Timothy J. McGinnis

October 15 1948 - April 18 2008

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John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Wednesday April 23rd 2008 5:00-7:00 PM

1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212

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Services:

Service of Memory
Wednesday April 23rd 2008 at 7:00 pm

JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus , Ohio 43212

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Obituary

Timothy J. McGinnis, age 59, passed away on Friday, April 18th 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. A graduate of Newark High School, Class of 1966. Long time resident of Grandview Heights and currently of West Chester, Ohio. He proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He is preceded in death by his parents Jay & Elsie McGinnis. Survived by his loving wife Dana, son Patrick of Salem, West Virginia, daughter Erin McGinnis, of Grandview Heights, step-sons Brian(Melisa)Wendel and Justin(Shannon)Wendel, grandchildren Hailee, Codey, and Kyle Wendel, brother Pat(Valerie) of Dayton, father-in-law and mother-in-law William & Edith McNary, brother-in-law Michael(Nikki)McNary, sister-in-law Marcie(Scott)Cambell, nieces Molly and Meridith McGinnis of Dayton and Meaghan Cambell, nephews Liam Cambell and Connor McNary. Also survived by many dear friends and business associates in Columbus, St. Louis and Cincinnati. Friends may call WEDNESDAY, April 23rd 2008 at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 W. 5th Avenue, from 5:00-7:00 PM followed by a Service of Memory, Kate Shaner, Officiating. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may contribute in memory of Tim to the Vitas Hospice Care, 11500 Northlakes Drive, Suite 400, Cincinnati, Ohio 45249. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com.

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Condolences for Timothy J. McGinnis

From : Denise Price
To : Dana and Family
Date: April 21st 2008

You have my deepest condolences and my thoughts, prayers and heart goes out to you. Tim was a wonderful person and I am proud to say that I had the opportunity to know him, work with him, and consider him a true friend. He will be deeply missed.
From : Sandi Taylor
To : Erin and Patrick McGinnis
Date: April 21st 2008

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
From : Melony Walsh
To : The McGinnis Family
Date: April 21st 2008

My deepest sympathies to all of you.Tim was a wonderful person who will be genuinely missed by many people. I consider it an honor to have known him, he was a mentor and a friend. God bless!
From : Karen Camden
To : Dana
Date: April 21st 2008

I am very sorry for your lossand my thoughts are with you.
From : Cheryl Ranchel
To : Dana
Date: April 21st 2008

Dana,

I was so sorry to hear about Tim. You are both very special to Gary and I. (The way you welcomed us to St Louis made us feel at home.) Our girls will always remember Tim as the "Donald Duck Guy". Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
From : Don & Kelly Gantt
To : Dana
Date: April 21st 2008

Dana,our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will cherish the memories of working with Tim and all the fun times we all shared.
From : Tabitha, Brian, and the kids
To : Dana and Family
Date: April 21st 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Tim and you are two of the most amazing people we have ever met. We will miss him dearly.
From : Cindy Hepsworth Adcock
To : Erin & Patrick McGinnis
Date: April 21st 2008

Dear Erin & Patrick,

I was so saden to hear of your father's death. Tim and I grew up near each other in Newark, Ohio. I always remembered him being such a good swimmer. As I was a college roommate of your mother, I began to see your father again when he began to date your mother. He always had a big smile on his face and I'll remember him that way.
From : Tom Deehan
To : Dana and family
Date: April 21st 2008

Tim said to me a few times "I don't know why people like me". I think the answer can be found in Matthe 25 35-36 "For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me." I was never in prison but he did all of the others for me and I'll bet several others during his life.
I feel lucky to be able to call him friend and I will always love him for it.
From : Debby Seabolt & Family
To : Erin, Patrick, Dana and Family
Date: April 21st 2008

Our hearts are broken to hear of your loss.....he fought courageously and you were nothing but a pure joy to him. May your memories console you and he will always remain in your hearts.
Love,
Debby
From : Lynne Lebold Kress
To : Pat
Date: April 21st 2008

My sincerest sympathies go out to you and your family, and also Tim's family.
I am a family friend from long ago in Newark. I had lost touch w/ the family over the years, but have many great memories of Tim, Pat, Elsie, and Jay when they lived on Gladys Ave.
You will all be in my daily thoughts and prayers.
From : Julie Harmon
To : Patrick and Erin
Date: April 21st 2008

Dear Patrick and Erin,

While it has been years since i saw Tim and both of you - I have the fondest memories of being your neighbor when you both were young on Forsythe Ave. Your dad was a great neighbor, a good friend and he adored you both.

My sincerest sympathy

Julie Harmon

From : Matthew and Linda
To : Dana and family
Date: April 22nd 2008

Dana and family,
We truly loved Tim with all our hearts he was the kindest person we ever met, he would do anything for anybody if he possible could. We will never forget him. Dana we love you with all our hearts and we will keep in touch forever. We love you very much and if you ever need anything we are here for you.

