Obit: Timothy Huebenthal, 58, Of Southbury

Obituary submitted by family

Timothy John Frederick Huebenthal, 58, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 22, 2019 in the loving comfort of his family at home. A Christmas baby, he was born in Manhattan, N.Y. on December 25, 1960 to Marianne and John Huebenthal. He moved to CT in 1965 and to Newtown in 1972. From birth throughout his life, Tim had an incredible amount of energy, and was often found playing outside, building toy models and staging re-enactments.

He was a voracious reader from a young age and could contribute to a conversation onalmost any topic, whether it be in-depth, quick facts & stats, or comical one-liners.

The inheritance of all things literary and the local theater from his parents led him to embrace
acting in his teens. After graduating from Newtown High School in 1978, he then went on to The
University of Connecticut, where he studied Fine Arts and also carried with him his love of music
as a DJ on the UCONN student radio station. He played many roles at The Town Players Little
Theater of Newtown and later with the The Ridgefield Theater Barn. The theater was his second
home - he not only acted in the plays but he also directed, designed and built the sets, and was
on the Board of Directors for the Town Players. Tim truly shined on stage, whether it be comedy
or drama, and his wide range of accents were beyond convincing. He loved Shakespeare, as
well as modern works and English comedies. He was admired and well-liked by his fellow actors
for being a hard-worker in whatever role he took on, and did it all with a smile and a sense of
humor.

Tim’s affinity for music was also evidenced in the extensive vinyl and cassette collection he
amassed and the numerous concerts he attended. Beyond the arts, he exhibited incredible
physical strength and athletic ability in the sports he played growing up, including soccer,
wrestling, track, and in playing hockey well into his adulthood. As a spectator, he loved UCONN
Men’s Basketball, the New England Patriots and the former Hartford Whalers.
He also used this strength in his work as a well-respected contractor for over 20 years and took
pride in the business he owned, R-Value, LLC. He was a true tradesman and provider for his
family, and could build and bring any vision his wife and family had for their home in the Russian
Village in Southbury, CT in which he cherished.

He was a much-loved & adored son, big brother to three sisters, devoted husband and doting
father (“Papa”) to four daughters, a son and his three grandchildren, and several pets. He was a
good man. As a friend to all, he will be truly missed and his humor, kindness, good nature, and
gentle-yet-stoic spirit will be carried on in all our hearts.

Tim was predeceased by his father in 1972 and his mother in 2017. His life will continue through
his loving wife Lisa, together for 38 years, and married for 33 in Southbury, CT; his four
daughters: Emma Beadnell and her husband Jeff, of South Boston, MA; Molly, Lydia,, Clara and
her partner, Daniel Carr, of CT. He is also survived by a son, Matt Hiebsch and his partner,
Alina Alter, and their two children, Avi and Isla, of Stowe, VT, and Matt’s son Miles; his three
sisters: Vivien and her husband, John Ciavara, and their two children, Timothy and Jenna;
Cassandra; and Sara and her husband, Chris Marquis, and their two sons, Andrew and Ethan.
Beyond immediate family, Tim holds a special place in the hearts of extended family members,
friends, neighbors and folks with whom he worked and acted with.
Relatives and friends may greet the family in celebration of his life at their home in Southbury,
CT on October 19, 2019, from 2 - 5 pm; formal memorial service to begin at 3 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Town Players in Newtown, CT, the Ridgefield
Theater Barn in Ridgefield, CT, or the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.