Obituary of Timothy Touhey

Timothy Touhey, 62, Artist, musician, and poet passed suddenly from this life at his home on November 7, 2019.

Timothy was born in Patterson, NJ on August 12, 1957. Timothy grew up in Fairlawn, NJ and had many fond memories of his childhood spent at Memorial Park pool.

 Timothy excelled at Bergen Technical High School where he was the highest ever awarded for Art at the time of his graduation. Timothy attended School of Visual Arts in New York City where he studied fine arts.

Timothy moved to Delaware County, NY in 1982 where he made his home. Timothy worked as a chimney sweep and house painter to make a living until 1996 when he re-dedicated his life to his art. He was a painter, sculptor, poet and musician, and always a free spirit. Timothy showed his art at many solo and group venues and was especially proud of his exhibition and honored to have his work included thereafter in the permanent collection of the United States of America at West Point Military Academy’s Eisenhower Hall Gallery. Timothy promoted the Arts and Culture in Delaware County, NY.  He was founder and director of “The Gallery” in Stamford, NY since 2001.  There he hosted music events, concerts and Open Mic for the past 13 years.

 Timothy was a visionary and a real “Renaissance Man”. Timothy loved sharing and inspiring creativity in others and to those who met him it will be hard to forget him as their life was forever changed. Tim will be missed by many.  

He was pre-deceased by his father, Edward Patrick Touhey, mother, Adelma J. Cleaves Touhey, and sister, Janice Johnston.

Timothy left behind his beloved, Jennifer Stanley, whom he shared in life with for 26 years, and his Siberian Husky, Blue, and Jennifer’s family. Tim is survived by a special brother in-law, David Johnston, a sister Donna Stashuk, brothers: Brian and Daniel Touhey, 4 nephews, and niece.

A Celebration of life for Timothy at “The Gallery” in Stamford, NY, is to follow at a later date.

Expressions of Sympathy Donations may be made to “The Gallery” in c/o Jennifer Stanley, 71 East Main St. Stamford, NY 12167.

Please visit www.macarthurfh.com to share a condolence with his family.