Matt and Linda
From : Glenville State College Athletics
To : Patrick McGinnis
Date: April 22nd 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family at this time of loss. Your father must have been very special. May his memory and God's love bring you peace.
From : Cathy Kirkland
To : Dana
Date: April 22nd 2008

Dana: I am very sorry for your loss I know that you and Tim where best friends. It was my pleasure to work with him, he reminded me of my father often,my father was the greatest man I ever knew, I will always remember Tim and his wonderful smile. Please let me know if you ever need anyting... 513-932-7701 respectfully Cathy Kirkland
From : Sherry Noppenberger
To : Dana and Family
Date: April 22nd 2008

All of you have my deepest sypathies and my thoughts and prayers are with you. I had the honor and priviledge of working with Tim. When Tim smiled he could brighten a room. Tim always had a kind word to say and life story to share. Once in a great while someone special comes along that touches your heart and I believe that Tim had that effect on everyone that he met. I know that he touched mine and I will be forever greatful. Tim will be deeply missed but never forgotten. God Bless!
From : Steve Witt
To : The McGinnis Family
Date: April 22nd 2008

I owe much to Tim and the strong mentorship he provided me early in my career. His focus, direction, and, most of all, humor, gave me a role model for the rest of my life. I will miss him, and send my deepest sympathy to his family.
From : Jeff Myers
To : Dana
Date: April 22nd 2008

Dana, on behalf of all your Portage Lakes friends, we were very sad to hear of Tim's passing. For such a short stay in Akron, Tim made many friends here. But, I guess that won't be a surprise to anyone who knew him. God bless you and your family!
From : Miki Payne Hempleman
To : Pat and family
Date: April 22nd 2008

My sympathy to you, Pat and all the family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
From : Neil and Sue Gilman
To : Dana and Family
Date: April 22nd 2008

Sue and I have you and your family in our hearts and prayers. What a blessing it is to us that our paths crossed a few years ago. You both have been a great inspiration to us. Tim will always be remembered as an amozing man and dear friend, with a heart of gold. May his Soul rest in peace. Please keep in touch and let us know if we can help with anything. God Bless you. Neil and Sue
From : from all your freinda at carmondy's
To : dana
Date: April 22nd 2008

we are thinking........... of of you and all the good times we had stay in touch ..debi o'neill
From : Gary McDonald
To : The McGinnis Family
Date: April 22nd 2008

Dear Family of Tim McGinnis...you will not know me...with the possible exception of Pat. Tim and I grew up together in Newark and graduated together at Newark High School in 1966. Our association really centered around our church, Trinity Episcopal Church where we attended church and church school. We were confirmed together and for several years we served as acolytes with many of our other peers. I have not seen Tim...probably since High School graduation but have often thought of him, particulary as we celebrated our class reunions every five years. It has been a joy and privilege to read all of the wonderful tributes about Tim. Many years have passed since I have seen Tim...but all of these comments speak of the wonderful person he was and certainly is in the wonderful memories you all share. These good thoughts and attributes of Tim all fit with the Tim I knew many years ago. I am so sorry for your loss. God's blessings to all of you.
From : Roy Petty
To : Dana and Family
Date: April 22nd 2008

It is with great sadness that I learned of Tim's passing. During the short time that I knew him I came to appreciate what a great guy and good friend he turned out to be. He will be sorely missed by us all. My condolances to the family.
From : Mary Quiner
To : Erin and Patrick McGinnis
Date: April 22nd 2008

I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's death. Your Mom & I lived together for 3 years in college and so your Dad was a very big part of my life for much of that time. I will always remember your Dad with his wonderful smile and great laugh. I considered him a good friend at that time and am saddened for you loss.
From : Bernard (Mickey) McCartney
To : McGinnis Family
Date: April 23rd 2008

My sincere condolences to the McGinnis Family. I graduated with Tim from Newark High and considered him a friend even though out paths have not crossed for many years. I know that words can not heal the sorrow that is in your hearts right now but rest assured that Tim is with God right now and he is smiling brightly just like the picture on this page. God Bless!
From : Ron and Rita Pastorius
To : Pat,Val and the McGinnis family
Date: April 23rd 2008

Rita and I are so very saddened to hear of Tim's passing. I have alot of great memories of Tim from hanging out at the house on Gladys during our high school days. Pat, he defined what being cool was then and I'm sure that part of his personality never stopped and it never will.
From : Mimi and Dan Falter
To : Dana and family
Date: April 23rd 2008

Our condolences to you and your family.
From : Barb Lee
To : Dana and Family
Date: April 23rd 2008

Your love and devotion to Tim is a testament to the kind of man he was. You are in my thoughs and prayers.
From : Wendy Rall
To : Dana and Family
Date: April 23rd 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Tim was such a wonderful man and I am very sorry for your loss. I could always count on him for a kind word and a hearty laugh all the years we worked together in Columbus.
From : Rick & Holly Hemmer
To : Dana
Date: April 24th 2008

Dear Dana, Rick and I were very saddened to hear of Tim's passing. We knew he was fighting a real battle for sometime. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We all had some great times together. Love Always, The Hemmers