Obituary: Timothy Joseph Attolino, Sr., 62, Of Milford

Information via Cody-White Funeral Home

MILFORD, CT — Timothy Joseph Attolino, Sr., 62 of Milford, died on April 26 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his dedicated wife of 31 years, Patrice (McCarthy); his son, Timothy J. Attolino, Jr.; his daughter, Katie; four brothers, James, his twin Mark, David (Karin) and Jeffrey; nieces and nephews, Zach (Allison), Alex (Matt), Gabby, David, Matthew, Lindsey (Paolo) and Dylan; grand nieces and nephews; the extended McCarthy family and cherished friends.

A prolific artist, chef, fisherman, Dead Head, golfer, and vegetable gardener, he was always busy pursuing creative endeavors. His art work was often custom-made for friends, family and charitable organizations. Jerry Garcia and other Grateful Dead icons, Scrabble tiles, shells, birds and caricatures were hallmarks of his art. His last drawings, done in the hospital, were amazing caricatures of Luciano Pavarotti and Placido Domingo, gifts for a doctor.

Born in Milford, Tim was the son of the late Joan and James V. Attolino, and grandson of the late Joseph and Anna Vincent, and Jean and James V. Attolino, Sr. Growing up, he played a variety of sports, including football with the Woodmont Packers and basketball with the Gromart Knicks, among others. He graduated from Foran High School where he played football and basketball, then attended Saint Anselm College in Goffstown, NH. He was an owner and chef of the former Ship’s Wheel Restaurant in Milford. He worked for Commercial Furniture for the past 25 years.
Known for the twinkle in his eyes, humor and gift of gab, Tim clearly loved making people smile. He had great times on beaches in Woodmont, Rhode Island, Aruba and Nantucket with Patrice, Timmy, Katie and friends, and practicing cartwheels there. He played the guitar and loved going to concerts with his brothers, friends and family. He had fun fishing on his kayak and riding his moped around Woodmont. He coached Timmy and Katie’s sports teams over the years and he volunteered for and donated art to several organizations, including Special Olympics and Smilow Cancer Hospital. Tim’s generosity spanned across Milford, as he loved sharing his time and artwork with fundraisers and organizations in his hometown. He relished lobster rolls, falafel, and peanut butter and jelly.

The family is appreciative of the care and compassion doctors, nurses and aides at St. Vincent’s gave Tim and for their empathetic and informative interactions with family members. Tim quickly befriended hospital staff members during his stay.

Calling hours will take place Thursday, May 2, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad Street, Milford.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 3 at 10:30 a.m. St. Gabriel Church, 26 Broadway, Milford. Please meet directly at the church. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, 315 Buckingham Ave., Milford.

The family kindly requests no flowers, but suggests that donations in Tim’s memory be made to: St. Vincent’s Medical Center Philanthropy Department, 2800 Main St., Bridgeport, CT 06606 and directed to the Comfort Shawl Ministry/Pastoral Care.