Timothy Falvey

Waterford — Timothy D. Falvey, 80, of Waterford, died peacefully at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital on Thursday, May 17, 2018, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born March 24, 1938, in New London, to the late Clarence P. Falvey and Julia (Wonsky) Falvey.

He is survived by the love of his life, Alma (Johnson) Falvey, with whom he would have celebrated his 59th wedding anniversary on June 27 of this year. Additionally, he is survived by his cherished family, his son, Timothy P. Falvey of Plainfield; and daughters, Loreen Falvey of Waterford and Karen (Falvey) Szabo and son-in-law, Andrew Szabo, of Tolland; his grandchildren, Nicole Knight, Timothy Falvey Jr., Brittany Falvey, Joseph Szabo and Justin Szabo; and his great-granddaughters, Pamelia Falvey, Kaylee Knight, Riley Knight; and great-grandson, Nathan Milton, all of whom made his life a joy.

Tim graduated from New London High School in 1957. He joined his father in the family business, Falvey Motors Inc. on Ocean Avenue in New London. After his fathers’ passing over the years he and his two brothers grew the business with locations on Huntington Street in New London and Norwich.

As a member of the Air National Guard, Tim served in Germany during the Berlin Crisis. He loved the outdoors and was a member of Snake Meadow Hunting and Fishing Club in Moosup for 48 years where he served as president, treasurer and on the Board of Directors. One of his greatest pleasures was taking the family there for a picnic. He would get the boats ready, make sure everyone had life preservers on and head out on the lake to catch some trout. He also loved hunting and target shooting there with his family and friends. In the fall, Tim especially loved pheasant hunting with his son and their dog. He always looked forward to the yearly family vacation in Rangeley Lakes, Maine, where he fished in the lakes and rivers in the area with his children and grandchildren. He and Alma loved spending four months in Florida escaping the cold weather.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph Church. Interment will be private. Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Ocean Ave., New London.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Condolences may be shared on Tim’s memorial page at www.neilanfuneralhome.com.