine (Brandon) Gormley. He met the love of his life, Margaret (nee, Grodi), at a Toledo Council of Catholic Youth dance. They married on September 5, 1959. Tim was a graduate of St. Teresa Grade School in 1946 and of Central Catholic High School in 1950. He attended Tri-State College where he was president of his fraternity, Phi Kappa Theta. He was stationed at Moody Air Force Base during his years in service to our country. Tim enjoyed being an insurance agent for State Farm Insurance. He embodied their “good neighbor” way of life, always helping his policy holders above and beyond in their times of trouble. He was known for his cookouts which helped build relationships across several divisions of the company. He was an active member of Gesu Catholic Church, St. Vincent de Paul Society, and the Westgate Neighbors Association. Tim's Catholic faith and devotion to the Virgin Mary were his foundation. He hoped everyone would remember to say three Hail Marys daily and pray the rosary. Above all he loved his family. His faith, Irish determination and his work ethic were shining examples to follow. His home was always a welcome respite for anyone traveling, and banana bread was always ready. You knew he liked you if you ever got a “punch and a hug”. He dearly loved his two grandchildren who became the light of his life. He excelled at being a grandparent and was interested in even the smallest detail of their lives. They felt so loved. His sense of humor and kind heart brightened the lives of all he met. He always had a joke at the ready to spread a little cheer. When in the hospital, a nurse jokingly told him to behave and he responded that he HAD TO since his walker wouldn't fit in the confessional! He joins his wife Margaret, his parents, and his sister Mary Therese Brickley, in the blessed peace of heaven. Left to treasure his memory are two sons Kevin (Regina Sumner) Gormley of Toledo, OH, and Jeff (Christine Santiago) Gormley of Bethlehem, PA; daughter, Ann Marie (Kenneth) Newbury of Orchard Park, NY; two granddaughters, Amanda and Elise Newbury; and siblings Julia (Richard) Newhouse of Washington Court House, OH and Joseph (Janet Greenburg) Gormley of Lambertville, MI. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Kingston Care Center of Sylvania and Ohio Living Hospice for their loving care of Tim. He valued everyone who helped him and prayed for them and their families. Family and friends may visit at Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Road, Toledo on Thursday, January 31, from 2- 8 p.m. where a Rosary will be recited at 4:30 pm. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 1, beginning at 9:15 a.m., in the mortuary, followed by a Funeral Mass at Gesu Catholic Church, 2049 Parkside Blvd., Toledo at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials may take the form of contributions to The Fr. Thomas Brandon Scholarship Fund (Crosier Fathers and Brothers) in Onamia, MN or to St. Vincent De Paul-Gesu Chapter. Please view and sign our “online guest registry” @ www.coylefuneralhome.com

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Walter Timothy Gormley

December 14, 1931 - January 28, 2019